This is the story of the engagement of Don and Diana Plant. It happened almost forty-nine years ago. We had met in 1962, when we were sophomores at Ashland College. After our first date, we knew that we would be together forever. Don bought my diamond ring in the summer of 1963, and he had […]
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Richland County courthouse offers new ATM
Patrons at the Richland County courthouse building who need cash can now access an ATM available in the front lobby. “It’s a community service to the general public,” said Richland County Commissioner Gary Utt. The Advantage Credit Union approached Utt about the idea of possibly putting an ATM at the county building for the employees […]
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Richland County combats illicit and harmful drug use, works to eradicate addictions
This past week the United States recognizes this week as National Drug Facts Week. Richland County has a variety of private or public programs devoted to drug prevention and treatment to youth. The Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court (SATC) – also known as the “drug court” is part of this initiative. According to a […]
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Shelby City Council hears “Stand Your Ground” and state of the city
Mansfield resident Samantha Peko spoke to the Shelby City Council on Monday evening about the House Bill 203 regarding the “Stand Your Ground” law. And Mayor Marilyn John gave her report on the state on the city. Peko addressed the current bill that is known as “Stand Your Ground” law. She asked that the city […]
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Richard L. Rader
Richard L. Rader, age 82, resident of Shelby died Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at his home. Born March 5, 1931 in Mansfield to Paul and Lucille (Noble) Rader he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. A 1949 graduate of Shiloh High School he was formerly employed with the Autocall Co., Shelby […]
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Schools make changes to evening event scheduling
Ashland, Knox and Richland counties are currently on a Level 2 Snow Emergency. Crawford and Morrow counties remain on a Level 1. School-related event changes for Tuesday, Feb. 5: Clear Fork: Tonight’s boys’ JV/Varisty basketball game at Ashland canceled and rescheduled for Feb. 22 Crestview Schools: All activites canceled Pioneer Career & Technology: No adult […]
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Mansfield City Council passes controversial staffing bill
Two key pieces of legislation were passed at Mansfield’s city council meeting on Tuesday night. The first update to the cities codified ordinances, a series of bills pertaining to door-to-door salespeople and canvassers, passed unanimously. The much debated updates to staffing, job titles, and pay grades, passed with one member of council, Mike Hill, dissenting. […]
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Winter storm leads to snow emergencies and school closings
Richland, Crawford, Knox counties: Level 2 Snow Emergency Ashland County: Level 1 Snow Emergency School Name Open Closed One Hour Delay Two Hour Delay Clear Fork Valley Local School District x Clear Fork Christian Preschool x Crestview Local School District x Discovery School x […]
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History in Plymouth: two juniors reach 1,000 on the same night
PLYMOUTH — It couldn’t have been scripted any better. Tyrell Edmiston and Tyson Beebe, teammates, classmates and best friends — “more like brothers,” Edmiston insisted — each scored his 1,000th career point Tuesday evening in Plymouth’s 74-55 win over visiting Seneca East. And each did it in a way that symbolizes his varsity career. For […]
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Ontario’s Mack is Richland Source Athlete of the Week
ONTARIO — He’s not the biggest player on the floor, but Cameron Mack is perhaps the most comfortable. Whether he’s playing with his back to the basket or facing up on the perimeter, Ontario’s 6-foot-2 forward is always at ease. It was never more evident than last Wednesday, when the Richland Source Athlete of the […]