MANSFIELD — Children swarmed through the Mid Ohio Conference Center on Wednesday. They ate cookies, danced to Kidz Bop soundtracks and plastered stickers on to party hats. And of course, they tried on new coats, hats, gloves and scarves — everything needed to stay warm and toasty this winter. Every year, the Richland County Children’s Auxiliary […]
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REACH seeks volunteers ahead of American Heritage Days
MANSFIELD — Kevin Wappner’s fellow volunteers call him the “baby” of the group. He’s 62. For 14 years, the volunteers behind the Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) have worked to preserve local history. They rolled up their sleeves to help reconstruct the Mansfield Blockhouse in South Park. They followed it up by erecting a […]
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Volunteers launch fundraiser for new kennels at Richland County Dog Shelter
MANSFIELD — Imagine sleeping on a cold cement floor without so much as a blanket. That’s the reality for dogs like Edgar. The caramel-colored pit bull terrier arrived at the Richland County Dog Shelter in December. Volunteers at the Richland County Dog Shelter have launched a fundraiser to replace several run-down kennels, including the one […]
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Open Source: What youth mentoring programs are available in Richland County?
Editor’s Note: This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Did you know you can make a positive impact on a child’s future with just four hours a month? Research has shown that children benefit from the consistent presence of […]