According to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections, 10,637 voters approved of the measure.
Hayden Gray
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Voters approve Richland Public Health levy renewal
According to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections, 9,933 voters were in favor of the measure.
Posted inElections
Countywide consistency: Shelby voters approve 90-day candidate filing deadline
According to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections, 578 voters (69.06 percent) were in favor of the issue.
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office proposes $22.3 million budget for 2026
RCSO is requesting about $8.8 million for its law enforcement budget, $12 million for the county jail and about $2.1 million for 9-1-1.
Posted inLife and Culture
Shelby Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts ask community for food donations
Food donations being sought include anything that can sit on a shelf — items like canned goods, noodles, boxed meals, cake mixes and more.
Posted inFootball
Orrville thwarts Clear Fork’s valiant comeback bid in playoff thriller
Trailing Orrville 35-14 in the fourth quarter, the Colts attempted to overcome a 21-point deficit. They nearly did it.
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‘Humbled and honored:’ Sauder sworn in as new Shelby fire chief
Capt. Samuel Sauder was sworn in as the new chief of the Shelby Fire Department during a ceremony on Friday morning.
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Plymouth seeks $500K grant for West Broadway Street bridge replacement
Ashland Railway closed the bridge in July 2022 due to safety concerns. It’s been a thorn in the village’s side ever since.
Posted inSolutions
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to make child care free for child care workers
In 2024, 58 percent of Ohio child care programs reported severe staffing shortages, according to Groundwork Ohio.
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Richland County Coroner’s Office forming ‘survivor loss team’
For most of the suicides the coroner’s office responds to, Ball said families are often reluctant to reach out for help.