MANSFIELD — Your eyeballs aren’t the only lenses that need special protection on April 8. Do you plan to snap photos of the upcoming solar eclipse? Here are some tips for keeping your gear safe and getting the best possible shots. Use the right gear Any camera can be used to capture the wide-ranging scene […]
Solar Eclipse 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will go through Ohio and Richland County will be in the path of totality. What can you expect? How to prepare? Where to watch? Read below for all of the latest news and information.
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What is your artistic vision of the upcoming solar eclipse? Share it!
MANSFIELD — What is your artistic vision of the upcoming solar eclipse? Luke Beekman with Mankind Murals Inc. would love to help you share that vision with the community Local residents are invited to submit original artwork for a Luminous Eclipse event in the Luminous City studio lot in downtown Mansfield at 88 N. Diamond […]
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Ask a scientist: OSU’s Adrienne Hopson talks citizen science and the solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — Dr. Adrienne Hopson teaches biology for a living. But when she’s off the clock, you might just find her teaching a different type of science. Hopson is a biology professor at the Ohio State University’s Mansfield campus. In her spare time, she volunteers for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a solar […]
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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 residents: Here’s your guide to the April 8 solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, including Richland County. Here’s your tips to prepare.
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Time to make plans for solar eclipse viewing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was a compilation of information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Be sure to make your plans early for the total solar eclipse on April 8. There are many Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) locations that will provide a great backdrop for the astronomical event. “This total solar […]
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Open Source: Will the solar eclipse impact cell service?
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up to 250,000 visitors ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse. Richland County is along the event’s “path of totality” — making it a primary […]
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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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Open Source: What are local government offices planning during the April 8 eclipse?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What are Richland County and the City of Mansfield’s plans for their buildings and services (outside of public safety) for […]
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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 […]