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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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 […]
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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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Candidates dominate November’s election ballot
The Richland County Board of Elections’ August newsletter noted that even though 2013 is considered an “off-year” election, there are an above average number of candidates running for office. The Board of Elections notes that there are 18 townships in Richland County, and each township has candidates. In some townships, like Washington Township, there are […]
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Catholic Charities hosts 3rd annual fall bus trip to Chicago
Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo will host its third annual fall bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 9. The trip is an opportunity for a family getaway, couples outing, or holiday shopping. Pick up locations will be in Norwalk, Fremont, and Toledo. There will be no tour guide for the trip, which gives guests […]
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Businesses catering to large vehicles in Richland County
Does your business accommodate and welcome big rigs and semi-trucks? If so, let the Mansfield/Convention & Visitors Bureau (M/RCVB) know right away. The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course received a request for information about places in the area offering parking for these large vehicles. The information will be shared with a new website rolling out in January […]