MANSFIELD — A $250,000 state grant will allow the Richland County Jail to begin offering enhanced medical services for inmates with drug addictions. That was the message Tuesday from Richland County Sheriff’s Office Lt. James Myers, the assistant jail administrator, during a meeting with the Richland County Board of Commissioners. The grant from the Ohio […]
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Nickel & Bean, Cade Stover partner for St. Jude Hospital donation
LEXINGTON — The “Every Nickel Counts” campaign raised nearly $12,000 from fall 2023 through February 2025 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Richland County commissioners premiere 2024 ‘State of the County’ video
Highlighted in the video are several of the Richland County’s important projects, community investments and its financial position.
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Feedback on wind, solar facilities sought from Richland County townships
Richland County commissioners are soliciting feedback and/or action from Richland County’s 18 townships regarding wind and solar facilities.
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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Richland County Building Dept. chief seeks federal grant to improve software
MANSFIELD — Stephen Risser wants to improve software technology in the Richland County Building Department, an effort he said Thursday will streamline the permitting process and also allow for a streamlined office staff. The Richland County Board of Commissioners like the idea and approved his request to apply for a $100,000 to $125,000 federal grant […]
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What is the future for former Westinghouse & YMCA sites in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD — What might the 14 acres of former Westinghouse properties look like when redeveloped on Mansfield’s east side? That was a topic for discussion Wednesday during a Richland County Land Bank board meeting, a gathering that included drawings showing potential usages done in conjunction with the U.S. EPA. In November 2023, the federal agency […]
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Downtown Wigs opens in new space
Downtown Wigs carries synthetic wigs, as well as human hair and specialized wigs. It also offers hats, women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, hair care products and cosmetics.
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Richland County commissioners OK $500K for Wayfinders relocation project
MANSFIELD — Wayfinders Ohio is $500,000 closer to a larger homeless shelter in Mansfield. The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to appropriate a half million dollars to the organization, which plans on relocating to former medical offices at 661 Park Ave. East. The funds will likely come from the county’s expected $8 […]
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Letter to the Editor: ARPA investigation should spread to Richland County
Editor, I read the articles about ARPA funding. ARPA is a good contributor of why the federal money printing machine has devalued the U.S. currency by nearly 30% in 4 years causing huge inflation for everyone for the benefit of few. Why not do a series about Richland County ARPA spending in sister media Richland […]