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Supt. Rob Peterson of Madison Local Schools said the district will need to cut nearly $2 million from its budget ahead of next school year after voters rejected a combined renewal levy. “We try to be good stewards of the district funds and we’re a four star district on our report card,” he said. “We work really hard to do a lot of things right in our district and to not have the support for a renewal levy is pretty frustrating.” Read the full story here.
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Lexington Local Schools Supt. Kevin Young said there are “difficult decisions ahead” after voters rejected a property tax renewal and proposed income tax at the ballot. Read the full story here.
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Lucas voters reject 0.75% income tax The Village of Lucas’ proposed 0.75% income tax has failed. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, 107 votes were for the additional income tax and 116 votes were against it. Read the full story here.
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Incumbent Jim Jordan claims victory in race for Ohio’s 4th District
Jordan has represented Ohio’s 4th Congressional District for nearly two decades. His next two-year term will begin in January.
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Madison Township voters reject levies, natural gas aggregation
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township voters have rejected two proposed property tax levies and a natural gas aggregation. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections,…
Mears sweeps to another term on the Richland County Board of Commissioners
Cliff Mears, who won another term Tuesday as a Richland County commissioner, quickly said it’s a team game as a member of a three-official board.
Lexington parks gain another five years of funding
LEXINGTON — Lexington voters approved a five-year, 1-mill parks and recreation levy on Tuesday night. According to final unofficial results from the Richland County Board of Elections, the levy received…
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Shelby grad Brian Yetzer returns home Nov. 24 to share art, technology and music
The visit is sponsored by the Shelby High School Alumni Association. All sessions will take place in the Shelby High School Performing Arts Center.
News Man Weekly: Allie Watson, Alex Dorsey discuss $25 million Downtown Forward project in Mansfield
We welcome Allie Watson of the Richland County Foundation and Alex Dorsey of the Windsor Companies for an in-depth conversation about Downtown Forward.
65 to 70 percent of Richland County voters expected to participate in November election
Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld said Monday he anticipates 65 to 70 percent of the county voters will have cast ballots by the time polls close on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Oppose the Raemelton property proposal
Dear Editor, I attended the Mansfield City Council meeting on Oct. 27 after getting a scant six days notice of the proposed meeting concerning the re-zoning of 65 acres of the residual Raemelton (Black family) property on Cook road from residential to “planned unit development”(PUD).
Former Butler mayor found guilty of felony vehicular assault in Richland County Common Pleas Court
Former Butler Mayor Wesley Dingus is scheduled to be sentenced in December in Richland County Common Pleas Court.
Shelby, Ontario & Clear Fork all host playoff games, while Lucas will make road trip
MANSFIELD – North central Ohio football fans will have no shortage of nearby choices if they want to attend a second-round playoff football game on Friday night. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the postseason pairings over the weekend and it confirms a bevy of activity in the region.
Section of North Franklin Street closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to a water main repair, it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. North Franklin Street from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street. The road closed on Nov. 2 with construction signs…
‘Fall in Love with Downtown’ celebration set for Nov. 6 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Historic-inspired arches, glowing halo lights and new gathering spaces have reshaped downtown Mansfield. Fall in Love with Downtown will celebrate the transformation on Nov. 6 with live music, public art and an opportunity to explore the completed Main Street Improvement Project, hosted by The City of Mansfield and…
$10.5 million Shelby property transfer leads October listings
SHELBY — A Shelby nursing and rehabilitation facility was part of a $10.5 million property transfer recorded in October by the Richland County Recorder’s office. Green Palms Health and Rehab Center of Shelby Propco LLC purchased the property at 225 W. Main St. from CWood Asset Ownership LLC for $10.5…
Ontario trick-or-treat brings families out for Halloween
ONTARIO — Ontario families embraced the Halloween spirit Saturday evening as trick-or-treaters ventured out in search of candy. A variety of costumes, excited children and decorated homes helped set the scene for an evening filled with seasonal fun.
OSHP promotes safe driving ahead of peak deer season
“We know that deer activity typically increases at dawn and dusk, when visibility is low and many drivers are traveling to and from work,” Gov. Mike DeWine said.
Shelby Halloween Parade draws monsters, superheroes and more to Main Street
SHELBY — Families and community members lined Main Street Saturday afternoon for a Halloween parade, featuring the Shelby High School marching band. Other marchers twirled batons and tossed candy, as trick-or-treaters waited eagerly on the curb with buckets and bags at the ready.
17-year-old girl killed, 3 others seriously injured in U.S. 30/Ohio 511 crash in Ashland County
A 17-year-old girl died and three other people were seriously injured Saturday night in a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 30 in Ashland County.
Balancing board duties and the trail: Matthew Failor readies Alaskan Husky Adventures for 2027 Iditarod
The Mansfield native has been elected as president of the Iditarod Official Finishers Club, earning a seat on the Iditarod Trail Committee Board of Directors.
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