In the spring and summer months, the onset of rainstorms rolling across Richland County bring with them the very real threat of flooding, impacting cities of all sizes across the county. Since 1933, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has worked to develop and implement plans to reduce flooding and conserve water for beneficial public […]
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Richland Public Health announces mosquito spraying schedule
Richland Public Health has announced its mosquito spraying schedule for this week. Monday Evening, June 2 Jefferson Township – Mock Road, Ritter Road, Bellville-Johnsville Road, Poorman Road, Bollinger Road, Honey Creek Road, Renie Road; Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park Tuesday Evening, June 3 Washington Township – Lexview Circle Area, Hanley Road, State Route 97, Middle Bellville Road, Vanderbilt Road, Kochheiser Road, […]
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Measles spreading in Ohio
When most people think “measles,” they think “spots.” Few realize that measles is actually a highly contagious respiratory virus, also known as rubeola, with symptoms well beyond the distinctive spotted rash. Richland Public Health warns that symptoms may include fever, runny nose, cough, and “pink eye,” as well as the blotchy red rash. According to […]
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Movie about ‘honor flights’ hosted by OSU-Mansfield
The Ohio State University at Mansfield and the We Honor Veterans Initiative at OhioHealth MedCentral hosted a special showing May 20 of the movie “Honor Flight: One Last Mission.” Nearly 100 people attended the event, including several World War II veterans. A color guard presentation by the 179th Airlift Wing, community partner information, and a recognition […]
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Lt. John Wendling retires from the Mansfield Police Department
The Mansfield Police Department is bidding farewell to the “Last of the Legends,” Lt. John Wendling. Wendling announced his retirement from the police department, effective Monday, June 2. Friends, family, colleagues, and community members piled into the City Council Chambers on Friday afternoon to honor Wendling for his 46 years of service. “John is the […]
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Judge John O’Donnell speaks to Shelby Area Democratic Society
The Shelby Area Democratic Club hosted the Truman-Kennedy Breakfast this weekend, where Judge John O’Donnell delivered a keynote address. The breakfast was well attended, with over 50 attendees who gathered at First United Church of Christ in Shelby. O’Donnell serves as judge at the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. He was first elected in 2002, […]
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First quarter concealed carry license statistics released
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued concealed carry license statistics for the first quarter of 2014, which reveal that more than 32,000 concealed carry licenses were issued in Ohio between Jan. 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014. The following numbers were reported to the Attorney General’s Office from county sheriffs in Ohio for […]
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ODOT releases weekly construction report
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has released a construction report for the week of June 2 to make commuters aware of possible delays. Ashland County State Route 58 SR 58, between Township Road 673 and County Road 601, is closed for a culvert replacement. The detour route for northbound motorists is SR 58 to […]
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Housing and homelessness coalition hears about fatherhood initiative
Members of the Richland County Coalition on Housing and Homelessness met Wednesday for their monthly meeting. The group, comprised of representatives from several social service agencies, also heard from a volunteer of the Richland County Fatherhood Initiative. Buddy Workman, a volunteer with the Richland County Fatherhood Initiative, talked about how being a father is one […]
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Agents to parents and students: You booze during graduation season, you lose
COLUMBUS – This time of year, families throughout Ohio are busy planning graduation celebrations to honor their graduate. Agents with the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Investigative Unit are urging parents and teens to make the wise and mature decision not to participate in illegal and dangerous behavior, such as providing alcohol to minors […]