Richland County commissioners remain opposed to a data center plan in Franklin Township, but said they don’t have the legal authority to ban them.
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Four candidates vie for two Franklin Township trustee seats
The two seats up for grabs on the Nov. 4 ballot each have a term length of four years, beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and expiring on Dec. 31, 2029.
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New Year’s night fire causes $20 million damage to Shelby recycling company
SHELBY — A fire on New Year’s night caused about $20 million in damage at Blue BlueScope Recycling and Materials, according to Shelby Fire Department Chief Mike Thompson. The cause of the blaze at 2384 Ohio 39 in Jackson Township had not been officially determined as of Thursday afternoon, according to the chief, who met […]
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Franklin Twp. seeks 2-mill additional levy for fire department
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Voters will decide the fate of an additional 2-mill levy for the Franklin Township fire department.
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Richland County building flags to be lowered in honor of highway worker killed
MANSFIELD — Trenton Gallaway joined the Richland County Highway Department in June 2023 as a seasonal employee, right after graduating from Lucas High School. He became a full-time employee in March, driving a truck and working to repair and maintain county roads. The 20-year Gallaway was killed doing a job he enjoyed Wednesday in a […]
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Shiloh man killed in motorcycle crash at Ganges Five Points Road
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – A Shiloh man was killed Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Franklin Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Paul Huffman, 45, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the Patrol reported. The incident took place at approximately 4:05 p.m. on […]
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Road closed: Richland County commissioners OK film-related request
MANSFIELD — The request was a first for Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. Can a county road be closed for a couple of days to assist in the creation of a new entertainment film by local director/producer/writer Gary Jones? “We didn’t really have any way to go about authorizing this, so we’ve come up with […]
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Shiloh Firemen’s Ox Roast raises the bar in 57th year
SHILOH — The Shiloh Fire Department raised the bar this year during the annual Firemen’s Ox Roast, despite severe weather and excessive heat. This marked the 57th edition of the annual festival, which takes place on West Main Street in the village’s downtown. “It’s a very long week that many people put many hours into,” […]