MANSFIELD — Most people think the only way to experience local journalism is by reading it. We’re not most people. This Saturday, June 25, we are flipping that norm on its head with our second volume of “Reporting: Reimagined,” an event that asks local artists to use their talents to reinterpret our solutions journalism work. The […]
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Mansfield “Parkrun” creates community around exercise
Editor’s Note There will be no parkrun on Saturday, June 11 due to the Kingwood 5k. MANSFIELD — Physical inactivity and loneliness are both factors shown to negatively impact human health. One group of Richland County residents is tackling both through Parkrun, a global phenomenon of free, locally-organized 5K events. Parkrun is an international charity […]
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Richland County Transit seeks proposals to guide development of 10-year plan
MANSFIELD — Richland County Transit is now looking for an expert to help show them the best road forward for public transit. The RCT board has issued a 36-page request for proposals to help local officials develop a 10-year transit development plan. “The successful offeror will be required to define public transit needs in Richland […]
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Survey data backs up need for more child care in Knox County, but what’s the next step?
MOUNT VERNON — The results of a recent survey reinforce what parents, employers, and economic development professionals have known anecdotally for quite a while: lack of available child care affects the county’s workforce. “It’s not so much pay anymore that are barriers to being in the workforce,” Julia Greenich-Suggs, economic development coordinator with the Area […]
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Genesis Row project provides sober living for those in recovery
MANSFIELD – Douglas Picheco turned off the push mower and crossed the street. He was shirtless, dressed in blue jeans and a baseball cap with “US NAVY VETERAN” sewn on it. Picheco worked to catch his breath under a cloudless, blue sky. I encouraged him to take a seat on the concrete steps while we […]
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Nationwide Children’s to open school-based health center in Shelby
SHELBY — Shelby Middle School may be closing for class, but the building will serve a new purpose in the years to come. The district will open a new Pre-K thru 8th grade facility next fall. Part of the current middle school will be used as office space for the board of education, while another […]
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Malabar Care Connect reduces healthcare barriers for students and families
MANSFIELD — Principal Tom Hager of Malabar Intermediate knows it’s hard for students to learn when their families are facing challenges outside the classroom. Issues with housing and health care access can impact a child’s attendance and performance. Fortunately, there are in-school resources available to help. Community health workers (CHW) from Third Street Family Health […]
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Mansfield homeless pilot project plans to ask, ‘What do you need?’
MANSFIELD — Joe Trolian and Melissa Stone are on the same page when it comes to trying to assist homeless residents, though they work in cities nearly 300 miles apart. Rather than trying to impose solutions on the unhoused population, why not spend time trying to find out what it is these residents need? And […]
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Intel trip affords a quick peek at how company operates in Arizona
Editor’s Note This is the third in a three-part series looking at how Intel, the largest private commercial investment in Ohio’s history, will impact Knox County. Part I was Friday and Part II was Saturday. MOUNT VERNON — The buzz around the announcement that Intel is heading to central Ohio has repercussions into Knox County. Local officials […]
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Knox County schools apply for Intel funding, ponder future impact
Editor’s Note This is the second in a three-part series looking at how Intel, the largest private commercial investment in Ohio’s history, will impact Knox County. Part I was Friday and Part III is Sunday. MOUNT VERNON – Knox County’s colleges, universities and career centers are forming partnerships to apply for funding from Intel to […]