EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Aug. 10, 2021 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. This story originally appeared in the July/August 2018 edition of Echoes Magazine, the OHC’s member publication. For info about membership, visit ohiohistory.org/join. In […]
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Helen Elaine Atkeson
Helen Elaine Atkeson of Mansfield, passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital at the age of 90. Born Dec. 6, 1931, in Langsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ethel (Winn) and F. Clair Taylor. She moved to Mansfield in 1965 and was a member of Gospel Assembly […]
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Four local groups to receive $275,526 in state workforce development grants
MANSFIELD — Four local groups will receive $275,526 in additional workforce development funds, state grants approved Tuesday by Richland County commissioners. Commissioners voted to accept the grants during a meeting with Teresa Alt, executive director of Richland County Youth and Family Council. Alt said the grants, through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Area 10, […]
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Madison salutes students for their academic achievements
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School has released its list of students who earned academic honors in the second grading period, from Oct. 18 to Dec. 21. Students Receiving All As FRESHMEN Isabella Allen, Aleigha Bebout, Emily Bogner, Dryden Durbridge, Ryleigh Foley, Elijah Fox, Ashley Herder, Mason Jacobus, Natalie Markle, Hannah Markley, Gage Masters, […]
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Norwalk pockets solid victory over Columbian
A sigh of relief filled the air in Norwalk’s locker room after Tuesday’s 56-55 win against Columbian in Ohio boys basketball action on January 11. Norwalk avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 15-9 stretch over the final quarter. Columbian came from behind to grab the advantage heading to the fourth quarter […]
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East Knox darts by Mt. Gilead in easy victory
Impressive was a ready adjective for East Knox’s 54-32 throttling of Mt. Gilead in an Ohio boys basketball matchup on January 11. Last season, East Knox and Mt Gilead squared up on February 5, 2021 at Mt Gilead High School last season. For a full recap, click here. Recently on January 4 , East Knox […]
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Fredericktown slips past Northmor
Early action on the scoreboard pushed Fredericktown to the front, and it stayed there to fend off Northmor 59-54 for an Ohio boys basketball victory on January 11. Last season, Fredericktown and Northmor faced off on February 5, 2021 at Northmor High School. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. In recent […]
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Centerburg overpowers Cardington-Lincoln in thorough beating
Centerburg rolled past Cardington-Lincoln for a comfortable 71-32 victory in an Ohio boys basketball matchup. The last time Centerburg and Cardington-Lincoln played in a 54-47 game on February 5, 2021. Click here for a recap The Trojans’ offense stomped on to a 40-21 lead over the Pirates at halftime. In recent action on January 4, […]
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West Holmes delivers smashing punch early to dump Claymont
West Holmes swept across the scoreboard with a dizzying flurry of points to ambush Claymont 72-41 in Ohio boys basketball action on January 11. Last season, West Holmes and Claymont squared up on January 12, 2021 at Claymont High School last season. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here. We want your […]
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Ontario reinstates mask requirement amid rising COVID cases
ONTARIO — Ontario students will likely be required to wear masks for the duration of the month due to an uptick in illness, Supt. Lisa Carmichael said at a Tuesday night board meeting. “We look at this data each and every day. We look at the absences and we look at staffing. Right now, I’d […]