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Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority may reopen Section 8 waiting list this year
MANSFIELD — It’s been nearly 18 months since the Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) closed its Section 8 voucher waiting list. Now, MMHA director Steve Andrews sees a reopening date on the horizon. “In the next three to four months, we should be down to a number where...
Shelby lawmakers to vote on candidate filing deadline extension Monday
SHELBY — Matt Finfgeld proposed a 90-day candidate filing deadline for Shelby candidates back at the end of May. Finfgeld, director of the Richland County Board of Elections, was joined by Jane Zimmermann, deputy director, and Bill Freytag, board chairman, to speak to Shelby City Council on May 20.
ODOD extends Land Bank demolition deadlines for YMCA, Denver Roof
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Development has extended the time for the Richland County Land Bank to complete demolition and clean-up efforts at two current projects. The Land Bank board met in special session on Friday to accept ODOD’s continuance for projects at the former YMCA on Park Avenue West and the former Denver Roof building on Park Avenue East.
Richland 200: Nos. 131-140 to put talent on display early in 2024-25
MANSFIELD — You won't have to wait long to see the athletes ranked Nos. 131-140 of this year's Richland 200. All of them play a fall sport and if you don't catch them then, they will be in action during the winter as well. Let's meet them. ...
Richland County Land Bank and Adult Parole Authority to expand in renovation
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved a $189,000 design contract that will lead to the renovations to the ground floor of the county administration building, as well as restrooms throughout the 56-year-old structure. The work, which will be done by Maurer Architectural Design Studio of Mansfield, will...
Rising prescription drug costs could mean changes for Richland County's insurance coverage
Richland County’s health insurance plan may have to stop covering the cost of drugs used to treat Type 2 diabetes when they are used for weight loss only. County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio representative Wendy Dillingham told the county commissioners on Tuesday that increasing drug prices continued to be the major reason for higher overall costs for the program during the first quarter and in comparison to year-to-date figures.
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Approaches
Homeowners and renters with disaster-related damage or loss from the March 14 tornadoes in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland, and Union counties have just a few more days to apply with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). July 1 is the last day...
Richland County projects slated to receive funding in new state capital budget
COLUMBUS — Nine Richland County projects will receive state money following recent passage of Substitute House Bill 2 by the Ohio House of Representatives, according to State Rep. Marilyn John (R-Richland County). The state’s two-year construction budget for capital projects will make historic investments in local community projects across Ohio. According to John,...
Greater Cleveland Food Bank receives pork donation from OPC
In northeast Ohio, one in seven people is food insecure — a challenge the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is working to solve in the communities they serve. Getting nutritious, high-quality protein is a particular concern for those in need, which is why the annual assistance from Ohio’s pig farmers through their Pork Power program is especially beneficial.
Richland 200: Top 150 kicks off with elite talent, future leaders at 141-150
MANSFIELD — We have officially reached the Top 150 in the annual summer series known as the Richland 200. From here, rankings are like splitting hairs as every athlete is approaching elite level. Let's meet those who came in at 141-150. ...
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