As former Richland County Commissioners, we understand the weight of decisions that affect our community’s economic future and the rights of our neighbors. That’s why we’re deeply concerned about the ban on future renewable energy development that our current County Commissioners passed last summer — and why we’re asking voters to join us in voting […]
Gary Utt
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Third generation: Blake Bammann picked Mansfield police ‘Officer of the Year’
MANSFIELD — Blake Bammann became the third generation of Mansfield police officers from his family when he joined the force in 2021. The 2018 Lexington High School graduate proved he must have paid attention growing up, earning the department’s “Officer of the Year” award for 2024. Bammann’s award came during a recent year-end ceremony honoring […]
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Deja vu: Morgenstern challenges Vero in Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — It’s deja vu all over again in the Republican Party primary race for Richland County commissioner. Incumbent Tony Vero meets challenger David Morgenstern in a rematch of the race between the two in 2020. The race four years ago was not close, as the attorney from Lexington earned his second term in office. […]