State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) announced that in an effort to rein in federal government spending, the Ohio House of Representatives passed Senate Joint Resolution 5 during session today. The legislation was introduced by Senate President Keith Faber (R-Celina) in the Senate. The resolution urges Congress, pursuant to Article V of the constitution, to call […]
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Ballot Board certifies clean energy amendment as single issue
The Ohio Ballot Board, chaired by Secretary of State Jon Husted, certified that a proposed constitutional amendment concerning clean energy consists of one issue. Petitioners will now need to collect 385,247 signatures, equal to 10 percent of the total vote cast for governor in 2010, to place the measure on the ballot. As part of […]
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Sheriff’s department ends major’s employment
In a brief press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) announced that Maj. Dale Fortney was no longer employed by the department. The release stated, “The Richland County Sheriff’s Office ended the employment relationship with Major Dale Fortney earlier this week Major Fortney is a fine law enforcement officer and […]
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Safe Communities reminds Thanksgiving travelers to buckle up
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, people will soon flock to the roads to visit and celebrate with family and friends. The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition reminds all travelers, whether they are heading across the country or just across town, to ensure a safe arrival and a happy holiday by buckling up, every trip, […]
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ecoATM provides solution for recycling electronic devices at Richland Mall
Electronic devices are updated frequently, leaving consumers to wonder what to do with the old model. Tablets, mp3 players, and cell phones are among the items that can be exchanged for cash at the Richland Mall. The introduction of ecoATMs at the mall provides consumers with an easy, secure way to exchange used electronics for […]
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Fall tax tips from the IRS
Before holiday and year-end hecticness begin, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that now is a good time for a financial – specifically tax – review. “Sure it’s important to organize your garage or shed to get ready for winter,” said Jennifer Jenkins, IRS spokesperson for Ohio. “It’s also important to organize your tax records […]
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WIC Program faces potential government shutdown
The WIC funding for 2014 remains up in the air waiting for the appointed House Senate Conference Committee to come up with a budget and pass it by Dec. 15. And the Richland County Board of Health also heard from Environmental Health Director Matt Work, who added that 28 people were reported sick from a possible […]
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Relay for Life of Crawford County to host open house
Relay For Life of Crawford County is having its 2013-2014 open house on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the basement of St. John’s UCC (120 S Lane St) in Bucyrus. Attendees will receive information about this year’s Relay For Life and mingle with other team captains and participants from years past. […]
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Consumers should watch for scams related to Affordable Care Act
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor are warning Ohioans to guard against scams related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), sometimes referred to as Obamacare, with open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange in Ohio running through March 31, 2014. Coverage begins Jan. […]
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James P. Finnegan Construction awarded contract for courthouse vestibule construction
During their Tuesday session, the Richland County Commissioners awarded a contract to James P. Finnegan Construction, Inc. for the construction of the vestibule on the outside of the Richland County Courthouse. The vestibule will provide a security checkpoint. Funding for the project will come from the auto title fund. Commissioner Ed Olson explained that $125,000 […]