MANSFIELD — After two months, Ohio restaurants were finally allowed to resume operations last week. But reopening comes with its own set of challenges. Social distancing requirements reduce seating capacity. Ripples […]
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COVID-19: Ohio Senate approves bill preventing voting changes
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate took a step Wednesday that could stop any repeat of what happened to the March primary election as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. It […]
Professional cleaning services offer COVID-19 options
MANSFIELD — As businesses in Ohio begin to reopen, professional cleaning services are seeing a surge in demand. Bernie Fernandez can hardly go 10 minutes without getting a call. Fernandez, […]
COVID-19: Mansfield City Parks offer ‘socially-distant’ summer program, free lunches this summer
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, Mansfield Art Center, Mansfield Richland County Public Library and Richland County Children Services are partnering to offer a socially distant […]
How to avoid post-COVID lines at the BMV
MANSFIELD — A crowd lined the sidewalk on Tuesday at the Mansfield Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Many took shelter from the beaming sun and near 90-degree heat by standing under the […]
DeWine forms Congregate Care Unified Response Teams
COLUMBUS — Ohio governor Mike DeWine announced Monday the formation of new Congregate Care Unified Response Teams to test residents and staff members in Ohio’s nursing homes. “Nursing facilities have […]
COVID-19: Richland County commissioners see less revenue, hold off on budget cuts
MANSFIELD — Richland County officials, while seeing a financial hit to the general fund during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Tuesday are they are not yet ready to start making budget […]
Calling all photographers: Send us your pictures of life during COVID-19
It’s no secret that life looks a little different now than it did before. We’re working from our living rooms, homeschooling our kids, hosting drive-by graduation ceremonies and donning face […]
Richland County’s 3rd COVID-19 death traced to long-term care facility
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s third reported COVID-19 related death was a 79-year-old man who became ill while living in a long-term care facility, according to Richland Public Health Commissioner Sarah […]
Community Bulletin: COVID-19 Local Updates
This story will be updated around the clock with the latest news and information pertaining to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Richland County. It will serve as a one-stop-shop […]

