March 2021
Posted inArea History
History recognizes the changes in the murder of Emmett Till
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Jan 23, 2019 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Content Warning: This post contains discussions of racial violence and sexaul assault. It may not be appropriate for younger readers. […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Lucas rally falls short in Sweet 16 loss to Warren JFK
AKRON — Lucas ran out of magic in the Sweet 16. The Cubs connected on just 10 of 22 free throw attempts and had their comeback bid fall just short in a 54-48 loss to Warren JFK in the Division IV regional semifinals at Firestone High School Tuesday night. Coach Taylor Iceman’s squad trailed 44-28 […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Boys Basketball, Boys Basketball, Sports
Too close for comfort: Hiland edges Trimble
Hiland edged Trimble in a close 57-48 encounter in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. . Hiland got the better of the final-quarter scoring 25-17 to finish the game in style. The Hawks broke in front at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a 32-31 lead over the Tomcats. Trimble showed it was ready to […]
Posted inAuto News Desk - Boys Basketball, Boys Basketball, Sports
John F. Kennedy edges Lucas in tough test
It wasn’t pretty, gut-tough wins usually aren’t, but John F. Kennedy wasn’t going for style points. A victory will do, and it was earned 54-48 over Lucas in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. Both teams traded salvos in the final period, but the Eagles had enough offense to deny the Cubs in the end. John […]
Posted inNews
April 5 is voter registration deadline for primary election
MANSFIELD — The deadline to register to vote or change your address and/or name in the voter registration system for the May 4, 2021 Primary/Special Election is Monday April 5, 2021. The Richland County Board of Elections office will be open that evening until 9 p.m. The office is located at 1495 W. Longview Ave. […]
Posted inNews
Drone footage of Black Fork will be first step in joint ditch project
MANSFIELD — The Richland Soil & Water Conservation District will use a drone to obtain video of about 15 miles of the Black Fork, the first step in a project that could improve drainage and reduce flooding in and around Shelby. The drone work, which will be led by RSWCD agricultural technician Matt Wallace, was […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Columbus Zoo mourns loss of world-famous bonobo Unga
POWELL — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is morning the loss of Unga, a 29-year-old bonobo, who drew much-needed attention to her endangered species and touched the hearts of many around the world — including through a Broadway musical’s nod to her story. On Friday, March 5, Unga appeared unable to move her right side, […]