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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North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence announces 2026 induction ceremony
MANSFIELD – The North Central Ohio Hall of Excellence dinner and induction ceremony will take place on April 16 at the James W. Kehoe Center in Shelby, Ohio. The event benefits the North Central State College Foundation and celebrates individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have made a lasting impact across the region. The evening will […]
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Romanchuk: Value found in a private education
EDITOR’S NOTE: State Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) represents the 22nd district covering Richland and Medina counties. The Founders understood that the path to a thriving republic relies on an educated America. Without education, this “Republic if you can keep it,” would have crumbled in its infancy. This new nation did not initially look to the […]
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Romanchuk’s ‘Law Enforcement Purple Heart’ license plate approved by Senate
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate has approved Senate Bill 229, sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), which creates the Law Enforcement Purple Heart license plate. The bill now goes to the Ohio House for consideration. “It is my honor to recognize those who courageously protect and serve our communities,” Romanchuk said. “This bill acknowledges the sacrifice and […]
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‘Every senior can afford to live’ at new $38 million Silver Birch facility, says CEO
MANSFIELD — A new $38 million assisted living development along Cline Avenue will be affordable for all senior citizens, according to David Cocagne, CEO of Vermilion Development. “Every senior can afford to live (at Silver Birch of Mansfield) because every senior is eligible for Social Security,” he said after a ceremonial groundbreaking for the three-story […]
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News Man Weekly: Sen. Mark Romanchuk talks state budget and more
MANSFIELD — The 43rd episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this episode host and Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by State Sen. Mark Romanchuk for a timely and wide-ranging conversation about issues impacting residents across the area. Romanchuk, a Republican from Ontario, answers questions on Ohio’s state […]
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Mid-Ohio ESC recognized by Ohio Senate for Outstanding Achievement
MANSFIELD – Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recently received recognition from Senator Matt Huffman, President of the Ohio Senate; Senator Bill Reineke, 26th Senatorial District; and Senator Mark Romanchuk, 22nd Senatorial District on behalf of the members of the Senate of the 135th General Assembly of Ohio for receiving a Speech-Language Pathology and School Psychology Consultant […]
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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 […]
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Romanchuk, Salem face off for Ohio Senate seat
COLUMBUS — Electors in Richland, Ashland and Medina counties will have the chance to vote in Ohio’s 22nd Senate District race this November. Incumbent Mark Romanchuk of Ontario is running to retain his seat, challenged by a political newcomer, Kathy Salem of Medina. We asked both candidates about their experience, motivation for running and priorities if […]
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B&O trail connections set for Mansfield City Council; cannabis dispensary zoning delayed
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council will be asked Tuesday to take two steps forward on an eventual path that will one day connect the B&O Trail to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi will ask local lawmakers to consider seeking bids for a $1.9 million connector trail between the B&O and Trimble Road — and […]