RICHLAND COUNTY — Here’s your what/where/when guide for the April 8 total solar eclipse passing over north central Ohio.
Solar Eclipse 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will go through Ohio and Richland County will be in the path of totality. What can you expect? How to prepare? Where to watch? Read below for all of the latest news and information.
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Time to make plans for solar eclipse viewing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was a compilation of information from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Be sure to make your plans early for the total solar eclipse on […]
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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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Open Source: What are local government offices planning during the April 8 eclipse?
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Madison Middle School site of Nov. 13 solar eclipse meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) will host an informational meeting for the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. The meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 13 […]
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Shelby City Council briefed on upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse
Preparedness will be critical in anticipation of the total solar eclipse, which will occur at approximately 3:12 p.m. April 8, 2024.
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What’s all the fuss about with the 2024 total solar eclipse?
MANSFIELD — So what’s all the hullabaloo about concerning the upcoming 2024 total solar eclipse? Why may an estimated 200,000 umbraphiles and coronaphiles descend on Richland County on April 8, […]
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Total solar eclipse: Richland County officials prep for April 8 astronomical event
MANSFIELD — An estimated 250,000 umbraphiles and coronaphiles may descend on Richland County on April 8, 2024. If it’s a sunny day, at least. But not to worry. Those are […]
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Mansfield City Schools cancels classes on day of 2024 solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education voted Tuesday to cancel classes for next year’s solar eclipse. The board voted 4-0 to use a calamity day and give […]