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Revitalizing Ohio neighborhoods and communities
The financial crisis devastated homeowners and investors in Ohio and across the country. In the years since, we’ve made great progress but we know that the economy cannot fully recover until the housing market does. Cleveland’s Thriving Communities Institute estimates that there are 50,000 abandoned properties in Ohio that have fallen into disrepair. Vacant properties […]
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Resident finds Robinson a man of his word
Experience has taught us that people running for public office are apt to say whatever they think will gain the support of the voters. But once in a while a candidate comes along who actually means what they say. This is a story about such a person. Last Halloween night I attended a meeting at […]
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Working toward a policy agenda that puts people first
I’ve spent the past few weeks listening to thousands of Richland County constituents. One of the biggest concerns folks have shared with me is the state of our regional economy. People out there are hurting economically; and because of this, we must make quality of life for Richland County residents, our most pressing concern and […]
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Habitat For Humanity to host Hard Hat Gala in Bellville
Richland County Habitat For Humanity annually pauses in their daily mission to eliminate substandard, poverty housing in Richland County to raise funds that will help carry them for the next year. This year, the fundraising event, known as the Hard Hat Gala, takes place on Saturday, Oct. 25 with a Monte Carlo night. Patrons to […]
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Pioneer’s proven results are best measured by our alumni
Schools all across Ohio are measured by results and Pioneer Career and Technology Center has a strong record of proven results. Pioneer provides students with training and job skills that are in demand by employers. That, in turn, helps keep the local economy strong and we all benefit. To prove our point, we can show […]
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Richland County makes gains in workforce development
Ohio continues to move forward on a path to greater economic success, decreased unemployment and better fiscal responsibility. I have made it my mission to ensure that the 2nd House District, which is comprised of Richland County, receives the resources, support and funding necessary to teach our students, bring about job opportunities and grow economically. […]
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Sen. Obhof honored by Public Children Service Association of Ohio
COLUMBUS – State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) was presented Thursday with the Public Children Services Association of Ohio’s (PCSAO) annual “Legislator of the Year” award at the organization’s annual conference in Columbus, Ohio. “It is an honor to be named PCSAO’s Legislator of the Year,” said Obhof. “These agencies do important work in my district and throughout Ohio, […]
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Burger King merges with Tim Hortons, makes fast tracks north for tax benefits
Last week, Burger King Worldwide announced a merger with Canadian restaurant Tim Hortons, creating one of the largest fast-food operations in the world. While Burger King will continue to be based out of Miami, it will make Canada its home for tax purposes. In this increasingly common practice called “inversion,” corporations shift their headquarters overseas […]
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$10,000 reported missing from Madison’s Eastview Elementary parents club
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office took a report at Madison Eastview Elementary School at 1262 Eastview Dr., Mansfield on Monday, Aug. 25 at 1:40 p.m. regarding the suspected theft of $10,000 from the school’s Parents Club. The report was filed by a school employee. The club’s treasurer was cited as a suspect and suspected of […]