Given the rising concern over the state’s newly proposed septic system rules, health board officials are hoping to set the record straight. Residential and water sewage program manager with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Rebecca Fugitt, explained that the purpose of the updated rules is to modernize the 1977 rules that are currently in […]
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Randy Hutchinson, Ontario Mayor
I am a candidate for Mayor of Ontario. I was born and raised in Richland County. I married my wife Jamie in 1980 and we have a daughter, Brandy, son-in-law Matthew Grove and two grandsons. We moved to Ontario in 1987 after I was hired by the Ontario Police Department. While employed at the Ontario […]
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Rebecca Hergatt, Crestview Local Board of Education
I am currently serving as a member of the Board of Education for the Crestview Local School District. I work as the secretary/treasurer of Hergatt Machine, Inc. and am an R.N. If privileged to serve another term on the Board, my goals would continue to be 1) to support our staff in providing our […]
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Two sisters to share their experiences in working with Nicaragua’s poor
The Ashland University College of Arts and Sciences’ Symposium Against Indifference: Engaging Latin America and the Caribbean will host Pat and Kathy Floerke from the Center for Development in Central America (CDCA), which is the Nicaraguan project of the non-profit, faith-based organization Jubilee House Community (JHC). Co-sponsored by the Ashland Center for Nonviolence and the […]
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I-71 to be reduced to two lanes
Interstate 71 southbound and northbound, between SR 97 and the Morrow County line will be reduced to two lanes for pavement repairs. This work will occur between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The left lane in each direction will be closed. Motorists should stay alert and use caution while driving through this area. […]
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Larry Weirich, Perry Township Trustee
I retired for the Ohio Department of Transportation as Richland County Administrator and I am currently selling Commercial real estate with Chuck Warner & Associates. My wife Debbie and I have been married for 32 years and we have one son, Jim. With my past road maintenance and administrative experience I believe I can help […]
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Sue Weirich, Lexington Board of Education
I am running for the Lexington School Board. I have 31 years of experience, 22 at Lexington as a teacher and administrator. My goals are to strengthen communication between the district and community, use taxpayer dollars responsibly, and work to provide teachers with resources to meet the unique learning needs of each student.
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Trash business has unique appeal and helps locally
When Steve Cobb and Doug Miller decided to go into the trash business together they wanted to do something different. “When we started, we said, ‘how do we make it different?’” said Cobb, co-owner of Garbage Guys Who Care. “I thought, what if our trucks were pink and we tied in with Dave’s (Kracker) local […]
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MedCentral part of statewide initiative to reduce early births
MedCentral Health System is taking part in a statewide quality improvement initiative to reduce deliveries of infants before 39 weeks without pressing medical issues. Melissa Compton, clinical leader in the Birthing Suite at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, said the Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s goal is to reduce pre-term births and improve the outcomes of pre-term newborns […]
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Mid Ohio Bikers lead tour through fall leaves
In the breaking light of Sunday morning, almost 250 cyclists gathered gathered in a hotel parking lot outside of Bellville. They rummaged through cars for their gear, shuffled to registration to grab a last cup of coffee and visit with friends, eventually setting out in small groups on a long held fall tradition. The 34th […]