Though the expected snow on New Year’s Day did not appear, the National Weather Service in Cleveland updated its Winter Weather Advisory at 3:56 a.m. this morning, Jan. 2, 2014. The winter weather advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. on Thursday. In Ohio, the following counties have been updated to a Level 1 Snow […]
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2014 tax season to open Jan. 31
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced plans to open the 2014 filing season on Jan. 31 and encouraged taxpayers to use e-file or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds. The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will allow the IRS adequate time to program […]
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Snow plow services hit the streets
With the impending Winter Storm Watch in Richland County on New Year’s Day through Thursday morning, snow plow services will have their work cut out for them. According to the National Weather Service in Cleveland, snow accumulations of two to three inches may occur on New Year’s Day. And by Thursday, the accumulation total could […]
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Slippery roads cause bus rollover in Mansfield
At approximately 9:20 a.m., the Mansfield Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services, Mansfield Ambulance Services, and Mansfield Police responded to a call concerning a Richland Newhope bus that rolled on its side on Springbrook Drive in Mansfield. Jane Imbody with Richland Newhope stated that a group of eight adults with Richland Newhope were being transported […]
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Community leaders partake in county-wide fatherhood initiative
In an effort to improve the well-being of children through the promotion of responsible fatherhood, The Ohio State University at Mansfield (OSU-Mansfield) is partnering with the Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron, and Richland Counties (CACEHR) to launch a county-wide initiative that will address fatherhood/parenting needs. Community leaders, including Gary Feagin, State Farm Insurance Agent; Renee […]
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Richland County ex-pats weigh in on healthcare debate
The American healthcare system is a given to life-long residents and citizens, but for residents who hail from other countries it can be confusing to navigate. As the debate about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other possible reforms reached a fever pitch some ex-patriots were further confused by the stories they heard about their […]
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New tax guide helps people with their 2013 taxes
Taxpayers can get the most out of various tax benefits and get a jump on preparing their 2013 federal income tax returns by consulting a newly revised comprehensive tax guide now available on IRS.gov. Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax, features details on taking advantage of a wide range of tax-saving opportunities, such as the […]
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Bellville boy pronounced dead after being discovered unresponsive
The Richland County Sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call to Clever Rd. near Bellville around 5 p.m. on Thursday. When the sheriff’s department arrived, they found a 13-year-old boy unresponsive. The boy was taken to MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield where he was pronounced dead. The boy’s father reportedly found the child unresponsive in a […]
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Car crash in Plymouth Township north of Shelby claims woman’s life
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning. The crash occurred on SR-61 south of milepost 11 in Plymouth Township, north of the city limits of Shelby. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that Kimberly R. Welch, 22, of Shelby was driving a 1997 […]
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Two Cousins’, Chaplain Corps, and community say thanks through “Feeding the Forces”
“I know that we can’t repeat the service that the officers perform on a daily basis, but this is our chance to give back and serve our local heroes,” said Brad Konves of Two Cousins’ Pizza in reference to Feeding the Forces. For the third consecutive year, Two Cousins’ Pizza Co. in partnership with the […]