COLUMBUS – The Ohio Controlling Board recently approved the release of $500,000 for the Mansfield Renaissance Theatre “Road to 100” renovation project, a move applauded by State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County). The funding will support the replacement of seating in the historic 1,402-seat theatre, which hosts nearly 40 productions each year, including Broadway-style musicals, concerts, educational […]
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Service Above Self: Andy Chalk receives Rotary Club international award
Rotary Club of Mansfield member Andy Chalk on Tuesday was presented with the “Service Above Self” award for his many volunteer efforts.
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Rep. John highlights school bus safety grant funding for Richland County school districts
COLUMBUS – State Representative Marilyn John (R-Richland County) is pleased to announce that numerous local school districts in Richland County were recently awarded funding from the Ohio School Bus Safety Grant Program — totaling more than $126,420. As part of the state operating budget, the Legislature provided $10 million toward helping school districts offset the […]
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Marilyn John-sponsored bill on respiratory therapy passed by House
A bill creating an advanced licensure pathway for respiratory therapists passed through the Ohio House of Representatives.
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Shelby mourns the loss of its first elected female mayor
Doris Payne-Biglin made history in 1996 by becoming the first woman elected mayor of the City of Shelby. She also served as a councilwoman.
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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Marilyn John aims to unify Republicans in new House leadership role
SHELBY — Rep. Marilyn John (Shelby) hopes she can use her new role to lead to a more effective statehouse. John, who was re-elected to a third term in the Ohio House of Representatives last month, is poised to become the next house majority floor leader. But what does that mean? House Republicans informally selected […]
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Marilyn John chosen Ohio House Majority Floor Leader
COLUMBUS—State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County) was recently chosen by the Ohio House majority caucus to serve as the Majority Floor Leader for the 136th General Assembly. “It is a true honor to be chosen by my colleagues to serve in this position,” John said. “I would also like to congratulate my other colleagues that were […]
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Ribbon-cutting marks transformation of former jail space into Clerk of Courts office
MANSFIELD — The presence of Linda Frary and Gary Bishop were both in the room Thursday afternoon at the Richland County Administration Building. As a ribbon was cut to mark the opening of a new Clerk of Courts office and meeting space for the prosecutor’s county grand jury sessions, the former elected officials were on […]
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Ontario’s Romanchuk easily wins re-election to the Ohio Senate’s 22nd District
MANSFIELD — Republican Mark Romanchuk will likely retire from politics undefeated. The Ontario resident and Republican easily rolled to a second and final four-year term in the Ohio Senate’s 22nd District on Tuesday, brushing off a challenge from Democratic challenger Kathy Salem. Term limits prevent the 62-year-old Romanchuk from seeking a third term in the […]