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How will COVID-19 affect Tuesday’s primary election? LaRose addresses concerns in Mount Vernon visit
MOUNT VERNON – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose held a press conference in front of the Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon on Thursday. He and local officials answered questions about how COVID-19 might impact Tuesday’s primary election.
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Richland County commissioners establish COVID-19 protocols
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Marilyn John said Thursday morning that establishing a local COVID-19 protocol should not been seen as alarming to residents or county employees. “Planning does not equate to panic,” John said as she and fellow commissioners Tony Vero and Darrell Banks went over steps the county is taking, and will take, […]
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Home emergency assistance still available
Do you need help paying for winter beating bills? The Home Energy Assistance Program through the Area Agency on Aging may be able to assist. Applications are available from the agency by calling the agency at 419-524-4144 or 800-860-5799 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone 18 and older may apply for this […]
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Area Agency on Aging pursues senior housing project
MANSFIELD — Teresa Cook is well aware of the need for affordable senior housing. She also sees potential to address the issue, starting right here in Mansfield. Cook, who works for the Area Agency on Aging, presented a plan to the Richland county land bank board on Wednesday. The proposal called for a 12-unit housing […]
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Richland County Sheriff: Shelby man arrested after discovery of 215 devices ready for detonation
SHELBY — A 44-year-old Shelby man was arrested Wednesday and charged with Unlawful Possession of Dangerous Ordnance, a second-degree felony, according to a press release from Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon. Benjamin Brubach was transported to the Richland County Jail after the FBI, along with ATF officials, notified the Sheriff’s Office of materials being purchased to make […]
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Jerger touts probate court experience in Richland County judicial race
MANSFIELD — Richland County Probate Court judge candidate Joe Jerger criticized his opponent’s lack of probate court experience on Wednesday. “I am the only candidate who has practiced in the probate court. I have over 3,600 appearances in that court. My opponent has zero,” the 55-year-old Jerger said during a speech at the weekly Democratic Party […]
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Community stakeholders learn about actions they can take to keep COVID-19 at bay
MANSFIELD — The state of Ohio has a fourth case of COVID-19 from Stark County, according to Governor Mike DeWine, showing a predictable new phase of infection for the virus: community spread. According to Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, the 53-year-old Stark County man is receiving proper medical care at […]
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2 local women receive Vietnam Veteran’s Surviving Spouse certificates from DAR
MANSFIELD — Jared Mansfield Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution held their March meeting at the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS) in Bellville on Friday, March 6. Regent Joyce Vanatter led the Opening Ritual. Pat Jennings, Chaplain gave the opening prayer. Marianne Bove led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of […]
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Four Republicans vying for Ohio Senate 22nd District seat
A veteran state lawmaker, a mayor and two new faces to politics face off Tuesday in the Republican primary to for the 22nd Ohio Senate District. The 22nd Ohio Senate District represents approximately 370,000 residents — encompassing all of Richland, Ashland and Medina counties and a portion of Holmes County. The winner will run against […]