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Obesity bill draws local interest from educators
A bill introduced to Ohio legislators Tuesday is drawing support from north central Ohio school representatives and health officials.
MANSFIELD: William Earl Hoffman, of Mansfield, died November 12, 2009 at MedCentral Hospital.
Ontario City Council Tables Lift Station Improvement Project
Councilman Paul Williams said the vote was purely political and not in the best interest of the citizens of Ontario who could face major problems if the lift station is not replaced soon.
Ontario leaves sewer project for next administration
The project to replace the Home Road sewer lift station didn't make it to a vote as planned at Thursday's City Council meeting.
Ontario Council Votes to Table Home Road Lift Station Improvements
By a 4-to-3 vote, Ontario City Council has tabled legislation to allow the administration to seek bids and enter into a contract for improvements to the Home Road Lift station.
Richland Co. sets 3 more H1N1 clinics
MANSFIELD - The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Shelby City Health Department have set three clinic dates for giving free H1N1 flu vaccine to targeted groups.
Johnny Biggs promises to serve big burgers
ONTARIO -- You better come hungry to Johnny Biggs Booze N' Burgers, which opens Monday in the former T.G.I.Friday's on Lexington-Springmill Road.
Viewpoint: The people of God should unmask Halloween tradition
Have you ever worked your fingers to the bone for something and not seen the results you were hoping for? Have you ever prayed for genuine change in the community and feel like there is little to show for your efforts? According to the Bible, God instructed the Israelites to pray for the peace and prosperity of their community where he placed ...
H1N1 shots more plentiful in area
MANSFIELD -- A steady stream of adults with diabetes and other chronic ailments showed up at the Richland County fairgrounds Monday, seeking H1N1 flu shots.
Man accused of leaving bomb on street incompetent for trial
The Mansfield man accused of leaving a bomb at Ohio and Wood Streets has been found incompetent to stand trial.
Council Could Use Bonds To Pay For Road Improvements
Ontario City Council is considering an ordinance to use bonds to pay for improvements to Walker Lake Road which were done to improve traffic flow into Furniture Row and Menards.
Richland Co. sets H1N1 clinics for Monday, Tuesday
MANSFIELD - Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and Shelby City Health Department have set two clinic dates for H1N1 flu vaccine.
Music to a teacher's ears: Ontario students use iPods in physics lab work
ONTARIO -- Lauren Cortelletti, a senior at Ontario High School, was among a group of students using an iPod Touch for the first time in physics class last month to determine acceleration.
Ontario Considering Entering Into a TIF
Members of Ontario City Council are considering the pros and cons of going out for bonds that will pay for improvements to Walker Lake Road that were made to improve the traffic flow into Menards and Furniture Row.
Collins promises fresh approach as Ontario mayor
ONTARIO -- Larry Collins is Ontario's next mayor. During his campaign, the retired pastor and Republican said he hoped to be a leader for Ontario and have a fresh approach.
Ontario tax could save 5 police jobs
ONTARIO -- Ontario residents approved a 0.5-percent city income tax increase Tuesday to bolster safety forces.
Planning Commission Reviews Lot Split
The Mansfield Planning Commission Tuesday reviewed the lot split of parcels abutting Atherton Avenue, West Temple Court and Boughton Avenue in the Chamber District.
County administers 1,400 H1N1 vaccines
Michelle Dreibelbis stood in line not once but twice Saturday, to make sure her family was safeguarded against H1N1 flu.
Library Sees Increase In Use Despite Reductions
The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library is seeing an increase in patrons despite a reduction in hours which began in September.
Area News Briefs: Ontario tax info contains error
H1N1 hotline established Mansfield/Ontario/ Richland County Health Department has established an H1N1 information hotline.