MANSFIELD — Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. Famed 19th Century American essayist and novelist Charles Dudley Warner proffered that quip of an insight. A friend of Mark Twain’s, many since have mistakenly attributed Warner’s remark to Twain. Regardless of its origin, it’s an oft-repeated lament. But on Monday, April […]
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Tornado aftermath: ‘We just prayed that we were going to make it through’
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP (4:30 p.m.) – A text message Thursday evening from the National Weather Service alerted Jenny Beverage that something wicked was about to come her way. A subsequent phone call from her mom confirmed it – a tornado was on the ground in northern Crawford County and was headed east. That’s when Jenny and […]
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700 Ohio Edison customers without power; Wind Advisory in effect through 7 p.m.
MANSFIELD — It’s yet another eventful weather day in north central Ohio with a major drop in temperatures throughout Wednesday afternoon, according to Rebecca Owens, director of Richland County’s Emergency Management Agency. At this time, The Salvation Army is NOT expected to open this evening. * WHAT…West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up […]
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Madison Middle School site of Nov. 13 solar eclipse meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host an informational meeting for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at Madison Middle School, 1419 Grace St., Mansfield. An update will be shared on countywide planning as well as information on how […]
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Seniors discuss emergency preparedness during Area Agency on Aging Panel
ONTARIO — Laughter erupted from more than 100 senior citizens, all gathered at circular tables at the Area Agency on Aging’s meeting room. Chief Adam Spellman had just finished telling the group of gray-haired guests about a free program available through the Springfield Township Fire Department. If a senior citizen wants to confirm their fire […]
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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 […]