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I-71 reopened in Richland County after four people hurt in 2-vehicle crash

by From Ohio State Highway Patrol, Special to Richland Source

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP – Four people were hurt and all lanes on a section of Interstate 71 in Jefferson Township were briefly closed on Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Harold Merz was extricated and transported by MedFlight to the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. […]

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Section of McNaul Road closed in Weller Township

by Richland County Engineer's Office, Special to Richland Source

WELLER TOWNSHIP — McNaul Road, between Vantilburg Road and State Route 603 in Weller Township, will be closed on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., according to Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. School bus traffic will be maintained. The closure will allow for tree removal for an upcoming bridge replacement project.

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Madison Township approves $4.9M budget for 2026

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MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved a $4,931,544.17 budget for 2026 during a special meeting Monday afternoon. Trustee Tom Craft was unable to attend the meeting, but the remaining trustees approved it by majority vote. The new budget increases spending by $288,687.43 from last year. Trustees first passed a temporary budget in December, as […]

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Yost lists central Ohio builders among businesses sued for damages

From the Ohio Attorney General's Offices

COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost accused three home-improvement contractors and a builder of outdoor structures of defrauding consumers of $564,000 combined, according to a press release issued Tuesday. “Homeowners trust contractors or businesses with their hard-earned money,” Yost said. “Breaking that trust harms customers and undermines honest professionals.” All four lawsuits allege violations […]

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Ontario City Council approves 2026 budget for $21.2M

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ONTARIO — Ontario City Council approved its 2026 permanent appropriations Monday evening during a special meeting. The budget totals $21,227,596, a decrease of $116,708 from the 2025 total of $21,344,304. Fourth Ward Councilman and finance chair Jason Bilyj said the city continues to prioritize responsible spending. “Ontario always operates within its means,” he added. “That’s […]

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