GALION – On Friday, Oct. 11 at about 11 a.m. the southeast side of Galion experienced a power outage. Two members of the Galion Line Department team were doing routine testing on one of the lower wattage transformers at the Dawsett Street Substation when an accident occurred sending both men to the hospital. A power […]
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Heroin remains top challenge for METRICH
The heroin epidemic remains the biggest challenge facing METRICH, according to Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz. The 10-county decentralized drug task force celebrated 28 years of collaboration during its annual meeting Thursday afternoon at the Ontario Event Center. Coontz outlined the task force’s top 5 goals for 2014, with heroin removal topping the list. According […]
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Landowners, lawyers discuss natural gas pipeline to cut through Richland County
A pipeline transporting pressurized natural gas across the Midwest may potentially disrupt property owners in Richland County. Approximately 30 landowners affected by the project met on Oct. 14 for an informational meeting about their rights concerning the ET Rover Pipeline project. Eminent domain attorney William Goldman of the Goldman & Braunstein, LLP firm from Columbus […]
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Bambi Couch Page sworn in as county’s first female prosecutor
Crowded together in the Richland County Probate Courtroom Friday morning, people had the opportunity to witness history in the making as the first woman prosecutor for Richland County, Bambi Couch Page, was sworn into office. The oath of office was administered by Richland County Probate Court Judge Philip Alan B. Mayer, who is the brother […]
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179th Airlift Wing dedicates the ‘Spirit of Clear Fork Valley’
The Clear Fork Valley will be reaching new heights—on Thursday, the 179th Airlift Wing dedicated one of the C-130 Hercules aircraft to the villages of Bellville and Butler. The 179th Airlift Wing designated the aircraft as “Spirit of Clear Fork Valley.” This title is painted over the aircrew door, and underneath the title is an […]
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Common Pleas Court candidates describe their post Nov. 4 plans
This week Richland Source shared our interviews with local candidates, speaking with them about their goals for three offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Team members spoke with Don Bryant, Marilyn John, Phil Naumoff, Brent Robinson, Mark Romanchuk, and Phillip Scott. Today is the third in the series introducing their video interviews, introducing the candidates […]
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John and Scott share why they are seeking the commissioner’s seat
Six local candidates met with the Richland Source team and talked about their goals for three offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Team members spoke with Don Bryant, Marilyn John, Phil Naumoff, Brent Robinson, Mark Romanchuk, and Phillip Scott. Today we’ll share our talks with Richland County commissioner candidates Marilyn John and Phillip Scott. Shelby […]
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Oct. 19-25 designated as Teen Driver Safety Week
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “5 to Drive” campaign during Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 19 – 25. The program aims to encourage the parents of teen drivers to always set the rules before their teens hit the road. Parents need […]
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Protect yourself from the Social Security blackout period
The blackout period is the time when a surviving spouse is ineligible for survivors’ benefits from Social Security. If you haven’t already, consider covering this period with life insurance. Survivors’ benefits are available to the immediate family members of a deceased worker, based on the deceased worker’s earnings, the relationship of the recipient to the […]
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Norfolk Southern donation to help Mansfield police enhance youth programs
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to say, “Thank you!” to the Norfolk Southern Corporation (Pittsburgh Division) for presenting their agency with a check for $750 to help enhance our efforts to improve youth programs. This money is part of Norfolk Southern’s “Local Discretionary Grant Program” which is used to assist and improve community […]