Wear Blue Day Date: 04/09/2025 Time: 08:00 am-05:00 pm Location: 731 Scholl Road Organizer: Richland County Children Services Cost: Free Contact and more info: brigitte.coles@jfs.ohio.gov http://www.richlandcountychildrenservices.org About the event: Wear Blue Day is an annual statewide event to spread awareness on the important issues of child abuse, neglect and dependency. On this day local businesses, […]
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8,100 items collected for 3rd annual Valentine’s Card Drive for Foster Youths
MANSFIELD — Youths in the care of Richland County Children Services (RCCS) will have a special Valentine’s Day this year. The 3rd annual Valentine’s Card Drive received more than 8,100 items including cards, candy, and toys from the community. In a county-wide appeal, RCCS, the Mansfield United Lions Club, and the City of Mansfield Parks […]
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Richland County Children Services introduces new executive director
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Children Services Board has announced the appointment of Tara Lautzenhiser as the new Executive Director. Lautzenhiser succeeds Nikki Harless, who retired on Jan. 31 after more than 32 years of dedicated public service. Lautzenhiser will assume her new role on Feb. 3. Lautzenhiser brings to her new role more than a […]
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Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party set for Dec. 17
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in collaboration with Roseland Area Neighborhood Watch President Robert Beatty, the City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, and Maddox Memorial Church of God in Christ, are coming together for the holiday celebration the “Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party “ for children and families. Maddox Memorial Church Pastor Aaron […]
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Many Shades of Pink breast cancer awareness event set for Oct. 12
MANSFIELD — The public is encouraged to join Many Shades of Pink, We ACT, the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Richland County Children Services (RCCS) and Titus 6 in celebrating breast cancer survivors and promoting early detection as part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Shades of Pink (MSOP) Breast Cancer Awareness organization, was established […]
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Richland County Children Services opens search for new executive director
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services has opened a search for a new leader. Long-time agency employee Nikki Harless, who was selected as the agency’s executive director in 2020, has announced she is retiring, effective Jan. 31. The Ontario resident, who began working at RCCS as an intern in 1992 while attending The Ohio State […]
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Richland County Mental Health Board celebrates Recovery Month in September
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner said she has seen progress in her first nine months as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. Branham-Fonner, who received a proclamation Tuesday from the Richland County Board of Commissioners marking September as Recovery Month, said a reorganization effort implemented earlier this year has […]
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Community collaboration fuels Mansfield City Parks annual ‘Summer Camp’ effort
MANSFIELD — Angel Singleton remembers a conversation she had years ago with Deanna West-Torrence, founder and CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. “Deanna told me about the food desert in this area and that kids and families needed help, especially during the summer when school is out,” said Singleton, the recreation coordinator for […]
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Prospect Park in Mansfield site for ‘Official Shake Up’ event
MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield and Richland County officials joined in Friday afternoon at Prospect Park for “An Official Shake Up” lemonade event. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted the free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders in the community. It included fresh lemonade and pizza for […]
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4th annual Kay Day community celebration set for July 20
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield-area community is invited to the 4th Annual Kay Day Community Celebration on Saturday, July 20, from noon to 4 p.m. at the NECIC Urban Farm, located at 311 S. Bowman Street in Mansfield. This free event honors the legacy of North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) community organizer and anti-violence advocate, […]