Raymond J. Kasper, 85, of Mansfield went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital surrounded by his family. Ray was born September 15, 1936 in Pittsburgh to Joseph and Rose Kapton Kasper. He graduated from high school in Pittsburgh and started working immediately to finally retire from Empire Detroit […]
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Richland County Land Bank expected to accept former Westinghouse ‘concrete jungle’ Thursday
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank on Thursday is expected to accept the donation of the 13-acre “concrete jungle” that was part of the former Westinghouse property on the city’s east side. “I am pleased to report that, barring something unforeseen, the Richland County Land Bank hopes to agree to a letter of intent […]
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GALLERY: Land Bank expected to accept ‘concrete jungle’ donation
The Richland County Land Bank on Friday is expected to advertise for bids to demolish and remediate former Westinghouse properties on Mansfield’s east side. (Richland Source file photo) Contracts were signed on Thursday to begin the demolition and remediation of former Westinghouse properties in Mansfield, including the “A” building in the background and the adjoining […]
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New book by Ohio children’s author has comedy angle
Melissa Martin’s new picture book is making children giggle. Why? Because kids love to laugh about underpants stories. One morning, Bear Cub wakes up and finds underwear hanging on a tree limb. Who could they belong to? Ever inquisitive, he sets out on a quest through the forest to find the tighty whities’ rightful owner. […]
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Kari Gunter-Seymour reappointed Ohio’s Poet Laureate
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has reappointed Kari Gunter-Seymour of Albany, Ohio as the state’s poet laureate. Gunter-Seymour’s second term begins Jan. 1, 2022. “During her time as poet laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour has offered insight and guidance for Ohio’s literary artists,” DeWine said. “Fran and I look forward to seeing her work continue as […]
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LISTEN: Ashland woman survives Gestapo questioning; Reimagining public transit in Mansfield
Ashlander who survived Gestapo questioning recounts World War II history through art: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/ashlander-who-survived-gestapo-questioning-recounts-world-war-ii-history-through-art/article_df9b8e06-6e33-52bd-952c-d468b9f1fbbd.html?block_id=1098581 Reimagining public transit: Choosing the best drive forward: https://www.richlandsource.com/solutions/richland_public_transit/reimagining-public-transit-choosing-the-best-drive-forward/article_51d70dca-5dd1-11ec-b419-03b9ec048171.html?block_id=1098581 OPEN SOURCE: Where did the funds come from for all the numerous flag poles erected around the Knox County Service Center?: https://www.knoxpages.com/news/open-source-where-did-the-funds-come-from-for-all-the-numerous-flag-poles-erected/article_7ecb729e-64cf-11ec-b9b3-f36bd4cc5065.html Joey “Joe” Lewis Sr.: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/joey-joe-lewis-sr/article_a2985582-6724-11ec-b791-23aa00cb0431.html How can we improve Public Transportation?Today […]
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Red Cross seeks donations to boost historically low blood supply
The American Red Cross blood supply is at historically low levels and it continues to decline. If more donors don’t come out to give, hospitals may be forced to delay care to patients relying on blood transfusion. It’s almost unimaginable. In thanks, all who come to give through Jan. 2 will receive an exclusive Red […]
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Mansfield and its electric trolley system was on the cutting edge of public transit in 1887
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second day in a series of stories that examine issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Mansfield was once on the cutting edge of public transportation in the United States, sporting in 1887 only the fourth electric trolley system in the country. Any examination of local public transit successes and […]
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Sherry “Gigi” Juanita Berry
Sherry “Gigi” Juanita Berry, 76, of Crestline, passed away late Saturday evening, December 18, 2021, at Avita Health System-Ontario Hospital. She was born June 14, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Mary Frances (Henderson) and William Baker. Sherry has been the pastor at Apostolic Pentecostal House of Prayer in Mansfield for the past 12 […]
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‘New’ Richland County Transit leaders digging into the numbers
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second day in a series of stories that examine issues surrounding public transportation in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Jean Taddie and Clint Knight are both still relatively new to Richland County Transit. In late 2020, Taddie joined Richland County Regional Planning Commission as the transit development manager, responsible for obtaining and managing grants and […]