MANSFIELD — What once felt years away suddenly moved within reach for Taking Root Farms. The non-profit organization will receive $400,000 through Ohio’s capital budget to build projects designed to serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Ohio Senate approved the capital budget June 3, and the Ohio House followed on June 10. Representative […]
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Marilyn John announces funding opportunities to benefit Ohioans with developmental disabilities
New grant opportunities are available through the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council.
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$1 million is official: Ohio House, Senate OK capital funds to help build new Mansfield Playhouse
Chriss Harris put into perspective this week what a $1 million state contribution could mean for a new Mansfield Playhouse — victory.
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John applauds $500K funding for Renaissance Theatre renovation
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 […]
