TOLEDO – Ducks Unlimited (DU) and numerous partners protected, enhanced or restored 7,765 acres of wetland and grassland habitat on 21 Ohio project sites in 2020, greatly improving water quality and wildlife habitat. The milestones in 2020 were achieved with field staff taking extra precautions and using creative solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. The acres […]
March 2021
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Althea R. Bardeen
Althea R. Bardeen, age 95, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Ohio Eastern Star Home in Mount Vernon. She was born in Bath, New York, on December 27, 1925, to Leland and Eva (nee Saxton) Glover. Althea’s love for family was her first priority. Active in all their activities she assisted in establishing a […]
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Cleveland’s Playhouse Square to announce 2021-22 Broadway series lineup on April 7
CLEVELAND — Playhouse Square will announce the much-anticipated lineup of KeyBank Broadway Series shows through a virtual broadcast on Wednesday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. The series will begin in the fall of 2021. Everyone is invited to tune in. Details regarding how to watch will be announced later. “Cleveland audiences are always eager for […]
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Madison Community Easter drive-thru set for March 27
MANSFIELD — Trinity United Methodist Church, 1592 Grace St., Mansfield, will hold a Madison Community Easter drive-thru Saturday, March 27, beginning at 1 p.m. rain or shine. All children in a car, up through 6th grade, will receive an Easter basket (untouched for more than a week). One person, wearing gloves and mask, will put […]
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Open Source: What’s the latest on Butler’s new wastewater treatment plant?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written after Richland Source received an inquiry about the Butler Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant through our Open Source forum. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Submit it here. BUTLER — The Butler Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant is nearing completion and will be operational in a […]
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Off-duty, local law enforcement officers charged with misdemeanor assault after confrontation
MANSFIELD — An off-duty Mansfield police officer and an off-duty Richland County Sheriff’s Office deputy have both been charged with misdemeanor assault after a confrontation, according to an emailed press release Monday from Chief Keith Porch. Porch said the charge against officer Brittney Pennywitt stemmed “from a disturbance and physical confrontation that occurred between herself […]
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Lucas overcomes obstacles during improbable run to regionals
LUCAS — Not many people expected Lucas to be playing in the Sweet 16, but the Cubs have been defying expectations all season long. Lucas (19-7) will take on Warren JFK (12-4) in the Division IV regional semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Firestone High School in Akron. The Cubs advanced to the regional level […]
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Gale John Lodahl
Gale John Lodahl, 99, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the home where he resided for the past 14 years with his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Steve Johnson. Gale was born on August 30, 1921 in Wasson Flats, Montana, and was the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Pitzer) Lodahl. Gale […]
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Sammy Jack Austin
Sammy Jack Austin, 72, of Mansfield, passed away at OhioHealth Mansfield on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Sam was born on March 8, 1948 in Clintwood, Virginia. He was the son of Lewis and Elise (Mullins) Austin. Sam was employed at Mansfield Tire and Stone Container. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the […]
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COVID-19: Ohioans 50 and older can begin receiving vaccine Thursday
COLUMBUS — Ohio residents age 50 and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Thursday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Monday afternoon. Residents of any age with Type 2 Diabetes and end-stage renal disease will also be eligible for the vaccine, the governor said. The governor also announced that, beginning Monday, the Ohio Department of […]