Tiger Bradley dives into Dutton family’s past in his newest play “88”
MANSFIELD — Sometimes we have to reckon with our past before we can step forward into the future. That’s the message Mansfield playwright Henry “Tiger” Bradley hopes to convey with…
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Newsroom After Hours debuts goth/ punk rock show May 17
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Milliron Foundation, Plymouth partnering for new fire station
Plymouth Mayor Cassaundra Fryman said the Milliron Foundation is gifting $2.8 million toward the new station — estimated to cost around $3.4 million.
Freshman pitcher dazzles as Clear Fork knocks off Norwalk
WILLARD — Miley Shafer celebrated her 15th birthday in style. Clear Fork’s freshman pitcher twirled a complete-game three-hitter as No. 2 Clear Fork held off No. 4 Norwalk 2-1 in a Division II district semifinal game Tuesday in Willard. The unassuming Shafer struck out eight and did not walk a…
Lady Lex runs wild in Division II district semifinal win over Ontario
WILLARD — Jillian Morr and her Lexington teammates turned up the heat Tuesday afternoon. Morr was 4-for-4 with a pair of hustle doubles and scored four runs as top-seeded Lady Lex cruised to a 7-1 win over No. 6 Ontario in the first game of a Division II district semifinal…
BrandRichland video premiere Tuesday showcases ‘family of communities’
MANSFIELD — Theatre 166 on Tuesday afternoon was filled with a cross-section of local elected and appointed community leaders. That fact was not lost on Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry after the first BrandRichland video had its premiere at the black box venue, a part of the Renaissance Theatre. “It’s really…
Ohio AG honors Domestic Violence Shelter’s Donnenworth with Denton award
MANSFIELD — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has honored Director of Community-Based Services at The DV Shelter Jill Donnenworth with the Robert Denton Special Achievement Award. The award, which was announced on Tuesday, was established to recognize an individual with at least five years of experience in the field of victim assistance…
Shelby attorney honored by Ohio State Bar Foundation for community service
SHELBY — Shelby attorney Jonathan (J.C.) Elgin was among those honored by the Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) when it announced the 2024 Community Service Awards for Attorneys 40 and Under. The award is given to attorneys who work to make a difference in their communities, outside of their practice…
Sen. Vance blasts President Biden’s ‘incoherent’ handling of Israel-Hamas war
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) joined CNN’s State of the Union with Dana Bash to discuss President Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Watch Senator Vance’s remarks here and read excerpts below. “I think there are two big problems with what the Biden administration is doing. First of…
Road closed: Richland County commissioners OK film-related request
MANSFIELD — The request was a first for Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. Can a county road be closed for a couple of days to assist in the creation of a new entertainment film by local director/producer/writer Gary Jones? “We didn’t really have any way to go about authorizing this,…
Source’s Conrad, Hillsdale grad, selected Ohio’s top sports columnist
MANSFIELD — Veteran Richland Source sports reporter Curt Conrad was recognized as the top columnist when the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association announced the winners of its annual writing contest Monday. The contest included submissions from 2023 and was judged by OPSWA members. There were four writing categories in three divisions…
Mansfield Greek Festival returns May 17 & 18
MANSFIELD — There aren’t a lot of places to hear the Greek language spoken in Richland County. But if you stop by the Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in the days leading up to the Greek Festival, the odds are pretty good. Preparations are underway for this year’s festival,…
Kingsmen Quartet to sing June 9 at First Lutheran Shelby
SHELBY — On Sunday, June 9 at 6 p.m., the legendary Kingsmen Quartet will make a return visit to Shelby to sing at First Lutheran Church. The name Kingsmen Quartet is synonymous with Southern Gospel music and this new lineup of fantastic singers will bless your heart and soul. Led by…
Mansfield seeks volunteers for Operation Clean Sweep
MANSFIELD — It’s time to get to work together to clean up our community and the City of Mansfield is asking for your help with Operation Clean Sweep. The operation, which is a partnership between the City of Mansfield, Downtown Mansfield Inc. and Earth Stewardship Month, will take place on…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens temporarily in Richland County
PLYMOUTH — A temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open Tuesday, May 14 in Richland County to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes. Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the centers to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, upload…
Tyger Signing Day celebrates seniors’ plans for the future
MANSFIELD — Effie James told parents not to hold back when they heard their child’s name. “We pride this ceremony on being the kind of anti-graduation,” said James, GEAR UP coordinator and emcee at Mansfield Senior High School’s Tyger Signing Day. “When you hear your child’s name, don’t be quiet. We…
Sisters in Scrubs: Emma & Molly Ardis earn OhioHealth nursing scholarships
MANSFIELD — Sisters Emma and Molly Ardis both earned OhioHealth Mansfield scholarships during the hospital’s celebration of National Nurses Week.
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