Month: November 2019

Banquet unveils new chapter for Richland Pregnancy Services (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Community family centers are not only saving the lives of babies across the nation, they are now changing the culture. Richland Pregnancy Services (RPS) recently announced it is developing key strategic partnerships to execute this very plan. Amanda Clark, Executive Director of Richland Pregnancy Services recently reported during

Guest Column: Why the Pilgrims abandoned common ownership for private property

The first few years of Plymouth colony were fraught with hardship and hunger. Economics had a lot to do with it. Next year at this time, Americans will mark the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower in 1620 and the subsequent founding of the Plymouth colony by English

Faith leaders stand behind Trump policy change recognizing Judea & Samaria (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO- In a stinging rebuke of both Barack Obama and the European Union, last week Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, declaring Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria as “not illegal.” Several Ohio leaders are ecstatic over the Trump Administration’s shift

Ministers join forces with City to distribute turkeys to families

MANSFIELD — While the area has experienced a cornacopia of blessings this past year, blessings are not only meant to be received, but also given say area pastors. Thursday morning clergy from five local churches partnered with City Police and Fire Departments to distribute two hundred turkeys to area households

Shelby revival fire comes to fire station for Thanksgiving (SLIDESHOW)

SHELBY– The City of Shelby is not taking anything for granted. One year ago the city opened a new state-of-the-art fire station with a baptism by fire. That day the station was dedicated after a local entrepreneur foot the bill for the entire facility. Sunday night the community gathered at

Guest Column: Chick-fil-A orders values to go (AUDIO)

If the last twenty-four hours have proven anything about Chick-fil-A, it’s this: It was never about the chicken. For millions of Americans, there was a much deeper significance behind every decision to pull in the parking lot and walk through those doors. It wasn’t about the menu. It wasn’t even

Guest Column: Athletic fields are not ‘End Zone’ of religious liberty (VIDEO)

It should come as no surprise to find religion mixed with sports in America. From Tim Tebow’s famous Bible verse eye paint, to teams huddled in prayer at the 50-yard line after games, American athletes and other members of the sports community routinely live out their faith—before, during, and after

Ohio school religious liberties one step closer despite destractors stretching truth (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS – When secular progressives are not in control, the distortion of facts is one of the oldest tricks in their book. Now they are hitting the books once again, this time involving religious freedom of students in public schools. Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives passed the Student

County Treasurer reneges on promise to clergy involving Israeli bonds (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — State lawmakers have outlawed the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction Movement, (BDS) in Ohio, but according to one faith-based Israeli advocate, the Richland County Treasurer’s office needs to get with the program. Last year, media outlets from Latin America to the Holy Land reported on the pro-Israeli advocacy of

Tea Party leader coming to Galion to discuss 2020 election (VIDEO)

GALION — From Citizen to Patriot (FCTP) is sponsoring “Keeping America Forever Free,” a public forum featuring Tom Zawistowski, a conservative activist and leader in national and state politics.  Zawistowski is involved with the “We the People Convention,” the “Ohio Liberty Coalition” and the “ Portage County Tea Party.” Accroding to Greg Jevnikar, one of

Ontario welcomes Israeli general to North Central Ohio (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — Recently retired Major General and former Knesset Member Eyal Ben-Reuven received applause and a warm reception from North Central Ohio. Last week Sar Shalom Center hosted the highly-decorated officer of the Israeli Defense Forces with open arms for a “Stand for Israel” event. “I am deeply humbled to

Handwriting is on the wall for nation if borders not secured say clergy (VIDEO)

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Some in the faith community are sitting on the fence over whether building a wall on the southern border is morally right . One denomination has actually revolted against the rule of law by declaring themselves a “sanctuary denomination” for illegal immigrants. Following a recent immigration

Israeli war hero coming to speak in Ontario Nov. 9th (VIDEO)

ONTARIO — A highly-decorated Israeli war hero from the 1973 Yom Kippur War will be coming next week to North Central Ohio to share his experiences on persevering leadership. Retired Major General Eyal Ben-Reuven will be the featured speaker at a “Stand for Israel” event set for this coming Saturday