SHELBY, Ohio–After a number of amendments, Shelby City Council voted on Monday evening to freeze the wages of all elected officials for the years 2016 and 2017 in order to help the city’s General Fund get back on its feet. Council passed Ordinance 1-2015 on Monday setting the salaries of the five members of council […]
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Commissioner Marilyn John settles into new office
In her second month as a Richland County commissioner, Marilyn John has been busy adjusting to her new role while learning as much as she can on the job. So far, it’s been a positive experience. “I’m enjoying it a lot,” said John. “It’s definitely something new, but still some of what I was doing […]
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Richland County Foundation kicks off its nonprofit capactiy building program
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Foundation held an orientation for the inaugural class of its Osborne Meese Academy. The program is designed to build and support nonprofit organizations and to act as a catalyst to encourage stronger collaboration in the community. The Osborne Meese Academy encompasses three key components: education, professional support and grant […]
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Secretary of State to hold open office hours in Crawford County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced February regional office hours. Regional liaisons for the Secretary of State’s office will be in 31 counties around Ohio. The purpose of open office hours is to give local residents an opportunity to learn more about, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State’s office […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for frigid temperatures
CLEVELAND, Ohio–(Monday, Feb. 2, 9:43 p.m.)–A Hazardous Weather Outlook was issued by the National Weather Service for north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio for Monday through Tuesday morning and again Thursday into Friday. Wind chills will be in single digits below zero.
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Shelby residents speak out against tax ordinance at council
Shelby City Council passed legislation in December to reduce the credit allowed for income tax paid to other municipalities, and residents are still speaking out against it. The legislation was part of measures to increase revenue to the city’s shrinking General Fund. Three Shelby citizens spoke during the public comment portion of Monday’s council meeting, […]
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Mansfield police catch suspects in recent bank robberies
MANSFIELD, Ohio — In response to the recent rash of robberies that have occurred in Mansfield, Ken Coontz, chief of the Mansfield Police Department, firmly stated, “If you are going to come in Mansfield and you are going to commit violent crime, we will use every resource available–local, state, federal, national–to bring you back to […]
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Developmental Disabilities Board reorganizes for 2015
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities held its 2015 reorganizational meeting on Wed., Jan. 28. Virginia Harmon will serve as president of the board this year. She succeeds Geneva Cummins, who was president for the past three years. Harmon served as vice-president in 2014 and, prior to that, held the position […]
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Winter Storm Warning update: Wet roads may refreeze Monday morning
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Updated Sunday, Feb. 1, 3:24 p.m.)–The National Weather Service is maintaining a Winter Storm Warning until noon Monday. The winter storm will bring heavy snow and a wintry mix into early Monday. Snow accumulations have been decreased to 4 to 7 inches with trace ice accumulations. The snow will mix with rain including […]
