“Dolly Parton was such a precious person on this earth, and it is very, very sad to see her go,” said Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya.
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Richland County to celebrate Dolly Parton Day and encourage support for local Imagination Library
MANSFIELD — Richland County will recognize Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day in honor of her longstanding commitment to children, early literacy and giving communities the opportunity to help young readers thrive. Richland County Commissioners Daryl Banks, Cliff Mears and Tony Vero, along with Richland Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Chaya, will participate in a […]
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Richland County Jail kitchen to get $550K upgrade after nearly 20 years of operation
The Richland County Jail kitchen will get an upgrade in 2026 at an estimated cost of around $550,000.
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Severe storms, flooding remain top concerns in Richland County hazard plan
Severe storms and flooding remain the top two concerns in the Richland County Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation plan.
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Richland County commissioners oppose data center plan, but cannot ban them
Richland County commissioners remain opposed to a data center plan in Franklin Township, but said they don’t have the legal authority to ban them.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Voters should stand up for wind & solar energy
To the editor: On May 5, 2026, Richland County Voters will have the opportunity to vote whether to overturn the County Commissioners ban on utility-scale wind and solar development in 11 of 18 townships. This is a citizen-led campaign to restore local control over energy development decisions. Farmers would have the opportunity to use their […]
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Letter to the Editor: Former Richland County Commissioners weigh in on local renewable energy issue
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 […]
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No ‘Taj Mahal’ built with taxpayer money, commissioners say of renovated courthouse
Richland County officials are inviting the public Tuesday to celebrate a four-year, $5.3 million renovation project.
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Concerned residents ask officials about potential ICE work in Richland County
Sheriff Steve Sheldon said Thursday he will meet with a group of residents concerned about potential federal immigration law enforcement activity.
Posted inCommunity Development
Commissioners ‘very pleased’ with effort by Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development
Richland County commissioners said Tuesday they are pleased with work being done by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.