PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP (4:30 p.m.) – A text message Thursday evening from the National Weather Service alerted Jenny Beverage that something wicked was about to come her way. A subsequent phone […]
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Richland County residents: Here’s your guide to the April 8 solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass over North America, including Richland County. Here’s your tips to prepare.
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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. […]
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700 Ohio Edison customers without power; Wind Advisory in effect through 7 p.m.
MANSFIELD — It’s yet another eventful weather day in north central Ohio with a major drop in temperatures throughout Wednesday afternoon, according to Rebecca Owens, director of Richland County’s Emergency […]
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Severe weather: Hail, high winds possible tonight, temperatures to plunge Wednesday night
MANSFIELD — The National Weather Service has advised that severe weather will be possible across the region into early Wednesday with temperatures dropping rapidly Wednesday night. Large hail is the […]
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Open Source: Will the solar eclipse impact cell service?
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up […]
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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 […]
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Area Agency on Aging to “Spring into Health” event on March 5
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is happy to announce the upcoming “Spring into Health” event, dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in […]
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Open Source: What are local government offices planning during the April 8 eclipse?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click […]
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Winter Storm Gerri takes icy cold aim at north central Ohio
“The cold earth slept below; Above the cold sky shone; And all around, with a chilling sound; From caves of ice and fields of snow; The breath of night like […]