A house located within the floodplain in Plymouth Township is slated for demolition. The house is located at 5750 State Route 61 North, just north of the Shelby incorporation line. Steve Risser, floodplain administrator for Richland County, said that the house was built in the 1960s, which was before the county flood maps were constructed […]
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Floodplain administrators offer mutual aid
During their council meeting on March 3, the city of Shelby officially adopted an amended ordinance to provide and receive mutual aid during a flooding disaster. Municipalities all around the state of Ohio have expressed interest in providing a similar method of aid for enforcing floodplain regulations during times of flood events, though few have […]
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Motorcyle safety event brings awareness to community
Mansfield — May is “Motorcycle Safety Awareness” Month. This month-long safety message is used to urge motorcyclist to wear proper safety gear and also to remind motorists to be cautious when sharing the road with motorcycles. To bring attention to Motorcycle Safety Awareness, Richland Public Health and the Richland County Safe Communities Coalition have joined […]
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Candidates and issues slated for May primary ballot
The fate of both issues and candidates at the county and state levels are in the hands of Richland County voters at the primary election on May 6. For candidates contesting their spot on the ballot, it’s their chance to move on and appear on the November ballot. For the four local issues and one […]
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Attorney General offers consumer tips in ‘Heartbleed Bug’ aftermath
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today offered consumers advice on how to protect their personal information in the aftermath of a widespread internet security glitch called the “Heartbleed bug.” “The Heartbleed bug poses a serious problem to your personal information online,” Attorney General DeWine said. “Consumers should remain vigilant in making sure […]
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Figg’s tests, expands product line
Figg’s Liquid Innovations is expanding their product offering. Founder Korinna Goettel held a taste test last month in Bellville to determine the formula that will become Figg’s newest item: a refreshing beverage in a 16 ounce container. Currently, the company produces Figg’s Apple Pie, a non-alcoholic cocktail mix made from Ohio apple cider. The details of the […]
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Richland County Foundation meeting invites community to learn more about philanthropy
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation will conduct its annual meeting Monday, May 5, at the Mid Ohio Education Center in Mansfield. The keynote speaker is Suzanne Allen, PhD, president of Philanthropy Ohio. Dr. Allen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 25 years in marketing, development and leadership roles in public and […]
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Unoccupied structure catches fire in Mansfield
An unoccupied house at 133 Scotland Blvd. in Mansfield caught fire Thursday morning, with Springfield Township and Madison Fire Departments still trying to determine the cause of the blaze. “We’re not sure exactly where it started at, and right now it’s undetermined what’s going on with it,” said Lt. Mike Mullins with Springfield Township Fire […]
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Shelby Rotary Club recognizes Shelby 179th Airlift Wing members
Shelby, OH – Pioneer Career & Technology Center hosted the Rotary Club of Shelby and members of the 179th Airlift Wing on April 7. Lynn Friebel, President of The Shelby Rotary Club, joined Shelby Mayor, Marilyn John, in recognizing members of the Shelby community for their service in the Air National Guard at the 179th […]
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RCDG and OSU collaborate for community development
The Ohio State University’s (OSU) City and Regional Planning studio class, in collaboration with the Richland Community Development Group’s (RCDG) Long Range Planning Committee, will hold a presentation titled “Growth and Development Goals for Richland County” on April 22. Bridget McDaniel, Executive Director at RCDG explained that the project began with RCDG’s Long Range Planning […]