Dean James Crawford, age 85, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Crestwood Care Center in Shelby, Ohio. He was born August 25, 1935, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Thomas James and Helen May (Hunt) Crawford. He moved to Springfield Township as a child and graduated from Springfield Township School with the Class of […]
November 2020
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Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Allen Keck
Lieutenant Colonel Glenn Allen Keck of Mansfield, Ohio, passed into eternity on November 2, 2020. Glenn went out the same way he lived, on his own terms and with his boots on. He was born March 29, 1946, to the late Harold Keck and Dorothy Treadway Keck, who survives. Glenn was a 1964 graduate of […]
Posted inBusiness
Richland Area Chamber offers new program to promote local small businesses
MANSFIELD – Several Richland County area business groups will again be promoting businesses in the Richland County area through a Small Business Saturday prize program. The event highlights locally-owned small businesses and will feature a simple opportunity for shoppers to win a prize through a new no-contact registration. The event takes place on Nov. 28. […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider tax break for $9 million airport construction project
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a tax incentive package that will lead to the construction of a 160,000 square-foot industrial building/warehouse at 1750 Airport West Road. The “spec building” project by Airport West I, 1310 W. Fourth St., involves an estimated building investment of $9 million on 15 acres, […]
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Election 2020: The latest updates
Tonight’s coverage Refresh this article every 30 minutes for updates. What we’re covering: U.S. House 12th District, U.S. House 7th District, Ohio Senate 22nd District, Ohio House 2nd District, State Board of Education 5th District, Ohio Supreme Court (2 races), Ohio Court of Appeals 5th District, Richland County Probate Court, Richland County Juvenile Court, Richland County option/tax issues roundup, Crawford County election roundup Join us on […]
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Galion Auditor announces resignation
GALION — Galion City Auditor Brian L. Treisch announced his resignation effective Nov. 27, 2020. Treisch cited personal and health issues in the letter of resignation submitted to Galion Mayor Thomas M. O’Leary. Treisch has served as Auditor for the City since 2013 when Galion changed the form of government. While serving as Auditor, the […]
Posted inLife and Culture
“Smile Big Richland” offers free dental health supplies to kids
MANSFIELD — Children in need of dental health supplies can get them for free through the latest initiative from Richland Public Health. “Smile Big Richland” seeks to educate the community about reducing tooth decay among children. Children ages 0-18 can receive free dental health backpacks filled with toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and age-appropriate educational materials. Children […]
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Madison Twp. Trustees approve CARES Act funds to reimburse first responders
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Madison Township Trustees agreed Monday night to use the federal CARES Act fund to reimburse its first responders. The funds will trim the extra cost the COVID-19 pandemic has caused for the fire department. The board agreed emergency medical responders and support personnel incurred by the Township since March can also receive the […]
Posted inArea History
GOP vs. DEM: Full Circle on the Square
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2014. The Richland County Republican Party is presently engaged in establishing a Base of Operations on North Park Street with a new party headquarters almost directly across the Square from the Democratic Party headquarters on South Park Street. In this ‘new’ arrangement, the Square […]
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Election Day: Some lines reported as all Richland County polling sites open today
All polls in Richland County opened Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. for the 2020 general election with early-morning lines at some locations, according to county elections director Paulette Hankins. Polls remain open until 7:30 p.m. Click here to find your polling location. If you have voted absentee, click here to check the status of your ballot. […]