Tag: Richland County Board of Commissioners

Mansfield Baptist Temple holds service honoring law enforcement (Photo Gallery)

MANSFIELD — An impressive showing of law enforcement and first responders attended a local church’s service on Sunday honoring unsung heroes. Reverend Robert Kurtz of Mansfield Baptist Temple had his congregation recognize the dedicated service of first responders, law enforcement, and elected officials in a “Local Heroes Celebration Service.” The

Richland County Commissioners recognizes Clergy Appreciation Month

MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed October 2018 as “Clergy Appreciation Month,” encouraging citizens of Richland County Ohio to show their appreciation and support for the clergy whose efforts help make  the community a better place to live. Established in 1992, Clergy Appreciation Month recognizes pastors,

Richland County recognizes Global Forgiveness Day with pastor brothers

MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioners recently recognized July 7th as “Global Forgiveness Day” with local clergy.   Global Forgiveness Day was birthed in Canada in 1994 by the Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors as people began to identify with the need to forgive and be forgiven. In the proclamation, the Commissioners

Commissioner Board turns down clergy resolution to defund Planned Parenthood (VIDEO)

MANSFIELD — Despite recent revelations on Planned Parenthood selling baby parts on the black market, the Richland County Board of Commissioners declined to hold a hearing to consider supporting a non-binding resolution proposed by leading clergy from forty-three area congregations. Earlier this summer, allegations surfaced regarding Planned Parenthood‘s operation after