RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — Richland County voters will consider two health levy renewals next month. However, supporters of each measure quickly note a common theme: no new or increased taxes. The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Tax Levy is seeking a 10-year, 1-mill renewal on the Nov. 3 ballot. “This covers about 40 […]
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Board of Elections seeks poll workers
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Board of Elections needs poll workers for the Nov. 3 general election, as well as the March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary and the Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential General Election. There is a class to train new workers on Friday, Oct. 16 at the Longview Center, 1495 W. Longview Ave. […]
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Lone write-in candidate will be new Butler mayor
BUTLER, Ohio — Butler will have a new mayor this November. Residents knew that when Kevin Carr declined to seek re-election after four years in the position. But for a time it was unclear who would succeed him. No one filled out an application to run for the position until Ken Kinley finally registered as […]
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Four write-in candidates on Clear Fork BOE ballot
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Voters in the Clear Fork school district will choose from four candidates competing for two open board of education seats. However, none of the four candidates will be on the ballot form because they are write-in candidates. Officials say voters should know the procedures when casting a vote for these write-in candidates. […]
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Board of elections to implement upgraded polling technology for November
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Board of Elections recently was approved to receive state funding to help recoup the cost of purchasing electronic pollbooks, according to Richland County elections director Paulette Hankins. A Sept. 14 news release from Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that the General Assembly appropriated $12.7 million to aid county […]
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Poll workers needed county wide
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland County Board of Elections needs poll workers to work the polls in the Nov. 3, 2015 General Election, as well as the March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary and the Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential General Election. The first of a series of classes to train new workers is scheduled for Wednesday […]
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New features available for voters on Board of Elections website
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Board of Elections is pleased to announce a new feature available to voters and the public. Our website at www.richlandcountyoh.us/boe now includes a link entitled “Voter View”. By clicking on this link (the red, white, & blue icon at the bottom of our home page), you can access your […]
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Mayoral Debate format conversational, interactive
MANSFIELD, Ohio – We’re deep into election season. The yard signs are out, and the door knocking that characterizes any local campaign has begun. Things are no different at Richland Source, which is why you are seeing this article within our seasonal Elections section. You’ll come here for all the news related to candidates, polling […]
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Online ticketing announced for mayoral debate Oct. 20
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Event organizers recently announced convenient online ticketing for Mansfield’s mayoral debate to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Renaissance Theatre at 5:30 p.m. The debate between incumbent Mayor Tim Theaker and Democratic challenger Dr. Ron Abrams is free and open to the public. It will be followed by a reception where […]
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NECIC hosts ‘Meet the Candidates Night’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative hosted a “Meet the Candidates Night” on Wednesday evening. Candidates were given the chance to introduce themselves and address upcoming issues. On Nov. 3, voters will elect a city council president, a law director, a second ward council member, a sixth ward council member and two […]