9+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) MANSFIELD'OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital is proud to announce its 100thplacenta donation through Lifeline of Ohio's Placenta Donation Program. The milestone means more than 2,500 healing grafts have been created to help patients in need. The hospitallaunched its program on September 19, 2023. Each donated placenta, which would typically be discarded, has the potential to create approximately 25 healing grafts. These grafts are used for a wide range of procedures involving eye, oral and spine surgery, and for the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers, pressure ulcers and burns. "We're proud to partner with Lifeline of Ohio to be able to empower our patients to give the gift of healing to others while bringing new life into the world," said Nicki Scott MSN RN, Director of Nursing at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. "Thanks to our participants, we've been able to help heal…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago (269+ words) SHELBY " Lexington sent a chilling message to future foes on Saturday night. The Minutemen can be as dangerous from the perimeter as the paint. Coach Scott Hamilton's squad drilled 10-of-18 triples (56 percent) to subdue Shelby 73-53 in a non-conference boys basketball clash. (Photos by Tom Theodore) Junior point guard Seven Allen was the [] SHELBY " Lexington sent a chilling message to future foes on Saturday night. The Minutemen can be as dangerous from the perimeter as the paint. Coach Scott Hamilton's squad drilled 10-of-18 triples (56 percent) to subdue Shelby 73-53 in a non-conference boys basketball clash. Junior point guard Seven Allen was the chief sniper, draining 4-of-6 treys and pouring in a game-high 26 points. Jakob Legron had three treys and 15 points, and Gavin Husty added two more from distance while scoring 10 points. Junior Joe Caudill contributed 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) MANSFIELD " The Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center launched its first High School Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Mentorship Program Kickoff Event on Jan. 13. District Superintendents, Student Services Directors and Speech-Language Pathology Mentors were in attendance to participate in the inaugural event. The Mid-Ohio SLP Mentorship Development Team, comprised of SLP Mentorship Coordinator Kevin Fourman; SLP Mentorship Consultant Leslie Reid with Highland Local Schools; and Mid-Ohio ESC Regional SLP Consultant Johanna Gilland, developed the SLP Mentorship Program. This program is designed to support the professional growth and career aspirations of district Speech-Language Therapist Mentors and selected SLP High School Student Mentees. Mid-Ohio ESC Superintendent Kevin Kimmel welcomed attendees, describing the initiative as a part of a strategic plan to enhance recruitment and retention in the Speech and Language Pathology field starting at the high school level." The coordinator and SLP consultants outlined the program…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was submitted by Sgt. Tawanya Norwood Media Operations NCO Joint Task Force " National Capital Region. WASHINGTON " U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hunter McKinney, assigned to the United States Air Force Honor Guard and a native of Mansfield, will join the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) in supporting the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, based at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., will play a distinguished role in the 60th Presidential Inauguration, showcasing its precision and dedication to ceremonial excellence. The honor guard will join JTF-NCR, a task force comprised of service members from all branches of the armed forces, including Reserve and National Guard components. The Honor Guard's participation highlights the military's long standing role in supporting presidential inaugurations. McKinney, a 2018 graduate of Mansfield Comprehensive High School, Mansfield, is assigned to the U.S. Air Force…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) DANVILLE " In the early 1900s, there was a Methodist presence of three churches, one in Danville, Jelloway and Brinkhaven. Today, there is only one church from the original three open to the congregation, the church in Danville. However, a previous owner of the Brinkhaven church found a piece of that original legacy in the form of a Bible from the 1800s " and recently donated it to a new home. In 2018, Sheila and Dave Adams were moving to the Village of Brinkhaven area to be closer to their animal barn on Dodd Road, and ended up buying the former Methodist church there to live. When the couple was rummaging through the vacant church, they found a piece of history, a Bible from 1893. "When we purchased the church, the previous owners had it on display in the living room, on a baker's rack," Dave…...

10+ mon, 21+ hour ago (526+ words) LEXINGTON " The Webb Team is so excited to announce the newest addition to the top ranked real estate team. Andy Hale brings with him a wealth of knowledge as an experienced Realtor who also has experience in the construction industry." Following some time with a local construction company doing home remodels, Andy has made the decision to return to real estate full time and continue providing exceptional experiences for home buyers and sellers. A graduate of Plymouth High School, Andy went on to serve in the United States Army. After his time in the Army, Andy received his degree in criminal justice and served as a police officer. In his free time he enjoys spending time outdoors riding dirt bikes or hunting " but he especially loves spending time with his wife and their three children. Andy was inspired to pursue…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (518+ words) Mid-Ohio residents will have travel experiences brought to them. The Mid-Ohio area is a wonderful place to live but many of the larger travel shows and experiences are in the larger cities. "My dream has been to expand our service with events and opportunities for our clients. I have been thinking about this for years and this was finally the right time to put it all together," Leigh Ann Arnholt, Owner of Carson Travel, said. We are excited to be able to bring this type of experience to the Mid-Ohio area. Partnering with The Ohio State Reformatory is the perfect opportunity to bring those in the Mid-Ohio area and from the larger cities into us for this travel show experience." Get ready, travel enthusiasts! A brand-new adventure is coming your way with The Great Escape Travel Show Experience'a must-attend event…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Get 12% OFF any Source Membership when you purchase by the end of June! Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout. MANSFIELD " The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will host its next BOSS session, "The Internship Blueprint: Building Programs That Work," on Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed for business owners, managers, and HR professionals who want to develop or improve internship offerings that strengthen talent pipelines and provide valuable student experiences. Participants will hear candid insight from local leaders who have created successful internship models, learn practical steps for structuring meaningful roles, and explore ways internships can enhance long-term workforce strategies. " Fred Boll " Executive Director, Buckeye Imagination Museum" Jessica Johnson " Professional Recruitment Manager, Spherion Mid-Ohio" Ashley Tucker " Human Resources Manager, Warren Rupp" Evan Stuart " Marketing Coordinator, Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development This BOSS program is presented by Citrin Cooperman. Date: Tuesday, June…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (477+ words) MANSFIELD " The economic development market is highly competitive, especially in today's online world. That's why Ellen Heinz, president and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, is pursuing an opportunity to increase the organization's visibility through a new website " one strictly dedicated to economic development. The chamber's current website " used for a variety of purposes " will remain in use. The president and CEO said multiple quotes were received for the work, the most affordable totaling about $27,500. Heinz asked Richland County commissioners Tuesday for a one-time contribution of $10,000 for the project. The remaining $17,500 will be covered through in-kind contributions from DRM Productions, Inc., which will design the new website, as well as chamber funds. Additionally, Heinz said, the cities of Mansfield and Ontario have committed to contributing additional funds " the amounts of which had not been determined as of Tuesday…...

10+ mon, 21+ hour ago (416+ words) MANSFIELD " Catalyst Life Services, in partnership with Richland County Job'and Family Services (RCJFS), is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Summer Youth'Program.' This initiative, funded by the Richland County Commissioners, is designed to'provide local youth with valuable work experience while earning a competitive wage and'receiving essential job training. The program will run from May 1 to Aug. 31. The Summer Youth Program will offer participants the opportunity to earn $12 per hour, with a'maximum of 20 hours of work per week over a 10-week period. Youth participants will have the'opportunity to work in a wide range of fields, including customer service, maintenance,'recreation, office support, retail, food service, summer camps, fitness/art centers, and more. A few exciting updates for this year include early application availability and an expanded'program designed to serve 175 youth. Stephanie Jakubick, Assistant Director of Vocational'Services at Catalyst Life Services…...