The Richland County Farm Bureau invites everyone to attend the annual Richland County Farm Bureau Farmers Share Breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 22. Breakfast will be served in the new Shelby High School Cafeteria from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The Richland County Farm Bureau is requesting a donation of 50 cents or more for the breakfast, which […]
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Health and safety tips issued for potential flooding
There is a possibility of flooding this weekend as snow melt combines with rain for much of the Richland County area. The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers these tips to help Ohioans protect themselves and their children from potential hazards during and after a flood. · Drowning is […]
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Mansfield City Council honors retired officer Michael Higgens
Mansfield City Council honored retired police Lieutenant Michael Higgens with a proclamation and standing ovation at their meeting Tuesday night. Also on the agenda were upcoming events, proposed changes to legislation pertaining to Pawn and Resale shops, and the Safe Routes to School program. Higgens retired two weeks ago and was honored at Tuesday’s council […]
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Shelby City Council hears concern for negative balances
Councilwoman Pat Carlisle addressed issues regarding the finance and personnel committee at Shelby City Council meeting earlier this week. Three funds reflected negative balances. Carlisle explained to council members that the Finance Director expects to have the 2014 budget books completed by the end of February. She said that there were three accounts with balances […]
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Richland Academy to host 14th annual Cabaret Show and Auction
Richland Academy is hosting its 14th annual Cabaret Show and Auction fundraiser on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature food from China Club, a cash bar with special hand-painted keepsake wine glasses, a drawing for a Happy Grape gift card, senior art exhibit/sale, live entertainment and a live auction. The proceeds from […]
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Ballot language approved for 2014 May Primary statewide issue
Secretary of State Jon Husted and members of the Ohio Ballot Board approved ballot language for the statewide bond issue appearing on the 2014 May Primary ballot. The language, as well as the approved explanation and arguments for and against the issue, are available here. The constitutional amendment will be put before voters as a […]
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Bellville Council approves plans to form watershed subdistrict
Bellville, Lexington and Butler are no strangers to flooding. The villages, as well as other areas, are considering banding together to find a relief from flood waters. The Bellville Village Council passed a resolution Tuesday evening to petition to form a Clear Fork subdistrict of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). The rule requiring three […]
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Honoring Richland County’s agricultural roots
The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to recognize three local farms registered as Ohio Century Farms: Donald and Lauren Shaffer (1848); Fernyak Family (1856); and Robert Sponseller (1899). Richland County maintains an agricultural heritage that has provided many historic, social and economic benefits to today’s citizens. The early farm families laid the […]
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Red Cross prepares agencies for responding to casualties
Emergency management and health professionals gathered at The Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus on Wednesday for a workshop regarding transportation and mass casualty incidents. The workshop was hosted by the Richland County American Red Cross. Almost 20 people attended the workshop, which focused on the operations of a Family Assistance Center. Information regarding the Red […]
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Pioneer Preschool and Childcare receives licensing visit
On Jan. 14, Pioneer Preschool and Childcare had its annual Ohio Department of Education licensing visit. The center was awarded a full compliance certificate along with an outstanding review. Stephanie Roberts, Director of Pioneer Preschool, thanked the Pioneer Career and Technology Center Administration for the continued support it gives to the center. She also praised […]