MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners remained non-committal on Tuesday about the possibility of any evening meetings in 2022. During the first meeting of the year, in which Tony Vero was chosen to chair the board of commissioners for the next 12 months, all three elected officials said such a meeting(s) could be scheduled if the […]
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Ohio EMA offers rebates to homeowners for tornado safe rooms
COLUMBUS — Homeowners throughout Ohio now have the opportunity to apply to receive reimbursement for the purchase and construction/installation of a tornado safe room inside or outside their homes. A safe room is a structure specifically designed to provide protection in extreme weather events. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency’s (Ohio EMA) rebate program provides a […]
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Mansfield among cities on Ohio’s expanding COVID testing locations; Portman tests positive
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio National Guard, and the Ohio Hospital Association will expand COVID-19 testing locations in nine Ohio cities, including Mansfield, starting this week. In addition, U.S. Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) announced he has also tested positive for the illness. “In preparation for […]
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OSHP reports 10 deaths on Ohio roads over 2022 New Year’s holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 10 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2021-2022 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Four fatalities were the result of not wearing a safety belt when available, three were OVI-related and five were pedestrians. New Year 2022 Holiday Traffic Report in Ohio The four-day reporting […]
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NECIC to feature discussion about affordable housing development
MANSFIELD – Alan Mitchell will be the first speaker for the upcoming AALI Speaks event on Wednesday, Jan. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. Mitchell is the Community Development and Housing Manager for the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. He is a social entrepreneur who helps to start or strengthen businesses that advance transformational social […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather. Ever-changing weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard. You can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting […]
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LISTEN: Remembering Louis Bromfield’s The Green Bay Tree; OSU receiver & QB had Rose Bowl for the ages
Stunning rally propels Ohio State to thrilling Rose Bowl win in final seconds over Utah: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/big_ten_sports/stunning-rally-propels-ohio-state-to-thrilling-rose-bowl-win-in-final-seconds-over-utah/article_8a6265a0-6b81-11ec-b1d0-e3a331aabc43.html?block_id=1098581 Oak Hill in the Snow: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/oak-hill-in-the-snow/article_61eb9aba-baf2-11e5-b533-fb8b64909b3d.html Ashland Mayor Matt Miller kicks off second term with unfinished Schine’s Theatre as backdrop: https://www.ashlandsource.com/news/ashland-mayor-matt-miller-kicks-off-second-term-with-unfinished-schines-theatre-as-backdrop/article_52507bd0-69b4-11ec-8aea-ff223648d366.html Ann Michelle “Shelley” Metze: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/ann-michelle-shelley-metze/article_88a67838-69c3-11ec-8310-fb3201f2b805.html Ohio State sophomore receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba put up some impressive numbers on Saturday […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider $352K in ARPA funds for computer server hardware
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council will begin 2022 by considering spending $352,318 on new main computer server hardware. According to proposed legislation scheduled to be discussed Tuesday evening, “the main server hardware utilized by all city departments is inefficient and obsolete.” The city would pay for the new Dell equipment using a portion of the […]
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Plaintiff, Defendant, and Judge: How some Ohio counties entrust the same officials to collect taxes and wipe liens
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third day in a 3-part series on Artificial Intelligence. This project was funded by a grant from the Pulitzer Center and provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Richland Source has entered a collaborative agreement with Eye on Ohio to share content. Please join the free mailing […]