MANSFIELD – Ponds can create a sense of serenity, a focal point, and a source of recreation on your property. They can also be used as a source of drinking water, fire suppression, and watering source for crops and livestock. Many people think creating and owning a pond is as simple as digging a hole and letting […]
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Fun & interactive Soil Open House set for Feb. 19
MANSFIELD – Healthy soil is necessary for healthy humans, wildlife, crops, flora and fauna to thrive. We can’t take it for granted because it isn’t an endless natural resource. It can take over 100 years to create one inch of topsoil. That’s longer than the average person’s lifespan. To raise awareness of the importance of soil […]
Posted inElections
Voter registration deadline: Ensure your eligibility by Oct. 7
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents can begin casting in-person ballots in the Nov. 5 election on Oct. 8 when early voting begins — but only if they are registered voters. The deadline to register to vote or change an address or name for the the 2024 general election is Oct. 7. “The Board of Elections […]
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Richland SWCD to host native plant workshop on May 5
MANSFIELD – As gardening season arrives, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a free workshop on native plants. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Guy Denny, retired Ohio Department of Natural Resources Chief […]
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Richland County building director to handle commercial stormwater reviews
MANSFIELD — Booming thunder and pouring rain Thursday morning provided the perfect backdrop for Stephen Risser to assume some new duties for Richland County. County commissioners approved an agreement allowing Risser, the county’s building department director, to also handle commercial stormwater reviews for the Richland Soil & Water Conservation District. Risser and Erica Thomas, director […]
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Volunteer precipitation monitoring class set for Feb. 27 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The next training and orientation session for Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Volunteer Precipitation Monitors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Richland County Longview Center at 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 258, Mansfield. Registration is requested by Feb. 26 by emailing Contact@RichlandSWCD or calling Theresa at […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $15K for new employee badges and key fobs
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved spending $15,225 for employee badges and key fobs as part of a previously-approved $1 million security upgrade at five county-owned buildings. The unanimous vote came during a meeting with Richland County Auditor Pat Dropsey and Matt Hill, who works in the auditor’s office as the county’s IT […]
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Explore 4-H: projects & programs events set for Feb. 3, 5
MANSFIELD — Have you ever wondered what 4-H is all about? How to get involved? What the program might offer for your young person? What projects are available for members to take? Richland County 4-H will offer two 4-H program and projects explore days in February. Both events are free and open to current and […]
Posted inLife and Culture
RSWCD offers arts & crafts workshops in 2024
MANSFIELD – With the holidays upon us, you may be thinking about what to gift the favorite people in your life. How about gifting experiences? Now is the perfect time to think about next year’s Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshops hosted by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) to share with and gift […]
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Richland County Board of Elections approves 3 polling location changes
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections met on Sept. 5 and approved three polling location changes for the Nov. 7 General Election. All other polling locations moved for the August Election will return to their original location. The first change affects voters in JACKSON A & B precincts: Old Location: Jackson Township Hall 3761 […]