RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. could sell wine and mixed […]
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Voters to weigh levy renewals, Bellville liquor option
Richland County voters will decide multiple property tax renewals this election. The renewals include funding for fire protection and local services in several communities. The Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. will also be on the ballot for a local liquor option allowing wine and mixed beverages to be sold on Sundays. […]
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Property Transfers: West Creek Conservancy scores big on former Camp Covert property for $2.6 million
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — West Creek Conservancy purchased 1366 Orweiler Road and V/L on Orweiler Road from Camp Covert for $2.6 million. The property sits next to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary (OBS), which was a key factor in the decision to purchase the land, said Derek Schafer, executive director of West Creek Conservancy. West Creek Conservancy […]
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Four candidates seek two Springfield Township trustee seats
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are seeking to fill two open Springfield Township trustee seats in the Nov. 4 election, each promising to guide the community toward a bright future. Trustees serve four-year terms with a salary around $26,882 per year, according to Fiscal Officer Anita Kochheiser. Anita L. Kochheiser Kochheiser, 60, is seeking election as […]
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Ontario opens ‘Hometown Hero’ veteran banner submissions
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario is planning its second annual “Veterans Way” display with submissions now open for Ontario or Springfield Township residents. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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New Year’s night fire causes $20 million damage to Shelby recycling company
SHELBY — A fire on New Year’s night caused about $20 million in damage at Blue BlueScope Recycling and Materials, according to Shelby Fire Department Chief Mike Thompson. The cause of the blaze at 2384 Ohio 39 in Jackson Township had not been officially determined as of Thursday afternoon, according to the chief, who met […]
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Springfield Twp. voters to decide fire levy renewals
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — The levies, a combined 3.5-mill property tax, generate about $1 million per year for the fire department and EMS.
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Shelby mayor reacts to last week’s house explosion near Crestline
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag thanked those who responded to last week’s house explosion on Hook Road near Crestline.
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1 dead, 2 injured Friday in house explosion near Crestline
A house explosion in Richland County left one woman dead and two people hospitalized Friday afternoon.
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Ontario man killed in car-motorcycle crash on Ohio 314 Sunday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ontario man was killed Sunday afternoon in a car-motorcycle crash on Ohio 314 north of Millsboro Road. According to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Joshua Miller died at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a crash at 3:38 p.m. Troopers said Miller was northbound on Ohio 314 while […]