February 2021
Posted inCrawford Source

Galion students dominate spelling bee competition

by Jennifer Pennell, Talented & Gifted coordinator Galion City Schools

GALION — Galion Middle School eighth-grade students Craig Geiger, Cohen Pierce, and Jillian Capretta can spell so well they will represent Galion in the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center Tri-County Spelling Bee on Feb. 18. The competition will be held virtually because of the pandemic, limiting the Zoom call to only participants and coaches or school […]

Posted inWellness

Hey Peter Cottontail! Community partners sought for citywide Drive-Thru Easter Celebration

by Carl Hunnell

MANSFIELD — Easter Bunny-minded community partners are being sought for a city-wide Drive-Thru Easter Celebration on March 27 at South Park. The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, Richland County Children Services and the Mansfield Y are organizing the event from noon to 2 p.m.  “Since we have not been able to have ‘normal’ […]

Posted inNews

Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy hospitalized after 2-car crash

by From Ohio State Highway Patrol, Special to Richland Source

BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP — A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Wednesday after a two-vehicle crash, according to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Richland County Deputy Scott Davis was transported by Shiloh Fire and EMS to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries, the patrol reported. The […]

Posted inAuto News Desk - Girls Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports

Fredericktown delivers heart-wrenching defeat to East Knox

by sports@richlandsource.com

Fredericktown posted a tight 59-51 win over East Knox at Fredericktown High on February 10 in Ohio girls high school basketball action. The last time East Knox and Fredericktown played in a 58-40 game on February 12, 2020. For a full recap, click here. Fredericktown’s shooting jumped to a 31-18 lead over East Knox at […]

Posted inWeather

Richland County Sheriff’s Office declares Level One snow emergency

by Special to Richland Source

MANSFIELD — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Level One snow emergency, effective Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. A Level One snow emergency means roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously. According to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland, periods of […]

Posted inNews

Sections of Lex-Ontario Road & Millsboro Road to close Feb. 11 and 12

by From Richland County Engineer's Office, Special to Richland Source

MANSFIELD — The Richland County Engineer’s Office announced Wednesday that due to weather limitations, the previously scheduled road closures have been rescheduled as follows: Lexington-Ontario Road, between Millsboro East and Millsboro West Roads in Springfield Township, will be closed Thursday, Feb. 11, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting. Millsboro West […]

Posted inBusiness

Virtual career fair on Feb. 18 to connect job seekers with local employers

by Peng Chen, Staff Reporter

MANSFIELD ─ A free online job fair on Thursday, Feb. 18 will provide job seekers an opportunity to connect with multiple companies in Richland and Crawford Counties. Clint Knight, workforce development director for Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, said JobsOhio partners with the regional workforce partners at Richland-Crawford Ohio Means Jobs to create the […]

Posted inObituaries

Roger Broach

by Staff

Roger Broach of Mansfield, died peacefully on February 8, 2021, with his family by his side after a long series of surgeries and complications following a cancer diagnosis made one year ago. He was born April 25, 1942, to Viron and Cora Ellen (Lambert) Broach. He was a very proud Navy veteran. Nearly 33 years […]

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