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. […]
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Richland County Land Bank and Adult Parole Authority to expand in renovation
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved a $189,000 design contract that will lead to the renovations to the ground floor of the county administration building, as well as restrooms throughout the 56-year-old structure. The work, which will be done by Maurer Architectural Design Studio of Mansfield, will lead to expanded and improved spaces […]
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Richland County invests $2.27 million on county road resurfacing projects in 2024
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Engineer’s Office will spend $2.27 million to improve the conditions of county roads in 2024. Richland County commissioners on Tuesday awarded a $638,741 contract to Sarver Paving of Ashland to put new hot asphalt down on nearly five miles of county roads by the end of the summer. Those contracts […]
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Local HAMS will try to contact space station during Field Day Event at South Park
MANSFIELD — Danny Bailey hopes to talk to the International Space Station this weekend. Bailey will be joined at South Park in Mansfield by other members of the Intercity Amateur Radio Club, an organization of HAM radio operators, who will gather together for their annual Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on Saturday and Sunday. Bailey, a […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $737,149 for 2024 road improvements
MANSFIELD — The second leg of Richland County road improvements was approved on Tuesday by county commissioners. The three-member board voted unanimously on the request from county Engineer Adam Gove to resurface about 10.2 miles using the cold constructed asphalt pavement process, awarding a $737,149 contract to Earthworm Construction from Iberia. The vote comes a […]
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Richland County commissioners open bids to replacing aging Dayspring boilers
MANSFIELD — Standard Plumbing & Heating Co. submitted the apparent low bid in a project to replace aging boilers at at the Richland County Dayspring Assisted Living & Care Facility. Richland County commissioners on Thursday opened four bids for the work at the 99-year-old home at 3220 Olivesburg Road. Standard Plumbing & Heating, based in […]