MANSFIELD — Steve Sheldon — and two veteran law enforcement officers who used to work for him — are campaigning to be the next Richland County sheriff. Sheldon, Matt Mayer […]
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Richland County Dog Warden seeks ‘baffling’ solution to noisy problem
MANSFIELD — Richland County Dog Warden Missy Houghton is seeking a baffling solution to a noisy problem. Houghton received approval from county commissioners on Thursday to have baffle-type panels installed […]
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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 […]
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Mansfield City Council approves finance office staffing changes
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship said Tuesday she has ideas for what the Mansfield Finance Director’s office can do. Now that City Council has blessed her sweeping reconfiguration of the office […]
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No need for delay: Mansfield City Council OKs new mayor’s 2024 budget on one read
MANSFIELD — Maybe it was the fact Mayor Jodie Perry sat in front of City Council Tuesday night to present her own 2024 spending plan. Maybe it was the fact […]
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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 […]
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Mansfield firefighters developing, testing tool to fight electric vehicle blazes
MANSFIELD — Capt. Shawn Yerian said Monday a new “nozzle” being developed by the Mansfield Fire Dept. could be a tool to help combat electric vehicle fires. “The Mansfield Fire […]
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Growth, infrastructure and safety: New Mansfield mayor’s budget reflects priorities
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry said a budget is a monetary reflection of priorities, which the new leader will unveil for the first time Tuesday during a City Council meeting. […]
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Open Source: ODOT clearing trees, brush from right-of-way along Ohio 13
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Plowing for Pizza: Zader leads effort to land $25K from Domino’s to help clear snow
MANSFIELD — Stephanie Zader said a $25,000 donation from Domino’s will have an impact on Mansfield’s streets even after she is out of office. An At-large member of Mansfield City […]