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The Ohio Department of Transportation is launching the first-of-its-kind Walk.Bike.Ohio plan.

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today reminded Ohio business owners that grants are available through the Ohio Department of Development (Development) to help small and medium-sized businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

An Ashland County man saw something walking across a field on June 9 that he just cannot explain. And it bothers him to this day.

The Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund helps women across Richland County pay for mammograms and other cancer-related costs.

Richland Public Health has announced the return of neighborhood immunization clinics.

It doesn't appear Mansfield and Richland County will lose its status as a Metropolitan Statistical Area, which could mean the continued flow of millions of federal dollars in the future.

A reorganization plan from Purdue Pharma was approved by Madison Township trustees on Monday afternoon, paving the way for the township to potentially receive future opioid settlement funds.

Richland County commissioners voted Tuesday to maintain the same percentage of  "excessive sales tax" it shares with cities, villages and townships in 2022.

MANSFIELD -- Amanda Miller said Tuesday there is safety in numbers during times of emergency.

Rising prices for materials may result in fewer roads being repaved in Madison Township this year, based upon a trustees’ special meeting on Monday afternoon.

Nate Tackett survived a brain tumor, a growth that had to be surgically removed five years ago. So an obstacle course doesn't strike fear in his heart.

MANSFIELD — A county-wide COVID-19 public health assessment failed to garner enough responses to provide a holistic view of Richland County’s Black and Brown community.

RICHLAND COUNTY -- Ohio 61, between Brannon Road and Settlement East Road, will close Monday, July 19, for a culvert replacement.

MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ The financial condition of Madison Township needs to be improved immediately, according to Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber’s office.

Destination Mansfield-Richland County and the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development on Friday announced consultants working on the community branding project will be here during the week of July 12-16.

Improving technology was the primary topic for Richland County commissioners on Thursday.

Former Ontario police officer Elijah Finley was sentenced to a three-year probation at Richland County Common Pleas Court on Thursday afternoon.

The Main Street Corridor Improvement Plan in Mansfield could receive $2 million in federal infrastructure improvement funds. 

An armed stand-off with the Mansfield Police Department ended peacefully on Thursday morning.

St. Peter’s Church announced this week it would host a "Christmas in July" dinner on Sunday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Peter’s Church on the corner of South Mulberry and West First streets.

The Richland County Honor Bus is now accepting applications submitted in person, rather than by mail. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the AmVets Post 26 at 1100 W. 4th St. The new submission deadline is Aug. 1.

Due to water main repairs, it will be necessary to close Glessner Avenue from South Mulberry Street to South Main Street, the city announced Wednesday afternoon.

Richland Public Health seeks public assistance in locating a dog implicated in the bite of a person.

Richland Public Health has announced its mosquito spraying schedule for the next few days.

The shelves at the FISH Food Pantry are full! The response to last week’s urgent request for food donations has been overwhelming, organizers said.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday that H2Ohio's farmer incentive program is expanding into 10 additional counties in the Western Lake Erie Basin, including Richland and Crawford.

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 16 people died in 15 traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Friday, July 2, and ended Monday, July 5.

The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance has announced its first Community Day, scheduled Saturday, Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A man wanted for corruption, weapons under disability and  aggravated possession of drugs is on this week's list of Most Wanted suspects, as compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitives Task Force in the Richland County Division.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ized a contingent from the Ohio State Highway Patrol to respond to Texas to assist local law enforcement with border surveillance.

The Richland County Youth and Family Council is currently running a summer employment program for TANF-eligible youth. The enrollment period has ended; but similar opportunities and additional supports are available through a WIOA-funded program at Catalyst Life Services.

The Mansfield Fire Department has obtained a $3,000 state grant to assist in the purchase of an unmanned aerial drone to assist at fire scenes and in search & rescue efforts.

The park will be located off the B&O Bike Trail by the State Route 97 parking lot. 

The Norwalk Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred Friday at 11:07 a.m. in southern Huron County.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced Friday he has approved a request from the U.S. Department of 比特币交易app哪个好homeland Security and the National Guard Bureau to activate additional members of the Ohio National Guard in support of the Southwest Border mission.

Due to water main repairs, Park Avenue West in both directions will be reduced to single lanes from Bartley Avenue to Sherman Avenue, the City of Mansfield announced Friday.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has granted Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost’s request to permanently enjoin a law that sought to unconstitutionally restrict Ohio’s power to cut taxes.

MANSFIELD -- Anbria D. Murnahan, 25, has been charged with two felony counts after turning herself in to Mansfield Police, according to a press release from Capt. Shari Robertson on Thursday afternoon.

Independence Day fireworks this weekend may not be a cause for celebration for your family dog. In fact, the loud booms and bright lights may be a cause for terror.

MANSFIELD ─ Two men within the Mansfield Fire Department were promoted Thursday morning.

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Ohio State Highway Patrol and AAA are reminding drivers to be alert and patient if traveling over the Independence Day weekend.

SHELBY – The FISH Food Pantry has some particular needs to fill its shelves.

MANSFIELD -- Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed:

Richland County commissioners on Tuesday took the next step toward creating more usable space in the courthouse.

the Mansfield Rising plan, resumes next week.

FREDERICKTOWN – The Fredericktown officer involved in Knox County's first police shooting since 2014 carries a clean professional track record, and was recently commended by Chief Kyle Johnson for his decision-making skills, records show.

Security may be enhanced with a new perimeter fence at the Richland County Jail.