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 […]