The Richland County Emergency Management Agency is actively working to identify and mitigate the potential for disasters around the county.
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Potes returning as director of Richland County Emergency Management
Bellville resident Sarah Potes will begin on May 8 her new role as director of the Richland County Emergency Management Agency.
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Richland County EMA Director Rebecca Owens resigns Thursday
County commissioners on Thursday afternoon accepted the resignation of Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Rebecca Owens.
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Richland County EMA to update hazard mitigation plan
Richland County’s hazard mitigation plan is set to expire in June 2026 and must be updated every five years.
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Where should I go for the 2024 solar eclipse? Your comprehensive guide
RICHLAND COUNTY — Here’s your what/where/when guide for the April 8 total solar eclipse passing over north central Ohio.
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Richland County government offices likely to close on April 8 — Eclipse Day
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday it plans to close county buildings on April 8, the day north central Ohio will experience a complete solar eclipse. “We’ll have an announcement soon. We’re most likely going to close,” Commissioner Tony Vero said. The once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event has created widespread interest in the […]
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Shelby man ID’d as missing boater in Sunday fishing pond incident
The body of a missing boater was recovered Sunday afternoon in a Plymouth Township pond near London West Road.
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Local law enforcement officials wouldn’t mind overcast skies during solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — Lt. Jason Murfield said Friday morning he wouldn’t mind an overcast day in Richland County on April 8, aka solar eclipse day. That would make life much easier for the commander of the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol in a county that could see as many as 250,000 visitors pour […]
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Shelby City Council briefed on upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse
Preparedness will be critical in anticipation of the total solar eclipse, which will occur at approximately 3:12 p.m. April 8, 2024.