Influenza, and all its unwelcome symptoms, have arrived in Ohio and Richland County is among the hardest hit areas in the state, according to Richland Public Health nurse and epidemiologist Beth Armstrong. “We are seeing a significant increase in influenza activity,” Armstrong says. “Unfortunately, the ones being hit the hardest are the most vulnerable: seniors […]
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Bellville resident, Shelby grad sews, sells homemade baby accessories
BELLVILLE — Home is more than where the heart is, according to Taylor Kochheiser. “I think gifts are more meaningful if they’re handmade,” the Bellville resident said. This sentiment is what prompted the Shelby High School graduate of 2011 to make bandana bibs for a relative’s newborn. Kochheiser, who’s well-versed in the art of sewing […]
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Strong work ethic leads 2 Mansfield students to full-time manufacturing jobs — before graduation
MANSFIELD — Machining skills, a strong work ethic and pleasant personalities have earned two Mansfield Senior High students full-time state-of-the-art manufacturing jobs four months before their graduation. Sam Shank and Travis Mills have been hired by Ohio Valley Manufacturing of Mansfield, a leading supplier of first operation steel blanking, stampings, transfer and value-added parts to […]
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OhioHealth pediatric pirate ship makes therapy fun
MANSFIELD – Sailing the seven seas with a parrot sidekick and a chest full of treasure is all in a day’s work at OhioHealth Pediatric Therapy. It’s all possible thanks to a custom-made pirate ship that aids in physical therapy for children who visit the 2011 W. Fourth Street location. Located in just one of […]
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Tips from a pro: CF grad Hissong offers advice at pitching clinic
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Travis Hissong’s dark wavy hare peeked out from beneath his New York Yankees cap and the stubble that covered his face suggested he hadn’t seen the business end of a razor in at least a couple days. That will all need to change before the 2010 Clear Fork graduate reports to work […]
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Local women participate in Women’s March on Washington
MANSFIELD — It was a day they’ll never forget. Linda Smith of Mansfield, Linda’s daughter Lauren Smith of California, Billie Brandon of Mansfield, Kelly Spencer of Lexington and Jeanne Alexander of Lucas joined thousands of others in the Women’s March on Washington Saturday in D.C. En route back home, the five shared what their experience […]
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Obhof: Ohio breaks record for new business formations in 2016
COLUMBUS — Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) highlighted a report published by Secretary of State Jon Husted’s office last week showing that 2016 was the seventh consecutive record-breaking year for the number of new entities filing to do business in the state of Ohio. Last year, 105,009 new businesses were formed, surpassing the previous year’s […]
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Steve Russell: Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods can help with that New Year’s resolution
I make the same half-hearted attempts every January to improve my lifestyle. “This is it!” I announced to my wife on Jan. 1, slamming the table with my fist. “I’m eating nothing but healthy food for the next 31 days.” “And who are you going to live with while this is going on?” she replied, […]
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Big fourth-quarter run keys Spartans’ win over Shelby
MANSFIELD — Time will tell, but a span of 275 seconds in January could make all the difference for the St. Peter’s basketball team in March. That’s how long it took the Spartans to go on a 14-0 run against Shelby in the fourth quarter on Saturday, blowing open a four-point lead into a 76-65 […]
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Ontario boys, Shelby girls second at NOL meet
ONTARIO, Ohio — He’s a returning All-Ohio diver, but Kristian Kowalski is pretty good in the water, too. Kowalski, who was sixth at state in the diving competition last year, swam a leg of Ontario’s winning 400-yard freestyle relay team as the Warriors took runner-up honors at the Northern Ohio League meet at Ontario Middle […]