Richland County News

MANSFIELD - Richland County Commissioners were dealt a blow Tuesday in their efforts to find a way to fund the county's endangered 9-1-1 system.

The Ohio state fire marshal said at least six people, including four professional fireworks exhibitors, were injured as a result of fireworks incidents during the Fourth of July weekend.

Two dogs that were "out of their minds" attacked a city woman Monday night. Richland County Dog Warden Dave Jordan described the scene at 509 Allison Ave.

The Richland County Commissioners and Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon met Tuesday to discuss options to generate $4,000,000 to cover the cost of the sheriff's road patrol and 911.

Off the beaten path and tucked away in Richland County, you'll find crops, cattle, and the like.

A Richland County corrections officer has graduated from the Law Enforcement Foundation's Police Executive Leadership College.

A Virginia boy was killed in a two-vehicle accident shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday in Richland County.

The Richland County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol and County 911 service could be eliminated next year if the recession continues.

A Columbus woman was charged Monday with two counts of theft after she allegedly short-changed clerks at two Ashland gas stations.

Richland County Commissioner Ed Olson said the cuts will not affect the budget because the county auditor's office made plans at the beginning of the year anticipating the reduction in revenue.

A Richland County Transit bus involved in a minor accident earlier this month will be repaired by a company in Twinsburg, Ohio.

The Richland County Republican Club weekly luncheons have increased interest in the Republican Party.

MANSFIELD - Oak Hill Cottage, an old Victorian home, is well preserved and beautifully decorated, as if frozen in time.

The Richland County Commissioners Tuesday approved $250,000 worth of Community Development Block Grant funding for the fiscal year 2009.

A large wave of support was shown Friday outside of the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library by dozens of people opposed to potential state cuts to fund libraries.

MANSFIELD - Haylee Donathan's mother knew sex offender Robbi Potter was on the run, authorities said Wednesday.

MANSFIELD - Juvenile court administrators updated county commissioners on their budget Thursday.

MANSFIELD - Haylee Donathan is coming home. The 4-year-old Crestline girl, the subject of a nationwide manhunt for nearly a month, was found unharmed Tuesday afternoon at a Christian retreat center just outside San Diego.

Richland County Regional Planning Director Dick Adair said the comprehensive land-use plan is really just a tool for decision-makers and doesn't replace local zoning decisions.

A 4-year-old girl who was considered to be in serious danger because she was with a fugitive sex offender and her mother was found safe Tuesday night, 10TV News reported.