COLUMBUS — A statewide 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew due to COVID-19 will be extended beyond Saturday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday afternoon. DeWine said the curfew, which had been scheduled to end Saturday, must continue even though the state has experienced a recent declined in coronavirus numbers. “Unfortunately, it’s going to have to […]
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Multiple virtual events to celebrate Black history on Feb. 6
MANSFIELD ─ The Mansfield-Richland County Public Library will highlight African-American history with multiple events on Feb. 6 during its 30th Black History Celebration. Jessica Ney, community engagement coordinator for the library, said current and past Richland County residents are encouraged to share photos and stories of their heritage on the event’s website during Black History Month in February. […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $269,000 for voting equipment
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday morning approved $269,000 in new equipment for the local Board of Elections. The funds include $36,000 for a new ballot printing system and $233,000 for 150 new electronic pollbooks, according to Jane Zimmerman, deputy director for the Richland County Board of Elections. The money for the new pollbooks, […]
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Water main repairs close section of West Fourth Street in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main valve repairs, it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is completed: — West Fourth Street from Rae Avenue to Western Avenue. — Intersection of Parkway Drive and Hope Road The road and intersection have been closed and is expected to be re-opened by […]
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Pandemic made more Richland County residents surrender their pets in 2020
MANSFIELD ─ The COVID-19 pandemic obviously affected people, but it trickled down to the well-being of their pets, too. The Humane Society of Richland County and Richland County Dog Shelter both saw more owners surrender their pets in 2020 than in previous years. Linda Chambers, managing director for the Humane Society, said with the pandemic […]
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Brown calls for applicants to fill U.S. attorney, marshal vacancies in Ohio’s Southern District
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) issued a call Wednesday for applicants to fill law enforcement vacancies for Ohio’s Southern District, including U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal. Both positions are nominated by the President of the United States and must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Brown will work to recommend candidates to […]
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Mansfield Republicans seek applications for City Council at-large seat
MANSFIELD — Letters of interest and resumes are being accepted for appointment to become a Mansfield City Council at-large member. The deadline to apply for consideration is Tuesday, Jan. 26. Letters and resumes should be sent to Bill Freytag at bfreytag@neo.rr.com. A special meeting of the Richland County Republican Party Mansfield Central Committee will be […]
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Mansfield Republicans select Falquette as City Council president
MANSFIELD — David Falquette said Wednesday evening he appreciates the bipartisan work done by Mansfield City Council. As the new council president, that’s something he hopes to see continue. “I absolutely look forward to continuing as a group that can come to a consensus,” the 60-year-old Republican said. “Sometimes it’s good to have one or […]
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Madison Twp. to cover contaminated site, seeking grants for cleanup
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Madison Township is planning to apply for a state or federal grant to clean up the toxic substance found at a demolition site. About 28.4 ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) concentration was found at the site next to the fire station on Expressview Drive, according to Certified Environmental, Inc. (CEI). The amount of […]
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Mansfield elected officials offer no response to resident complaint about pay increases
MANSFIELD — There were no responses Tuesday night from Mansfield City Council members or members of the administration when a local resident complained about the timing of pay raises for elected officials. During a council meeting on Jan. 5, it was announced that pay increases for the mayor, finance director, law director and council members […]