SHELBY — Keith Rittenhouse worked for numerous years as an educator. Now retired, that passion for educating continued on Monday at Black Fork Brewing Co. in Shelby, where a solar eclipse viewing party took place. Rittenhouse brought a pair of eclipse binoculars and a telescope with an eclipse filter to share with other eclipse viewers […]
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Can we see the eclipse Monday? It appears clouds may clear just in time
MANSFIELD — Don’t despair Monday morning if you wake up in Richland County to cloudy skies and rain. You still have a decent chance at being able to see the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on Monday afternoon. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Cleveland are increasingly confident the rain and clouds north central Ohio […]
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In pursuit of darkness: Ashland man crosses continents seeking eclipses
ASHLAND — Mike Spreng’s grandfather gave him and his brother a telescope in 1963. From then on, Spreng loved looking up to space. As an adult, that love has taken Spreng globetrotting. Over the last 20 or so years, Spreng, a retired dentist from Ashland, has seen five different solar eclipses, traveling the world to […]
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Richland County commissioners renew CORSA property/liability insurance deal
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners voted Thursday to renew the county’s annual agreement with the County Risk Sharing Authority, a comprehensive property and liability insurance program. The county’s annual premium with CORSA costs $414,008, according to county administrator Andrew Keller. CORSA is a self-insurance pool founded in 1987 by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio […]
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City of Mansfield offices will be open on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield government offices will be open for business as usual on April 8, the day a total solar eclipse crosses the region. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Monday during a solar eclipse prep press conference arranged by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Richland County commissioners announced March […]
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Open Source: Your guide to capturing stellar solar eclipse photos
MANSFIELD — Your eyeballs aren’t the only lenses that need special protection on April 8. Do you plan to snap photos of the upcoming solar eclipse? Here are some tips for keeping your gear safe and getting the best possible shots. Use the right gear Any camera can be used to capture the wide-ranging scene […]
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What is your artistic vision of the upcoming solar eclipse? Share it!
MANSFIELD — What is your artistic vision of the upcoming solar eclipse? Luke Beekman with Mankind Murals Inc. would love to help you share that vision with the community Local residents are invited to submit original artwork for a Luminous Eclipse event in the Luminous City studio lot in downtown Mansfield at 88 N. Diamond […]
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Ohio Eye Associates warns against eye damage during local solar eclipse
March 1, 2024 – Mansfield, Ohio: With the highly anticipated upcoming solar eclipse this April, Ohio Eye Associates issues a crucial advisory regarding eye safety during this unique experience. Dr. Patel, a leading expert at Ohio Eye Associates, underscores the profound risks associated with viewing the eclipse and the best ways to protect your vision. […]
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Richland County residents: Here’s your guide to the April 8 solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, including Richland County. Here’s your tips to prepare.
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Richland County government offices likely to close on April 8 — Eclipse Day
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday it plans to close county buildings on April 8, the day north central Ohio will experience a complete solar eclipse. “We’ll have an announcement soon. We’re most likely going to close,” Commissioner Tony Vero said. The once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event has created widespread interest in the […]