State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that the Ohio House of Representatives today passed House Bill 139, legislation pertaining to hospital admission privileges of certain advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs). According to House Bill 139, certain APRNs and PAs would be allowed to admit patients to hospitals for inpatient care. […]
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Drivers encouraged to be vigilant of deer
Vehicular collisions with deer declined in both Ohio and Richland County last year, but such crashes still caused six deaths in the state and 874 injuries, along with many millions of dollars in damage, according to newly released statistics from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The Ohio deer crash total in 2012 was 20,996, down […]
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Stan Saalman retires, outcome of investigation unknown
On July 11, now retired Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Commissioner Stan Saalman and a health department employee who was president of the health department’s local union chapter, Jennifer Frazier, were involved in an altercation that led to Saalman’s suspension on paid administrative leave. Saalman reportedly addressed Frazier in response to a complaint letter sent to the health […]
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Relay for Life results in success
Results from Richland County’s Relay for Life are in—this year amounting to $68,475.14. The fundraiser for cancer research and treatment saw support from 26 teams, 399 walkers, and 161 registered survivors. Team Ohio Cancer Specialist reached the coveted “Emerald Level,” which is a feat no other Richland County team has accomplished before. They surpassed the $25,000 mark […]
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Just a phone call away, First Call 211 offers wealth of information to community
With internet search engines mere keystrokes away, you might think all the knowledge in the world awaits the commands of your fingertips, but the breadth of those cyberspace files also might leave you confused about where to begin. Established as the Information Line of Richland County in the 1980s, First Call 211 exists not only […]
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Warrant yields large quantity of drugs and currency
Detectives with the METRICH Enforcement Unit conducted a knock and talk at 492 Spayer Ln. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 after receiving several complaints of drug trafficking. While knocking on the door, several of the occupants were observed fleeing to the area of the kitchen prior to opening the door. While speaking with the occupants, detectives smelled […]
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month launches in Richland County
In an effort to draw awareness to disability employment, October is recognized as “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” (NDEAM). This year’s theme is “Because we are EQUAL to the Task.” NDEAM is a national campaign that recognizes and celebrates the number of American workers with different disabilities. And Richland Newhope and Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. (RNI) […]
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Officials gather downtown to kickoff Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert encouraged people who attended the kick off to domestic violence awareness month to be good examples of people in healthy relationships to others and children. “We need to teach children to respect themselves and their spouses,” he said. “I charge each one of you to be a good example.” Wert […]
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How do you get the Richland Source “app” on iPhone?
One of the most frequently asked questions from our audience has been either “Do you guys have an app?” or the alternative, “I couldn’t find your app in the app store.” The answer is yes, but first, we need to clarify. The app is technically not an app. It’s a shortcut to your home page. However, […]
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Catholic Charities hosts 3rd annual Harvest of Hope
Catholic Charities will host its third annual Harvest of Hope Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Café on Main. The keynote speaker will be Harvey Alston. Alston is considered one of the most dynamic speakers in America. He has spoken to millions nationwide who have benefited from his knowledge and wisdom. His […]