MANSFIELD — Brian A. Shaver has secured the Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District, emerging from a four-candidate primary race Tuesday night. Shaver defeated fellow Democrats Daniel John Burket, Martin M. Heberling III and Scott E. Tabor. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, Shaver received 28.68% of the votes […]
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Richland County voters approve multiple levy renewals & Bellville liquor option
RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. could sell wine and mixed […]
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George secures GOP nomination in 5th District Court of Appeals
Matthew George, 45, has secured the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, emerging from a three-candidate primary race Tuesday night. George defeated fellow Republicans Matt Donahue and Jeff Furr. According to final unofficial results from the Secretary of State website, George had 46.35 percent in the District. Of the total, 44.91 percent […]
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Increased early-voting totals may hike Richland County to 25-30 percent participation Tuesday
Early-voting turnout has made Matt Finfgeld more optimistic about Richland County participation in Tuesday’s primary election.
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Three Republicans vie for Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals seat
RICHLAND COUNTY — Three Republican candidates have filed to run for Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals, setting up a contest for the six-year judicial term. The position carries a salary of $187,013 in 2026. The candidates in the Republican primary include Licking County Municipal Court Judge Matthew George, Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor […]
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Column: There are no off-year elections; get registered and then vote Nov. 4
Few things make a local government journalist’s blood pressure rise quicker than hearing something described as an “off-year election.”
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Richland Source hosting ‘Candidate Conversations’ Oct. 15 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents will elect four City Council members and three school board members on Nov. 4. Voters will have a chance to hear from candidates for those positions on Oct. 15 when Richland Source again hosts “Candidate Conversations” at its offices at 40 W. Fourth St. in downtown Mansfield. All eight City Council […]
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Madison Township fire levy fails again; Mifflin Township renewal approved
Madison Township fire levy replacement fails again, raising concerns for future services; Mifflin Township renewal succeeds.
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Democrats, Republicans have primary choices in Mansfield council’s 1st Ward
MANSFIELD — More than 8,400 residents in Mansfield’s 1st Ward will have a new City Council representative in January. The first step toward deciding who the new lawmaker will be begins in the May 6 primary. That’s when Democrats and Republicans in the ward will each choose a party standard-bearer for the Nov. 4 general […]
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J.D. Vance steps down as Ohio Senator to assume role as Vice President
WASHINGTON D.C. — Vice President-elect J.D. Vance is resigning from his seat representing Ohio in the U.S. Senate, effective Friday at the stroke of midnight. The first-term senator has to resign from his seat before he and President-elect Donald Trump are sworn into office on Jan. 20. Trump and Vance defeated the Democratic presidential candidate, Vice […]