“This is not a small local problem, this is a regional issue,” said Shelby’s mayor Marilyn S. John in Wednesday’s meeting at Bellville’s Police Department. In response to the flooding in Richland County earlier this summer, mayors, county commissioners, community members, and State Representative Mark Romanchuk convened to talk about possible solutions to excessive flooding. […]
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Tremmel Appointed as Interim Health Commissioner
Martin Tremmel has been appointed Interim Health Commissioner for the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department. Mr. Don Bartlett, President of the Board of Health for the Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department made the following statement at the end of a Special Board of Health meeting July 29, 2013: “The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department Board of Health met […]
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State Route 314 reopens
State Route 314, between Beam Road and Snodgrass Road, is now open. The road was previously closed for the replacement of two culverts. Ohgo.com: Your source for real time traffic updates. Access up-to-the minute details on current traffic speeds, cameras, incidents, road construction, and weather-related conditions affecting travel from your desktop, tablet or mobile device.
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Downtown Mansfield gives a hoot
Something to look for in Downtown: Twenty-four businesses in Mansfield including the Renaissance have an owl nesting nearby. “I wanted something Mansfield could call its own,” said Llalan Fowler, bookstore manager and community collaborator at Main Street Books. She gives a hoot about local involvement. Some may remember the “Where’s Waldo” hunt, his discernible red […]
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RCDG pushes ahead, eyes young professionals project
“The grass is always greener. Sometimes you have to go away to appreciate what you had. And we understand that,” said Bridget T. McDaniel, Executive Director of Richland Community Development Group (RCDG). McDaniel was referring to the youth who all too often want to leave Mansfield because they do not feel connected. They don’t feel […]
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Free Friday parking suspended
The Free Parking Program that was instituted during the summer of 2011 has been suspended. What was meant to attract more shoppers to the downtown Mansfield area and increase traffic to local businesses reportedly caused complaints among visitors because they could no longer find parking due to cars parked at the meters all day long. […]
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Food for thought at the Madison school board
Madison’s school lunches have been awarded a rating of excellent. The report from the Director of Food Services, Diane Coleman, served food for thought on the topic of school lunch trends during the Board of Education meeting last week. Food administrator Diane Coleman stated, “This has been my most challenging year, out of 21 years […]
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Hospice celebrates A Midsummer’s Night
MedCentral Hospice celebrated community and caring at A Midsummer’s Night Friday night. It was an evening of elegance, dining, and fundraising. But more than that, it was evening that celebrated the spirit of caring. Ernest “Ernie” Hardwick and Rick Taylor were special honorees who embody the kind of caring to which hospice is dedicated. Hospice […]
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Lexington Scouts keep up with the times
“We live in such a society as instant gratification,” said Jenny Dover, a Boy Scout committee member. “And this is about teaching long-term commitments.” Boy Scout Troop 152 has had a long tradition in Lexington. Over 100 Eagle Scouts have come through the troop. They have managed to keep involvement strong and continue to make […]
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Gift shop raises funds for hospital
Perhaps you have stopped in to look around or to purchase a gift for a new mother in the maternity ward or a unique gift to comfort or bring a smile to loved one. Chances are you did not realize that pink teddy bear or piece of jewelry you bought to brighten someones day goes […]