Recently hired corrections officers with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department attended the Team Chitwood Martial Arts’ facility on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to learn different defense tactics. The eight-hour training provided the officers hands-on lessons on how to control and protect the inmates and protect themselves in a way that mitigates the risk of injury to […]
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Romanchuk highlights upcoming tax changes
COLUMBUS—State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario) is urging employers in Richland County to begin using new state income tax withholding rates that take effect for payrolls ending on or after September 1st, allowing employees to benefit from tax cuts that were included in House Bill 59—the recently enacted state operating budget. The tax cuts are part […]
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Parents encouraged to set homecoming driving rules
The Richland County Safe Communities Coalition is asking for help from parents of teenagers as Homecoming events for local schools begin. “We’re simply asking parents to remind their teens of the importance of careful driving when going to or coming from Homecoming activities either as a driver or passenger,” said Reed Richmond, Health Educator for […]
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Employment Expo brings job seekers and employers face to face
A unique opportunity came to Mansfield this past Thursday thanks to the partnership of Richland County OneStop Employment and Training Center and local community agencies. The first annual Employment Expo was held at the Mid-Ohio Educational Services Conference Center located at 890 West Fourth Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Mansfield. “I think […]
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Sheriff’s enforcement operation results in arrests for drug activity
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT), Major Crimes Unit and Alcohol, Tobacco, Explosives and Firearms (ATF) concluded a two-day enforcement operation. The enforcement operation targeted known drug traffickers in Richland County. Assistance was provided by the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Plymouth Police Department and Shelby Police Department. The Richland County Sheriff’s […]
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Ballots for military and overseas voters set to be released
Secretary of State Jon Husted outlined key dates and deadlines for upcoming Nov. 5 general election. Tomorrow, Sept. 21 (45 days prior to the election) Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections are required to have ballots prepared for all military and overseas voters who have requested an absentee ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. […]
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Buckeyes to honor Ohio National Guard, other service branches at annual military appreciation game
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University will honor Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, as well as other U.S. military service members, before and during its football game with Florida A&M at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium. OSU has invited 300 Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, who already have been selected by their leadership, to attend […]
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Creating public art space with the Mansfield PARK(ing) Day
One of downtown Mansfield’s parking lots will see a new use, as locals will turn the space into a public art area for Mansfield’s first PARK(ing) Day on Friday, September 20 at 9 a.m. Mansfield will be joining several other communities in this global event, PARK(ing) Day, in which citizens, designers, and artists turn a […]
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Poll worker training classes scheduled for upcoming election
Poll worker training classes have been scheduled for the November 5 general election. The first training class for new poll workers is scheduled for Monday, October 7 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in the upper level classroom. This class will consist of an overview presentation of the […]
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Deadline set to register to vote in general election
The deadline to register to vote in the November 5 general election is Monday, October 7. The Richland County Board of Elections’ office will be open the evening of October 7 until 9 p.m., where people can register. This office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. Suite 101 in the Longview Center. After 4 p.m., visitors […]