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STRS acting director addresses educators in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Acting executive director Lynn Hoover stopped by the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library this week for a town hall with local educators. A 30-year employee of the agency, Hoover was chief financial officer when she was tapped to step in as executive director of the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) in November.
Storms prompt flood advisory in Shelby, regional communities
A flood advisory is in effect until 9:30 p.m. Friday for parts of north central Ohio, including Richland County and Shelby, due to excessive rainfall anticipated by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. "Conditions are favorable for funnel clouds through this evening, primarily west of I-71. In addition to funnel...
Bucyrus natives plan to bring Scooter’s Coffee franchise to Richland and Ashland Counties
BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Bucyrus natives Joel Spitzer and his brother Timothy Plumley are gearing up to introduce drive-thru franchise locations of Scooter’s Coffee to Richland and Ashland counties. The duo, known for their background in real estate and physical therapy, is looking to diversify their interests with this new venture.
Richland County property transfers recorded July 22-26
These real estate transactions were recorded in Richland County between July 22 and July 26: 539 Forest Hill Road (three parcels), Mansfield; Mary E. Bacon to Matthew T. and Cassie A. Garrison; $400,000 109 McKinley Place, Shelby; Benjamin I and Nathaniel A. Hawk to Jill and Mark Brown; $200,000 ...
Ready-for-Hire program enhances skills & community bonding in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The Ready-for-Hire program has wrapped up another successful year, marked by community service, safety education and an exciting final-day celebration. This summer, participants demonstrated their collaborative spirit and commitment to community enhancement through a volunteer project at Gorman Nature Center. The students worked diligently to dig out...
Kris Knapp appointed Ontario mayor by Richland County Republican Central Committee
Ontario safety-service director Kris Knapp will be sworn in as the new mayor of Ontario at the city's next council meeting next week. Wednesday night, Richland County Republican Party Central Committee members Jane Zimmerman, Zoi Romanchuk, Susan Hellinger and Kyle Webb made the official vote and appointment. They earlier interviewed five candidates, one...
Plymouth FFA prepares for Richland County Fair
PLYMOUTH — As the summer slowly starts to come to a near end, the fair is just days away, kicking off on Sunday, August 4. Plymouth FFA members put in countless hours working with their fair projects and keeping up with record keeping. They are hopeful all their hard work will pay off during the week. Before show day, members must complete their online records, a home visit, barn meetings, animal weigh in, animal grooming and training, and many other small tasks.
Hospice of the Western Reserve takes over Hospice of North Central Ohio
CLEVELAND — Hospice of the Western Reserve (HWR), a provider of hospice and palliative care services in Northern Ohio, has completed its acquisition of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) effective Thursday. This strategic alliance aims to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive end-of-life care across a broader region. The news follows a February 2024 announcement that the two community-based, nonprofit agencies had entered a management services agreement, allowing HWR to begin a due diligence process in preparation...
Designers invited to showcase creativity in BrandRichland Contest with $1,000 Prize
MANSFIELD — BrandRichland is thrilled to announce a design contest celebrating the county’s tenacious identity. Talented designers and creatives are invited to showcase their passion for Richland County, Ohio by creating designs that reflect the spirit of BrandRichland. The objective is to create a unique, edgy design that...
Miles and miles ahead: August 1 not your normal Day 1 of official football practice anymore
MANSFIELD — There was still that usual excitement in the air. It was Aug. 1 and the first mandatory football practices were underway all across Richland County. Some schools opted for a traditional two-a-day schedule of practice in the morning before an evening practice to close out the day. Others decided one long session in the evening would do the trick. ...
Richland 200: Team-first athletes rewarded with Nos. 31-40 rankings
MANSFIELD — There is nothing better than an athlete who puts his or her team first. For the athletes ranked Nos. 31-40, they did just that in 2023-24 to the point they were rewarded with All-Ohio honors. Let's meet those athletes as we dip into the top 40 of the Richland 200. 31. Landon...
Honoring heroes: Ground broken for ‘cremation honors wall’ for veterans
MANSFIELD — Doug Theaker looked at the folks gathered Thursday on a bright sunny, summer morning at the Mansfield Cemetery. “With the breaking of this ground, the veterans of Richland County will be guaranteed a resting place for many years to come,” said the president of the Richland County Veterans Service Commission.
Tickets available for Oct. 5 Habitat for Humanity Building Hope Gala
MANSFIELD — Habitat for Humanity of Richland & Crawford Counties has announce tickets are now available to the public to attend the highly anticipated 2024 Building Hope Gala, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield. The Building Hope Gala promises to be...
Richland 200: Kicking off the Top 50 with hyped up Nos. 41-50
MANSFIELD — It is always fun seeing that the hype is real. The athletes coming in at Nos. 41-50 had a ton of hype surrounding them last athletic season and they all lived up to it in a major way. Now, they come in with even more in 2024-25 and they have the talent to do it again. Let's meet our next batch of Richland 200 athletes as we officially enter the Top 50. ...
BrandRichland Design Contest: Unleash Your Creativity and Win $1,000!
BrandRichland is thrilled to announce a design contest celebrating the county’s tenacious identity. Talented designers and creatives are invited to showcase their passion for Richland County, Ohio by creating designs that reflect the spirit of BrandRichland. The objective is to create a unique, edgy design that embodies the BrandRichland...
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