MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon has changed the county’s snow emergency to a Level Two as weather conditions continue to deteriorate. The designation means, “Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. […]
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Updated: Snow emergencies declared in Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties
North central Ohio roads are feeling the effect from an ongoing winter storm as sheriff’s offices in four local counties have declared snow emergencies. A Level Two snow emergency has been declared by Ashland and Crawford county sheriffs. A Level One has been issued in Richland County and also in Knox County. Richland County EMA […]
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Tax issues, contested GOP race for Richland County commissioner highlight primary ballot
MANSFIELD — Several local tax issues and a contested Republican race for a Richland County commissioners’ seat headline the May 3 primary election ballot. The filing deadline for local candidates and issues with county Board of Elections was Wednesday at 4 p.m. “The petitions have to be verified by our board and certified to the […]
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Mansfield City Council frustration growing with administration snow plowing plans
MANSFIELD — Alomar Davenport has apparently heard the phrase “limited resources” too often from the city administration. Nearing the end of a 30-minute Mansfield City Council streets committee meeting Tuesday evening — largely devoted to concerns about the city’s snow plowing efforts — the 4th Ward councilman spoke up. Davenport’s comments followed comments from Mayor […]
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Multiple men with weapons charges among this week’s Most Wanted list
MANSFIELD — Four men, with charges ranging from weapons under disability to domestic violence, comprise this week’s list of Most Wanted fugitives, according to the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force. Johnie Eulett, 56, is 5-foot-8, 235 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. He is sought for weapons under disability. Authorities say he has […]
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LISTEN: It’s Groundhog Day; Let’s ponder the impact of Intel
What does Intel’s decision to build in Licking County mean for our region? https://www.richlandsource.com/business/what-does-intel-s-decision-to-build-in-licking-county-mean-for-knox-county/article_24acb6b3-d7f5-5991-a22a-fb96d814db00.html Lawrence W. “Larry” Dawson II: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/lawrence-w-larry-dawson-ii/article_8cae9c5a-806e-11ec-9218-6f66b94abd23.html Intel to make a huge impact in our region From the stage of the historic Midland Theatre, Gov. Mike DeWine and other state officials celebrated the news that Intel, a California-based semiconductor chip manufacturing […]
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Buckeye Chuck says Spring is just around the corner
MARION — One thought dominated all others upon hearing the news of Buckeye Chuck’s weather prediction Wednesday morning. One had to wonder if the crusty critter was outside his cranium — with the impending forecast of white death looming over us it was simply hard to believe. Nevertheless, on Wednesday at 7:41 a.m. in Marion, […]
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It’s here: Winter storm warning sounded for north central Ohio — 7 to 12 inches expected
No one could blame Punxsutawney Phil today if he emerges from his burrow this morning, takes one look at the weather forecast and dives back into his hole for another six weeks. Not even a woodchuck on Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania will enjoy the next 48 hours across much of the United States. The National […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs more 9-1-1 dispatchers, bumps paygrade
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council — after hearing impassioned remarks Tuesday evening about working conditions in the 9-1-1 center — voted to add four new dispatching positions and also bumped the paygrade for the employees. The unanimous vote came after Communications Center Operations Supervisor Mark Huckleberry and long-time dispatcher Lisa Abrams painted a dire picture […]
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ODOT: ‘Don’t expect perfect roads’ if heavy snow arrives
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation will have 20 plows and 32 drivers operating in Richland County if an expected winter storm hits Wednesday night and into Thursday. But that doesn’t mean motorists should expect clear sailing on state routes, U.S. routes and interstates around the county or state, according to ODOT spokeswoman Crystal […]