Labor Day, a federal holiday dating back to Sept. 5, 1882, was officially signed into law on July 28, 1884, by President Grover Cleveland. This was a significant achievement for American workers, who were given the first Monday in September off from work. Labor Day is not just a day off. It is a reminder […]
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Pleasant temps set comfortable scene for Richland County Labor Day Parade
MANSFIELD — Blue skies and cooler weather greeted participants and residents on Monday morning for the annual Richland County Labor Day Parade, presented by the Mid-Ohio Area AFL-CIO. The parade stepped off at the five-way light at Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West and moved to Main Street before turning left and ending at the […]
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Brown celebrates All-American Flag Act at Mansfield AMVETS Post 26
MANSFIELD — Senator Sherrod Brown visited his hometown on Wednesday to celebrate the All-American Flag Act with Richland County veteran and labor leaders gathered at the AMVETS Post 26.
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Weirich re-elected to lead Richland County Democratic Party Executive Committee
MANSFIELD — Larry Weirich was re-elected April 11 to his second, four-year term as chair of the Richland County Democratic Party Executive Committee. The unanimous vote came when the party’s Central Committee had its required reorganizational meeting at party headquarters, 16 S. Park St., with 72 people attending. Matt Finfgeld was unanimously elected to his […]
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Local unions host Labor Day celebration
MANSFIELD — Justin and Misty Grove stood in the shadow of the carrousel. The smell of hot dogs wafted from a grill towards the dozens of people waiting in line. The Grove’s 3- and 4-year-old daughters stood between them, wearing matching pink dresses and strappy white sandals. One proudly showed off the bag of candy she […]