RICHLAND COUNTY — Three Richland County fire departments have secured grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry which will strengthen their response and protect the communities they serve — from new radios to wildfire personal protective equipment (PPE). The Ohio Division of Forestry awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants to rural […]
Washington Township
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Fire destroys massive metal barn along Woodville Road in Washington Township
A fire destroyed a massive metal barn along Woodville Road in Washington Township on Saturday night.
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Open Source: What’s with the legal drama between Bellville & Washington Township?
BELLVILLE — The village of Bellville is taking Washington Township trustees to court… again. On March 10, 2025, the village filed an appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court, the latest in a string of legal actions pertaining to the cost of services provided by the Washington Township Fire Department. Over the last three years, the village […]
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Body of 45-year-old man found Easter Sunday after Washington Township house fire
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — The body of a 45-year-old man was found Easter Sunday morning after a house fire near the intersection of Touby and Garver roads in Washington Township. Bob Ball, chief investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office, said only a preliminary identity for the man had been established as of Sunday morning. The […]
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Mansfield seeks $500K in grants to convert Liberty Park bathhouse into pavilion
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is seeking grants totaling $500,000 to restore the former Liberty Park Pool bathhouse into an open-air pavilion. Public Works Director Louis Andres told City Council on Tuesday evening the city has requested the funds from the Richland County Foundation and the Milliron Foundation. The project would restore and preserve […]
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Property tax renewal on Nov. ballot would sustain Washington Twp. fire services
Voters will decide on a property tax renewal to support Washington Twp fire services. No new taxes are involved.
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Washington Township celebrates opening of new $9.6 million municipal complex
Washington Township opens a $9.6M complex, enhancing public safety and community engagement. Visit the open house Saturday!
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Mansfield man killed, two others seriously injured in Ohio 13 crash
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — One person was killed and two more people suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Ohio 13 south of Mansfield. According to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 5:04 a.m. near mile post 7. Troopers said Tarin Hoffman, 36, of Mansfield was […]
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Open Source: What’s the construction on Lexington Ave near Yoga 419?
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — It’s official — storage units are coming to Washington Township near the Village of Lexington.
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Springfield, Troy & Washington township trustee seats to be elected
RICHLAND COUNTY — Residents in Springfield, Troy and Washington townships all have contested trustee races to decide in the general election.