RICHLAND COUNTY — Three candidates are vying for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District seat in the Nov. 3 general election. Republican incumbent Jim Jordan faces Democrat Joshua Kolasinski and independent Tracey Tackett. The annual salary for the two-year congressional term is $174,000. The fourth district encompasses Richland County and Delaware County among Source Media Properties areas. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Lexington Schools levies
Dear Lexington School District Residents, My name is Mike Ziegelhofer. Our family was blessed with the opportunity to move to Lexington in 1988. Our oldest child was starting kindergarten and I was starting my first year as principal of Lexington High School. I had the honor and privilege to serve the Lexington School District for the […]
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Brian A. Shaver wins Democratic nomination for Ohio’s 5th Congressional District
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.