MANSFIELD — The Christmas holiday shopping season got off to a good start in Richland County in November 2023. At least in terms of sales tax collection.
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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.
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Deja vu: Morgenstern challenges Vero in Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — It’s deja vu all over again in the Republican Party primary race for Richland County commissioner. Incumbent Tony Vero meets challenger David Morgenstern in a rematch of the race between the two in 2020.
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New $1.2 million Richland County Fairgrounds show arena fully funded
MANSFIELD — There will be a new $1.2 million show arena built at the Richland County Fairgrounds by the time the 2024 fair begins in August. County commissioners on Tuesday approved the allocation of up to $200,000 from the county’s capital funds to finish the fundraising needs of the group that’s been working on the […]
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Milliron Auto Parts celebrates 70th anniversary
SHELBY — The Milliron Auto Parts team celebrated the business’ 70th anniversary on Monday with community leaders.
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Richland County commissioners unveil 2023 ‘State of the County’ video
MANSFIELD — Tony Vero said Tuesday a 2023 “State of the County” video highlights public/private investment in Richland County. “What you will see is taxpayer investment from the northern part of the county to the southern party of the county,” the county commissioner said.
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Could roundabout solve crash issues at Middle Bellville/Orchard Park intersection?
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — Could another traffic roundabout be in Richland County’s future? It’s too early to tell, but county Engineer Adam Gove wants to consider all options at the intersection of Middle Bellville and Orchard Park roads in Washington Township.
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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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New Richland County building boss settling into new role in familiar locale
MANSFIELD — Stephen Risser said Richland County commissioners offered him a chance he couldn’t refuse. The chance to come home again.
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library program gets revival in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Hello again, Dolly. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has returned to Richland County through a collaboration of Richland Public Health, Richland County Youth & Family Council and the local Community Health Access Project.
