COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nearly all of the 1,060 Ohio Air National Guard federal technicians and 759 Ohio Army National Guard technicians furloughed Oct. 1 as a result of the federal government shutdown were recalled Monday and Tuesday to resume their jobs. Current Defense Department guidance does not allow for a blanket recall of all technicians […]
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Shelby man arrested for possession and endangering children
On Friday, October 4. the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT), Richland County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Bureau, with assistance from Shelby Police Department executed a search warrant on the first block of 2nd Street, Shelby, Ohio. The search warrant was the result of a citizen complaint of drug activity occurring at this […]
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Local high school students to participate in the 2013 Ontario Candidates Night
First hand experience with government and the political debating process is what David Yaney, president of the Ontario Growth Association, believes Ontario high school government teacher Tyler Coley’s class will take home Thursday night. The Ontario High School Government class will participate in the Ontario Candidates Night on October 10 in the Ontario Middle School […]
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MedCentral Pediatric Therapy awarded grant funds by Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc.
The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded a grant to several area non-profit organizations whose services are provided to children. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., established in 1987 by local McDonald’s Owner/Operators, has awarded more than $9 Million to children’s programs across Northeast […]
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Shelby Mayor Marilyn John announces 2014 run for county commissioner
Mayor Marilyn John of Shelby announced her campaign to run in 2014 for county commissioner on Monday afternoon. State Representative Mark Romanchuk, Mayor Darrell Banks of Bellville, and Mayor Tim Theaker of Mansfield were in attendance for John’s announcement. “I want to thank Ed Olson, for his hard work as county commissioner. He has done […]
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CACY 5k raises funds for community action programs
“CACY works to reduce and prevent the use of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, the negative consequences of such use and supports youth by affirming and teaching the positive values of self-esteem, responsibility to community, respect for self and others – as well as leadership.” Their mission statement (above) says it all. Community Action for […]
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Rain fails to put a damper on weekend’s Military Services Walk-a-thon
179th Airlift Wing Family Readiness Two strangers met at the Richland Mall and started talking about doing something for all soldiers. “We met last year while our (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 3494 was at the Richland Mall doing a membership drive,” said Connie Carr. “She came up to me and said, ‘I want to […]
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Richland Carrousel Park celebrates 22 years of family fun and memories
Twenty-two years ago a centerpiece in downtown Mansfield was built. Richland Carrousel Park became the first new, hand-carved carrousel to be built and operated in the United States since the 1930’s. On Saturday, October 5 the park marked its 22nd birthday with an Anniversary Go-Round Celebration. “This area has just thrived since this carrousel was […]
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Senior Services levy up for renewal in November
In September, the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. kicked off a campaign for the Senior Services levy that is up for renewal. The Richland County Senior Services levy, if renewed, will continue to provide services and care for the residents over the age of 60 in North Central Ohio. The levy will […]
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Deadline to register to vote is today
Register to Vote/Update Your Address The deadline to register to vote for the November 5 General Election is Monday, October 7, 2013 (30 days prior to the election). Voter registration forms are available at MyOhioVote.com or from local boards of elections and other designated agencies, such as libraries and BMVs. Should voters have moved since […]