November 2020
Posted inFootball
A Cut Above: Hillsdale’s Williams takes place among program’s all-time greats
JEROMESVILLE — Trevor Cline has played alongside and coached some of the best players in program history, but as far as Hillsdale’s third-year mentor is concerned none of them can compare to Ty Williams. Williams, the Richland Source Defensive Player of the Year, capped a sensational four-year run by becoming Hillsdale’s first-ever Wayne County Athletic […]
Posted inNews
COVID-19: Richland County triggers all 7 indicators in state health advisory system
MANSFIELD — The spread of COVID-19 in Richland County has reached unprecedented levels, earning the county a spot on the state’s “watch list” for a level four public health advisory. On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health announced that Richland was one of 11 counties to be placed on watch — meaning it met at […]
Posted inNews
“Staying Safe Boxes” help bring joy to seniors amid COVID-19
Editor’s Note: This article was written in response to a reader-submitted question. To submit a question to our newsroom, see Open Source. ASHLAND — The coronavirus pandemic has caused just about everyone’s life to change. Masks are required in public, social distancing is being enforced and the rising case numbers discouarge family and friends from visiting for […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Galion Tigers ROAR with new before- and after-school programs
GALION – The Galion City Schools, with the cooperation of Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center (MOESC), is excited to announce the launch of the new ROAR Before and After School Program. ROAR, which stands for Resources, Opportunities, Achievement, and Readiness, is the result of the district’s work with MOESC to secure two 21st Century Community Learning […]
Posted inArea History
Hess & Clark started with free samples from a horse-drawn carriage in Perry Township
ASHLAND — It’s amazing to take an in-depth look at the number of successful manufacturers that once made Ashland boom into an industrial haven. One of those companies was Dr. Hess & Clark and they sold their products worldwide. Dr. Gilbert Hess (1859-1923) was born and raised in Perry Township in Ashland County and graduated […]
Posted inFootball
Big Fish: Shelby’s Fisher is Richland Source Offensive Player of the Year
SHELBY — His high school career ended in heartbreak, but Owen Fisher already had cemented his place in Shelby history. The Richland Source Offensive Player of the Year, Fisher broke Shorty Brooks’ career rushing record as the Whippets reached the Division IV, Region 14 championship game. Fisher’s season came to an end in the second […]
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UPDATE: Mansfield murder suspect turns himself in to police
UPDATE: Mansfield Police captain Shari Robertson issued a press release to udpate this story at 3:03 p.m. MANSFIELD — The suspect to an early Thursday morning shooting has turned himself into police, according to a notice issued by Mansfield Police captain Shari Robertson. “The suspect wanted in connection to this homicide, Mr. Earl Jefferson II, […]
Posted inEducation
Lexington teachers hope mediator can aid stalled contract talks
LEXINGTON – The Lexington Teacher Association has stated it remains optimistic a federal mediator can aid in reaching a settlement with the district’s board of education. “LTA members have been working under an expired contract since Aug. 31, 2020, creating an uncertain learning environment for our students who need stability more than ever right now,” […]