November 2020
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GOP seeks new Ontario city council president
ONTARIO ─ The Republican Party is looking for a new Ontario City Council president. Previous council president James Hellinger sent a retirement letter to the GOP last month and stepped down on Nov. 1. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the Republicans would need to replace the position within 45 days after receiving the notification. Hellinger, […]
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Lex’s Ruminski goes out in style
LEXINGTON — Mandy Ruminski may not have realized it at the time, but the Lexington senior will go down as one of the most accomplished golfers in state history. The three-time Richland Source Girls Golfer of the Year capped a sensational career with a two-day 151 at the Division I state tournament last month at […]
Posted inBusiness
COVID-19: OhioHealth returns to no-visitors policy
MANSFIELD – Due to increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area, OhioHealth will temporarily stop allowing inpatient and emergency department visitors inside any of their hospitals and care sites. This is to ensure the health and safety of patients, associates and their families. These restrictions begin Wednesday, Nov. 18. There are a few exceptions to […]
Posted inObituaries
Carol S. Mertler
Carol S. Mertler, 83, of Westlake, passed away at O’Neill Healthcare on Monday, November 16, 2020. Carol was born June 7, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio, and was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Carson) Mertler. Carol was a 1955 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. After high school, Carol attended Kent State University where she […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Col. Crawford 4th graders’ arts night goes virtual
NORTH ROBINSON – During previous school years, Hannah Crawford Elementary has hosted its 4th grade students along with their parents for an arts night. However, as with most events this year, the arts night has gone virtual. Sarah Galat, the elementary art teacher said all 74 students in 4th grade received some air dry clay […]
Posted inEducation
Lucas Schools to go remote until January
LUCAS — Lucas Local Schools will be closed the rest of the week in preparation for a transition to remote learning. Superintendent Brad Herman confirmed Tuesday there will be no classes Nov. 18 to 20, but teachers will be required to report. Herman hopes cancelling classes for the next three days will allow students and […]
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Barbara Ellen Franko
Barbara Ellen Franko of Mansfield, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, November 16, 2020, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born December 11, 1939, in Mansfield, Ohio, one of thirteen children of the late Forest and Helen (Cosgrove) Ward. She was employed as a certified nurse assistant for over 22 years, […]
Posted inCovid-19
COVID-19: DeWine orders statewide overnight curfew, beginning Thursday
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered a curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for retail establishments across the state, beginning Thursday, in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. The curfew will last for at least 21 days, the governor said, citing his desire for people to have fewer contacts with […]
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Richland County commissioners OK safety study along Lexington-Springmill corridor
MANSFIELD — A safety study is planned along a section of Lexington-Springmill Road, one of the most heavily traveled roads in Richland County. County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $47,867 contract with the Columbus engineering firm of EMH&T to do the study, with 90 percent of the funds coming via a grant via from the County […]