COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted is Gov. Mike DeWine’s choice to replace Vice President-elect J.D. Vance in the U.S. Senate. The governor made the announcement during a Friday afternoon press conference. “I came to the conclusion, as you see, that the person who is best suited to be the United States senator is […]
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Public Notice from Richland County
Richland County has been chosen to receive federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds. Applications are being accepted at this time to be considered for funding for area non-profit agencies in Richland County that provide housing, utilities, food pantry assistance and congregate meals. The Richland County Local Board that consists of community leaders and non-profit […]
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Polar plunge: North central Ohio braces for below-zero temps next week
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces up, snow is exhilarating; there is no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” — Author John Rushkin Enjoy the weekend thaw, folks. With apologies to playwright Eugene O’Neill, the iceman cometh. And right fast. Cold temperatures, the likes of which north central […]
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Grand jury: Shelby man indicted on first-degree felony rape charges
Caleb Avants, 26, of Shelby, is alleged to have engaged in sexual conduct and sexual contact with a juvenile over a 24-month period.
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Richland County Building Dept. chief seeks federal grant to improve software
MANSFIELD — Stephen Risser wants to improve software technology in the Richland County Building Department, an effort he said Thursday will streamline the permitting process and also allow for a streamlined office staff. The Richland County Board of Commissioners like the idea and approved his request to apply for a $100,000 to $125,000 federal grant […]
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Galion shooting incident leads to four-hour standoff that ends peacefully
GALION — Two people were shot on Wednesday afternoon, an incident that led to a four-hour standoff with police that ended peacefully, according to Galion police Chief Ryan Strange. The suspected gunman, Jerold L. Frazier II, was taken into custody. The chief said Galion police received a 911 call at 2:18 p.m. about a shooting […]
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Slip, sliding away: 2 to 3 inches of snow today may make drive home a challenge
Your drive home from work today may be a bit messy. And slippery. Two to three inches of snow is possible today as a fast-moving clipper system rolls across Ohio, dropping light but steady snow that could make daytime travel interesting in north central Ohio. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a […]
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New Shiloh councilmember wants to be proactive in community
Misty Francis was sworn in Tuesday evening to Shiloh Village Council by Paul Currier, the village’s mayor.
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Co-defendant of Ferndale Road double-murder sentenced to 29 years in prison
Edonnez Williams, 19, appeared in Richland County Common Pleas Court on Jan. 6 before Judge Phil Naumoff, accepting a plea bargain.
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Special podcast: How to stick to your New Year’s goals
MANSFIELD — Getting healthy, losing weight and improving physical fitness are all common New Year’s Resolutions. The internet is ripe with advice on how to get started. Influencers, companies and wellness apps claim their workout routines, trendy diets, revolutionary products and one-of-a-kind hacks are the key. Chris Hershberger, a personal trainer and former CEO of Black […]