This story will be updated around the clock with the latest news and information pertaining to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Richland County. It will serve as a one-stop-shop for updates on schedule changes, announcements from local officials and more.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported 272,117 initial jobless claims to the U.S. Dept. of Labor for the week ending March 28, which set a record for the second straight week.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has directed the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy to expedite final examinations of about 300 police cadets
U.S. Senate and House members from Ohio on Wednesday sent a letter urging swift approval of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services request to operate the Disaster Household Distribution Program.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Wednesday the establishment of the Ohio Manufacturing Alliance to Fight COVID-19.
Mansfield's police and firefighters, the men and women still serving on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, know they run a heightened risk when they do their jobs every day. How are they adapting?
The Ohio Department of Health gets daily updates on the total number of beds and ventilators that could be available for COVID-19 patients at hospitals throughout the state. But so far the agency hasn’t provided any hospital-by-hospital breakdown, and the agencies that collect capacity infor…
MANSFIELD - The City of Mansfield announced Wednesday afternoon the Clear Fork Reservoir campground is closed.
COLUMBU – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking new proposals for cutting-edge projects that will provide new conservation opportunities with its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Through the CIG program, Ohio will invest up to $300,000 for new projects …
A sailor who graduated from Lexington High School is a member of the crew of the U.S. aircraft carrier now anchored in Guam after some crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that Ohio is taking action to gather a statewide inventory of ventilators and other machines and devices that provide breathing assistance.
Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved temporary policies regarding emergency sick leave and extended family medical leave act time for employees.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, OhioHealth Shelby Hospital and OhioHealth Emergency Care – Ontario will be placing tents outside their respective emergency departments in order to prepare for a significant increase in emergency patients, due to COVID-19.
SHELBY -- The Shelby City Health Department reported a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 on Tuesday afternoon.
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost urged Ohioans to watch out for thieves Tuesday as stimulus payments will soon arrive from the federal government.
MANSFIELD -- Absentee voting has resumed for the primary election and will be conducted by mail only, according to Paulette Hankins, director of the Richland County Board of Elections.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that the Ohio Department of Health will extend its order to keep schools closed through the end of April.
MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield City Council public affairs committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss final recommendations for this year's Community Development Block Grants and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) is receiving reports of spam calls to Ohioans from individuals claiming to be from the Ohio EMA and requesting personal protected information, such as a Social Security number.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees has redirected its Unrestricted/Community Fund to meet emerging needs.
MANSFIELD -- The financial impact of COVID-19 on local governments will be considerable, deepening as a national shutdown continues for at least another month.
COLUMBUS -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Sunday gave full approval of the use an Ohio company's new technology to sterilize desperately-needed surgical masks in the state and other parts of the United States.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
COLUMBUS — Oho Governor Mike DeWine today made an urgent plea to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue an emergency waiver for the use of new technology that could sterilize up to 160,000 used personal protective face masks per day in Ohio.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
Less than two hours after the Ashland County Health Department alerted the public of its second confirmed positive case of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the county, the Ohio Department of Health updated its COVID-19 dashboard to reflect three cases in Ashland County.
MANSFIELD -- The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its District 3 construction report for the week of March 30.
President Trump on Friday afternoon signed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package approved by the U.S. House just hours earlier.
Facts over fear: That's been our guiding light as the Source Media team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw themes emerge.
ASHLAND -- The Ashland County Health Department has been notified of the second positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county.
COLUMBUS -- The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in the postponement of Gov. Mike DeWine's annual "State of the State" address.
COLUMBUS -- Ohio is facing an incoming oncoming shortage of personal protective equipment, such as masks, goggles, gloves, gowns and face shields for healthcare workers and first responders.
As it turns out, the Ohio General Assembly still picks election days in the state, not the Secretary of State.
Ohio lawmakers approved on Wednesday a series of relief measures aimed helping the state cope with the COVID-19 outbreak.
ONTARIO -- Ontario police are investigating an allegation that a Pep Boys employee falsely reported they had tested positive for COVID-19, a report that triggered a deluge of local social media attention.
COLUMBUS -- It's been a record-setting bad month for unemployment claims in Ohio, thanks to the coronavirus.
Ohio Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown were among those who voted unanimously Wednesday night to approve a $2 trillion fiscal measure to assist Americans and the national economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sarah Humphrey came to Richland County just in time for the Super Bowl of infectious viruses.
Victims of domestic violence are permitted and urged to leave their residence and seek shelter during the 14-day "Stay at Home" order.
Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker on Tuesday released his 2019 "State of the City" report, saying "momentum building in Mansfield over the last eight years has been exciting and rewarding."
An Crawford County resident in their mid-60s has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Mansfield board of control on Tuesday morning approved spending $118,626.32 to purchase two new police cruisers, an action that will still require City Council's approval.
Richland County commissioners Tuesday approved a remote work agreement as local officials continue to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health has been notified of a two additional positive test results for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for residents of Richland County.
MANSFIELD -- It seems like a lifetime ago, but Ohio thought it would have an election last Tuesday.
MANSFIELD – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, OhioHealth will expand to four total COVID-19 ambulatory testing sites based on supply availability.
MANSFIELD – Richland Public Health has been notified of a positive test result for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for a resident of Richland County. This is the second positive result for Richland County.
