“When thunderstorms roll in, you make a choice to either succumb with tears to the gloomy downpour, or smile and look for rainbows.” — Author Richelle Goodrich from “Making Wishes: Quotes, Thoughts & A Little Poetry for Every Day of the Year” MANSFIELD — A string of warm, sunny days across north central Ohio may […]
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No emergency declaration means no storm damage assistance
MANSFIELD — The storm in several areas of Richland County at the end of July did not have a formal disaster declaration, according to a press release issued by Rebecca Owens, director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Because no declaration was issued funding is not available for damages related to this storm. Individuals […]
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1,500 Richland County residents remain without power after storm
MANSFIELD — Approximately 1,500 homes remained without power as of 5 p.m. as a result of overnight storms which featured high winds, according to Rebecca A. Owens, Director/LEPC Coordinator of the Richland County EMA. Owens said EMA has conducted drive-by damage assessments in the southeastern part of Richland County. One homeowner on Garver Road reported […]
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Overnight storm impacts southern Richland, Ashland County
MANSFIELD — An overnight storm blew through southeastern Richland County and southwestern Ashland County leaving a wake of destruction in its path, according to Rebecca A. Owens, Director/LEPC Coordinator of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Owens stated that at approximately 5:34 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southeastern Richland County […]
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Severe weather alert issued for north central Ohio
CLEVELAND — A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in north central Ohio by the National Weather Service in Cleveland. A heat advisory went into effect at 9:49 p.m. on Thursday night and remains in place through 9 p.m. on Friday night. According to the National Weather Service, the heat index value could reach 104 […]