Shelby & Madison students crowned Junior Fair royalty at 2026 Richland County Fair
Weston Rehberg and Kaylee Bowman were chosen as Junior Fair king and queen during competition at the John Hart Building.
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All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church hosts free community clothing swap in Bellville
BELLVILLE — The Community Call to Action Team at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church invites the public to a Free Community Clothing Swap on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 25 Church Street, Bellville,…
A Stroll Through the Garden: Violating seed-gathering principles can be dangerous
A while back, I got a strange call from a reader who has followed my column for a while. This person asked if I’d ever heard of Toxic Squash Syndrome.…
Don’t stop moving: Ashland runner Debbie Haynes takes on The Great World Race
The race begins in Antarctica, then travels through Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America and finishes in North America.
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife makes example of 21-year-old Ohio poacher
Across the country, wild turkey, white‑tailed deer and other wildlife depend on strong laws and responsible people to keep them safe. At the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, we need your help spreading the word about how poaching wildlife threatens America’s heritage. It takes from everyone – from wildlife, public…
Section of State Route 13 to close in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Road repairs on a major thoroughfare will have an impact on Richland County drivers over the next week. State Route 13, just north of State Route 96, will close on Monday, Aug. 10 for a culvert replacement, according to a press release from the Ohio Department of Transportation.…
Would you freeze when leadership is needed most?
This article was written and submitted to Richland Source by Josh Cole Fourteen years ago, I was preparing to take my boss’s place. In one tense conversation, I told him what worried me. He was strong and experienced. I was still young. I was afraid that if he didn’t like…
Mansfield Symphony Orchestra announces auditions for 2026-27 season
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for select positions for its 2026-2027 season on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Renaissance Theatre, located at 138 Park Avenue West in Mansfield. Open positions include: First Violin, SectionSecond Violin, Principal and SectionViola, SectionCello, SectionBass, Principal and SectionPrincipal FluteThird Flute/PiccoloFourth HornSecond…
Mansfield police seek public help in finding 4 ‘persons of interest’ from May homicide
Mansfield police on Friday released the photos of four “people of interest” wanted for questioning in the May 20 homicide.
RCT partners with Third Street Family Health to offer rides to medical appointments
A partnership between Third Street Family Health Services and RCT aims to bridge the gap for patients lacking access to reliable transportation.
Laugh Out Loud: Third Saturday in August comedy show in Mansfield expected to fill Renaissance Theatre
A comic from the Buckeye State. The Godfather of Boston comedy. And a comedian from New York — but not NYC.
Convoy escorts World War II, Korean & Vietnam war memorials from Mansfield to Ashland
City of Ashland employees lined the street displaying American flags along with several community members spread throughout the escort route.
Where stories become art: ‘Voices Out of the Dark’ celebrates stories of healing
Personal stories, shared experiences and original artwork will fill The 101 Tea Company Saturday as Voices Out of the Dark returns for its third year.
Manufacturing expansions and historic revivals anchor Richland County growth, officials say
“If we would have seen this report back then and said all of these things are happening in your community right now, I think we would have been shocked and awed,” Jessica Gribben said
The countdown begins: What to know before the 176th Richland County Fair gets started
Christy Keith said the 176th Richland County Fair’s biggest attraction is not the rides, food or entertainment.
Renaissance Theatre brings At Last: An Evening with Etta James starring Condrea Mason to The Brickyard for a pay-what-you-can outdoor concert experience
MANSFIELD, OHIO. — Following the overwhelming success of this summer’s outdoor production of 1776, the Renaissance Theatre is once again transforming downtown Mansfield’s Brickyard into a live performance venue with At Last: An Evening with Etta James on Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 PM. Presented in collaboration with Downtown Mansfield…
RCSO scam warning: Deputies will never phone you demanding fine payments
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is not calling area residents trying to demand payments for fines and/or warrants.
Richland County releases June’s building permits listing
MANSFIELD — Listed here is a report of permits applied for with the Richland County Building Department during the month of June, 2026. These reports are courtesy of Michelle Jordan, Office Manager of the Richland County Building Department. Anyone with questions regarding a specific permit should contact the Richland County…
Gimme Shelter: Eight new homes coming to Shelby
A six-home development is the largest project, each approximately 1,300 square feet and two stories tall, most on Second Street.
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