As part of a continuing effort to make it easier to do business in Ohio, Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that his office has expanded the services available at Ohio Business Central, the office’s online business filing system. Businesses can now create a limited partnership and file for reinstatement – steps that previously had […]
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Commissioners approve national severe weather proclamation
Rick Evans and Sue Hunt of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) met with the county commissioners Tuesday to request the approval of a proclamation of observance of National Severe Weather Preparedness, Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, and National Flood Safety Awareness Week. After hearing about the importance of weather preparedness and awareness, […]
Lieutenant Keith Porch promoted to Deputy Chief
The Mansfield Police Department gained a new Deputy Chief on Tuesday afternoon when Lieutenant Keith T. Porch was promoted in an official ceremony at Mansfield’s City Council chambers. Family, friends and colleagues gathered to commemorate Porch’s promotion with cake, punch and a few laughs. “One thing me and Keith do share is we have the […]
Bob Maxey to leave United Way of Richland County
After completing three successful annual campaigns totaling more than $4,896,000, Bob Maxey is resigning from his position as executive director of United Way of Richland County. “Bob has made a tremendous difference for the organization and our community,” said Dan DeVille, United Way Board Chairman and Area Manager for FirstEnergy. “He reached every goal set […]
Search warrant yields one of Mansfield’s Most Wanted
Following up on an anonymous tip on Monday, March 3 at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) found Darrius C. Marshall, 26, one of Mansfield’s Most Wanted, hiding out at 291 Cline Ave #308. The NOVFTF and Richland County Probation officers located Marshall attempting to hide in an […]
Richland Area Chamber of Commerce to hold business expo
Spring is just around the corner, and so is the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Business After Hours. Starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, the Business Expo runs until 6 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The event will include food, fun and drawings and giveaways, all free and open to […]
Richland County receives more than $773,000 to demolish vacant homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Friday, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that $773,750 in Hardest Hit Funds (HHF) have been awarded to Richland County to demolish vacant and abandoned properties.In August 2013, the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) proposal to use $60 million of the state’s nearly $375 million […]
Senate approves Ohio “sales tax holiday,” urges action on veterans benefits
Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) announced the Ohio Senate approved Senate Bill 243, which seeks to establish a recurring three-day weekend each August in which certain retail items are exempt from sales and use taxation. The initiative is commonly known as a “sales tax holiday,” and is intended to give citizens tax relief during the back-to-school […]
Husted encourages youth to participate in PSA contest
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding Ohio’s school-aged children that there is still time to take part in the public service announcement (PSA) contest designed to inform Ohioans about the responsibility of voting. The PSA contest engages young Ohioans to think about the importance of voting and reminds registered voters to participate in […]
OSU-Mansfield students propose community growth project
The Ohio State University at Mansfield freshman, Austin Mabe, and Associate Professor Dr. Terri Bucci met with OSU Extension educator Judy Villard-Overocker, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, Economic Development Director Tim Bowersock, and Richland County Commissioner Tim Wert in mid-February to discuss a proposal called the Mansfield Community Growth Project. This project was developed by Mabe, Raheem […]
