LEXINGTON — Lexington voters approved a five-year, 1-mill parks and recreation levy on Tuesday night. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, the levy received 1,170 votes in favor and 957 votes against.
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Mansfield City Council to weigh enforcement, support services amid downtown camping ban issue
City Council normally meets on Tuesdays, but the meeting was pushed back one day due to Election Day.
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Richland County election 2026: Local and state races, results and notes from our newsroom
Follow along with our newsroom on election night.
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Lexington-Springmill roundabout opens
MANSFIELD — The announcement numerous Richland County drivers have been waiting for is here. The Lexington-Springmill roundabout is open, according to Richland County Engineer Adam Gove.
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Shelby business owner presses City Council on proposed electric rate hikes
“I believe we need to take a serious look at how we’re managing the money we’re already collecting before asking residents to pay more.”
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Madison Twp. expects to save nearly $4,800 annually with IT provider switch
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township expects to save nearly $4,800 annually by switching its information technology service provider. Fiscal Officer Leanna Rhodes said Monday night the township reviewed its IT service costs while preparing the 2027 budget.
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65 to 70 percent of Richland County voters expected to participate in November election
Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld said Monday he anticipates 65 to 70 percent of the county voters will have cast ballots by the time polls close on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
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Former Butler mayor found guilty of felony vehicular assault in Richland County Common Pleas Court
Former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is scheduled to be sentenced in December in Richland County Common Pleas Court.
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Section of North Franklin Street closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a water main repair, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. North Franklin Street from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street.
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‘Fall in Love with Downtown’ celebration set for Nov. 6 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Historic-inspired arches, glowing halo lights and new gathering spaces have reshaped downtown Mansfield. Fall in Love with Downtown will celebrate the transformation on Nov. 6 with live music, public art and an opportunity to explore the completed Main Street Improvement Project, hosted by The City of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield, Inc.