Briefs: Red Cross seeks blood donors

Several upcoming bloodmobiles slated for Richland County

The American Red Cross is asking the public to start the new season off with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation. Those who give this fall play an important role in keeping the blood supply high enough to help patients counting on blood products for care — especially ahead of the busy holiday season.

Book a time to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

There are a number of blood drives scheduled in Bellville, Butler, Mansfield and Shelby now through Oct. 14, including one from noon-6 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Richland Mall and another from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct.7 at the Area Agency on Aging, 2131 Park Avenue West.

Romanchuk praises launch of new website

COLUMBUS — State Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) praised the recent launch of Cut Red Tape Ohio, a new website which will provide citizens the opportunity to request a review of a state regulation, which may be restricting their business, family or daily life.

Developed by the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR), the website reflects the ongoing effort of the legislature to reduce components of Ohio’s regulatory environment, which are negatively impacting Ohio's businesses and families.

The website is a result of the Ohio Senate's work in Senate Bill 9 requiring Ohio's state agencies to reduce the overall number of state regulations by 30% over three years.

Each inquiry received through the Cut Red Tape Ohio website will be reviewed; status updates of the review process will be provided by email to the inquirer. Submissions to the website apply to state regulations only.

Portion of Mansfield street closed

East Fifth Street from Ashland Road to Purdy Street in Mansfield is closed for street repairs. It's expected to reopen next Wednesday.

Construction signs are posted and traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to avoid possible delays.

Foreigners Journey featuring Constantine Maroulis comes to the Ren

On Saturday the music, and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands come together at the Renaissance Theater, starring two-time Tony nominated star of Broadway's "Rock of Ages" and American Idol icon Constantine Maroulis. Their repertoire features classic hits by Foreigner and Journey like "Faithfully," "I Want to Know What Love Is," to anthems like "Hot Blooded" and "Don't Stop Believin'."

Tickets start at $15. Visit the Renaissance Theatre website, rentickets.org, or visit or call the box office at 419-522-2726.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Red Cross needs blood, platelet donors