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 […]
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Election ends, coming days are ripe for kindness
EDITOR’S NOTE: This opinion piece was originally published as an email the morning after election day by Jay Allred, the CEO and publisher of Source Media Properties. It’s the day after Election Day. Here’s all of our local and regional coverage. Thanks to the thousands of readers, listeners and watchers who trusted us to cover this election. […]
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Property tax renewal on Nov. ballot would sustain Washington Twp. fire services
Voters will decide on a property tax renewal to support Washington Twp fire services. No new taxes are involved.
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Richland County voters to choose between Banks & Williams for commissioner
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents voting in the Board of Commissioners’ race Nov. 5 will choose between a long-time elected official and a locally familiar face making his first venture into politics. Incumbent Republican Darrell Banks, 76, is seeking a third, four-year term in office. Democrat Rev. Aaron Williams, 55, is in his first try […]
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Mansfield voters asked to increase purchasing power under city charter
MANSFIELD — Rising inflation led to a suggested change involving purchasing power in the City of Mansfield charter. City voters will make that decision Nov. 5 on the lone change suggested by the Mansfield Charter Review Commission earlier this year — and approved for the ballot in May by City Council. If approved, the change […]
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Bellville, Jefferson Township residents have renewal levies on November ballot
BELLVILLE — A general operating levy is up for renewal in the Village of Bellville on Nov. 5 when voters will be asked to re-approve a 3-mill, five-year property tax issue. Funds from the tax constitute approximately 15 percent of the village’s general fund, according to village fiscal officer Amanda Perry. Perry said the funds help […]
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Shelby City Council split on proposal to extend candidate filing deadline
A proposal from the Richland County Board of Elections asks Shelby to consider extending its candidate filing deadline from 75 to 90 days.
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Ohio’s 4th Congressional District: Wilson to challenge Jordan in November
According to final, unofficial totals from the Ohio Secretary of State, Tamie Wilson received 63.38 percent of the votes to defeat Steve Thomas.
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Wilson, Thomas seek to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District
Democrats Tamie Wilson and Steve Thomas, both from Delaware, are seeking to represent Ohio’s 4th Congressional District in Washington, D.C.