MANSFIELD – Catalyst Life Services, in partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services (RCJFS), is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Summer Youth Program. This initiative, funded by the Richland County Commissioners, is designed to provide local youth with valuable work experience while earning a competitive wage and receiving essential job training. The program will run […]
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Richland Newhope welcomes Jennifer Wagner to board
MANSFIELD — Jennifer Wagner has been appointed as the newest member of the Richland Newhope/Richland County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
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New BearCat armored vehicle arrives for use in Mansfield, around Richland County
MANSFIELD — It’s a considerable public safety investment local law enforcement units hope doesn’t need to be used. But it’s an invaluable tool in the toolbox when it rolls out of the garage, according to Mansfield Safety Services Director Keith Porch, the city’s former police chief. A new $392,539 BearCat armored rescue vehicle — primarily […]
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A cooler summer: Commissioners consider central AC at dog shelter
MANSFIELD — It may be a cooler summer next year for canines at the Richland County Dog Warden & Adoption Center. County Dog Warden Missy Houghton spoke to county commissioners on Thursday about the possibility of installing central air conditioning into the kennel area that houses canines at the 810 N. Home Road shelter. She […]
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B&O trail connections set for Mansfield City Council; cannabis dispensary zoning delayed
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council will be asked Tuesday to take two steps forward on an eventual path that will one day connect the B&O Trail to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi will ask local lawmakers to consider seeking bids for a $1.9 million connector trail between the B&O and Trimble Road — and […]
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New $1.2 million show arena set to debut at the 174th Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — A new, air-conditioned, $1.2 million show arena will welcome visitors when the 174th Richland County Fair begins on Sunday. “Adena (Corp.) stepped up and got the building built and we got the stuff inside it that we needed. We have a little bit more to do inside, but it will be ready for […]
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Traffic study could lead to roundabout at Middle Bellville, Orchard Park intersection
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved a traffic study that could one day lead to a roundabout at the intersection of Middle Bellville and Orchard Park roads. Commissioners approved county Engineer Adam Gove’s request for a $12,975 contract with EMH&T from Columbus to do a five-year study of accidents at the intersection […]
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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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Successful public fundraiser will result in new Richland County Dog Shelter kennels
MANSFIELD — A successful public fundraiser will result in new, more spacious and drier kennels for residents of the Richland County Dog Warden’s Office & Adoption Shelter. Dog Warden Missy Houghton met with county commissioners on Tuesday to announce a GoFundMe campaign by volunteer supporters of the Home Road shelter had raised just over $24,000 […]
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Auditor: Former Richland County JFS director owes $16,614 for unworked hours
MANSFIELD — Former Richland County Job & Family Services Executive Director Sharlene Neumann apparently owes the government $16,614 after allegedly being paid for more than 350 hours that she didn’t actually work. Findings for recovery totaling that amount were issued Tuesday against Neumann by Ohio Auditor Keith Faber’s office, according to an emailed press release. […]