FREDERICKTOWN — This business establishment is a bit of genius ranking up there with the bar in Mount Vernon that used to be known as “The Office.” Here, at Thomas R. Huggins’ establishment in Fredericktown, a gentleman could head out of the house announcing that he was going to get a good, proper haircut … […]
March 2021
Posted inNews
Richland County engineer’s office announces two road projects
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Engineer’s office has announced two upcoming road projects: — Horning Road, between Millsboro Road and Ohio 309 in Sandusky Township, will be closed to thru traffic on Tuesday, March 23, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Access for emergency vehicles and school buses will be maintained. Additionally, Lime Road […]
Posted inBusiness
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development to host virtual annual meeting
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will take place Friday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. via the Chamber’s Facebook page. Annual awards will be a significant part of the meeting. Brian P. McCartney will be presented with an Economic Impact Award. McCartney is an optimistic entrepreneur who started an expansion […]
Posted inObituaries
Miriam Rader
Miriam Rader passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 in Elk Grove, California. She was 95. Miriam was born in Ashland County, Ohio on February 24, 1926 to Julius & Rosa (Yeater) Wolf. The family moved to Richland County in 1927, and Miriam graduated from Madison High School with the class of 1943. Miriam loved the […]
Posted inObituaries
Eileen Joyce Wolford
MANSFIELD: In what she called “wet belly” photography, Eileen Wolford did not show what was already visible. Rather, she gave a glimpse – really an experience – into something that otherwise would never have been. On her stomach, in complete natural light – never moving a leaf for a better shot – she photographed Ohio […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
COVID-19: New cases hit five-month low in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The decline of new COVID-19 cases in Richland County continues, hitting a five-month low Thursday, according to new data Thursday from the Ohio Dept. of Health. There were 162 new cases reported in the last two weeks, which is 133 cases per 100,000 residents. That’s the fewest number of new cases in the […]
Posted inCrawford Source
Galion 8th grader one step from national spelling competition
GALION — Galion Middle School eighth grader Cohen Pierce has earned the opportunity to compete March 27 for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition. This year’s Ohio Virtual Regional Spelling Bee will feature the top 50 spellers from around the Buckeye state, which includes Pierce. “I feel pretty great about being one […]
Posted inEducation
Crestview school board to discuss turf project Tuesday
ASHLAND — The Crestview Local Board of Education will have a special meeting on Tuesday, March 23, beginning at 5 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The meeting is for a turf project presentation, discussion and possible action. The public is invited to attend.
Posted inNews
Water service to be disrupted Friday on section of West Fourth Street
Due to emergency water main repairs, the City of Mansfield water repair department will have to shut down water service to the following areas: — West Fourth Street from 607 W. Fourth St. to North Linden Road — Parkway Drive The shutdown will go into effect Friday, March 19, at 8 a.m. Water service is […]
Posted inElections, News
Richland County Republican Party announces upcoming meetings
MANSFIELD — Richland Young Republicans and the Richland County Republican Women will meet Tuesday, March 23, at Dan Lew Exchange. Richland Young Professionals kick off at 6 p.m. joined by the women at 7 p.m. Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar. The meeting will be inside The Kobacher Room at DLX […]