MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office plans to use a new $73,969.20 grant to help keep local motorists safer — even from themselves. “These funds are critical in ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to keep our local community safe,” said Sheriff Steve Sheldon. “Based on crash data, speeding, impaired driving, […]
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Hillsdale thumps Lucas in clash of small-school titans
LUCAS — Hillsdale beat Lucas at its own game Friday night. The Falcons controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and rolled to a 26-8 win in a battle of north central Ohio small-school heavyweights at Bob Wine Field. “They out-Lucas-ed us tonight, 100 percent,” first-year Cubs coach Jim Sweat said. […]
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Public safety technology project for Richland County Sheriff’s office nearly complete
MANSFIELD — The transition to a new $1.4 million public safety technology system for Richland County law enforcement and emergency response services is nearly complete, according to sheriff’s office Capt. Jim Sweat. So much so that county commissioners on Thursday voted to end the support contract with the RCSO’s previous technology provider, Central Square, providing […]
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City of Mansfield offices will be open on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield government offices will be open for business as usual on April 8, the day a total solar eclipse crosses the region. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Monday during a solar eclipse prep press conference arranged by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Richland County commissioners announced March […]
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Richland County may spend $200K to upgrade tornado warning sirens to digital
MANSFIELD — Richland County has plans to spend around $200,000 to upgrade its network of tornado sirens to digital from the current VHF status. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to allow local Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens to seek requests for proposals to do the conversion work. There are 48 tornado warning sirens in […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $472K in ARPA for 6 sheriff’s vehicles
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved spending an estimated $472,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase six 2024 Dodge Durango Police Pursuit vehicles for the sheriff’s department. The unanimous vote came after RCSO Maj. Joe Masi and Capt. Jim Sweat told commissioners that continuing supply chain issues and the United Auto […]