WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with Ohio Adjutant General Major General Deborah Ashenhurst on Feb. 6 to discuss upcoming priorities and long-term strategic planning for Ohio’s National Guard. At the meeting, Brown expressed his support for continued air missions at the Mansfield Air National Guard base. “The men and women of […]
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Richland and surrounding counties under Level 1 Snow Emergency
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office reported, at 9:24 a.m., that Richland County is under a Level 1 Snow Emergency. At 8:30 a.m. road conditions were icy and some vehicle accidents have been reported. Motorists should use caution. The National Weather Service in Cleveland reported a hazardous weather outlook for north central Ohio at 8:40 a.m. […]
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Ohio National Guard’s 52nd CST assists in West Virginia
The Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team (CST) recently served in response to the mid-January water contamination incident in the Charleston, W.Va., area. Seven members of the 52nd CST worked around the clock drawing water samples from across the Kanawha Valley to determine levels of contamination remaining in local water supply. The incident affected […]
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Energy conservation urged during cold weather
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Consumers should consider conserving energy this week as the ongoing drop in temperature may result in increased energy demands. According to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO), energy demand is expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures across most of the state are expected to drop below zero. By using […]
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Richland County Foundation awards grants through Connections Fund
The mission of the Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation is to give back to the community. The 2014 grant recipients were announced during Connections’ Winter Gala held January 24 at the Mansfield Art Center. This year the Connections Fund awarded five grants focusing on youth that totaled more than $6,200. Big Brothers & […]
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Henson swears in Robinson and bids farewell to Common Pleas Court
A crowd filed into Judge James Deweese’s courtroom on Friday afternoon to watch as Brent Robinson was sworn in as the new judge to the Richland County Common Pleas Court. Robinson was sworn in by retiring Judge James D. Henson. An open house for Henson was held after the ceremony. Robinson is replacing Henson, who […]
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Husted announces statewide candidate petitions for May primary
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced the complete list of candidates who filed with his office to run for statewide offices. Candidates filing petitions include: Attorney General: Mike DeWine (R), Steven R. Linnabary (L), David Pepper (D) Auditor of State: John Patrick Carney (D), Robert C. Coogan (L), David A. Yost (R) Governor/Lt. Governor: […]
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Phil Scott announces bid for Richland County commissioner
Mansfield City Council President Phil Scott announced his plans to run for Richland County commissioner in the November 2014 open race. “As President of Mansfield City Council and former Richland County Clerk of Courts, I have the experience necessary to help put our region back to work,” said Phil Scott. “For too long, Richland County […]
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Romanchuk announces demolition funds for Richland County
State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) has announced that Richland County will receive $36,246 in demolition grants from the second phase of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s “Moving Ohio Forward Program.” The program helps stabilize and improve communities by removing blighted and abandoned homes with funds from the national mortgage settlement reached in 2012. Attorney General […]
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Sen. Sherrod Brown urges the U.S. government to “Buy American”
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), in an appeal consistent with the Richland Community Development Group’s “Be Focal Buy Local” movement, is urging the U.S. government to stop purchasing products from foreign contractors. With his proposed Wear American Act, Brown hopes to change the current law that requires federal agencies to purchase textile products that are […]