MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker said his administration, which had a department head planning meeting Friday morning, is working to be preventative and proactive with regard to coronavirus. “It will not change the level of service the city provides, but it may change the manner in which we provide it,” the mayor said, adding the […]
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Jerger touts probate court experience in Richland County judicial race
MANSFIELD — Richland County Probate Court judge candidate Joe Jerger criticized his opponent’s lack of probate court experience on Wednesday. “I am the only candidate who has practiced in the probate court. I have over 3,600 appearances in that court. My opponent has zero,” the 55-year-old Jerger said during a speech at the weekly Democratic Party […]
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Four Republicans vying for Ohio Senate 22nd District seat
A veteran state lawmaker, a mayor and two new faces to politics face off Tuesday in the Republican primary to for the 22nd Ohio Senate District. The 22nd Ohio Senate District represents approximately 370,000 residents — encompassing all of Richland, Ashland and Medina counties and a portion of Holmes County. The winner will run against […]
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Here’s why you should care about the probate court race
MANSFIELD — On March 17, two Democratic candidates will compete in the party’s primary election for Richland County probate judge. Perhaps you’re thinking, “Are local elections that big of a deal?” or “What does a probate judge even do?” If you ever get married, adopt a child, change your name, claim an inheritance, write a […]
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Pscholka-Gartner believes her judicial experience is difference in probate court judge’s race
MANSFIELD — Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner said Wednesday her work as a magistrate in Richland County Domestic Relations Court has prepared her to lead the county’s Probate Court. “I have devoted my career to serving the citizens of Richland County and ensuring that everyone has access to fair and equal justice,” Pscholka-Gartner said Wednesday during a local Democratic […]
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Vero offers local GOP members positive ‘by-the-numbers’ look at Richland County finances
MANSFIELD — Tony Vero offered a positive “by-the-numbers” look at Richland County finances on Monday. Speaking during the Richland County Republican Party’s monthly luncheon, Vero used 30 “number” slides to point how the county’s financial picture has improved under he and fellow commissioners Darrell Banks and Marilyn John. Vero, a first-term commissioner, is opposed in […]
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Early/absentee voting for March 17 primary begins Wednesday
MANSFIELD — Absentee/early voting for the March 17 primary begins Wednesday, either by mail or in person at the Richland County Board of Elections, 1495 W. Longview Ave., in the lower level classroom. The closest entrance is in the back of the Longview Center by the “Vote Here” sign and flag. If you enter through […]
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Badnell announces candidacy for Richland County Probate Court judge
MANSFIELD — Local attorney Kelly Badnell has officially announced her candidacy for Richland County Probate Court judge. Badnell, a Republican, is unopposed in the March 17 primary and will face either Democrat Joseph Jerger or Kisten Pscholka-Gartner in the November general election. Badnell has practiced law for more than 25 years in Richland County and […]
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Pscholka-Gartner announces candidacy for Richland County Probate Court judge
MANSFIELD — Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner has announced she is a candidate in the March 17 Democratic primary for Richland County Probate Court Judge. Current Probate Court Judge Philip Alan B. Mayer is retiring at the end of this term because Ohio law prevents a common pleas judge from beginning a new term […]
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Richland County completes election security improvements
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections announced Wednesday the successful completion of security upgrades required by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. Last June, LaRose issued Directive 2019-08, a comprehensive, multi-faceted security strategy for local boards that provides the redundancy required of a strong election system infrastructure. Counties had until Jan. 31, 2020, […]