COLUMBUS — Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday afternoon said all Ohio residents must wear facial coverings in public, effective Thursday at 6 p.m. “Last week, I called upon all Ohioans to wear masks when out in public. The evidence is clear. Masks work, especially with social distancing. These measures make a huge difference,” the governor […]
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Three lead donors make new Niss Athletic Center a reality for Ashland University
ASHLAND – Thanks to the generous gifts of three lead donors, Ashland University stands ready to break ground on a first-class, 125,000-square-foot indoor athletic and activity center adjacent to the Dwight Schar Athletic Complex. The concept for the Niss Athletic Center was driven by AU parents Dan and Brenda Niss, as well as alumni Jack […]
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GALLERY: Scenes from the 2020 Crawford County Fair
DSC_0450.jpg DSC_0452.jpg DSC_0456.jpg DSC_0464.jpg DSC_0467.jpg DSC_0471.jpg DSC_0476.jpg DSC_0479.jpg DSC_0482.jpg DSC_0484.jpg DSC_0487.jpg DSC_0492.jpg DSC_0496.jpg DSC_0504.jpg DSC_0506.jpg DSC_0508.jpg DSC_0510.jpg DSC_0515.jpg DSC_0524.jpg DSC_0526.jpg DSC_0528.jpg DSC_0531.jpg DSC_0534.jpg DSC_0536.jpg DSC_0544.jpg Rides, like this one at the recent Crawford County Fair, will not be permitted at county and independent fairs in Ohio after July 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov.Mike […]
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Boomerang National Championships no longer coming to Ashland in August
ASHLAND — It’s said when you throw a boomerang that it will return, but that’s not the case this summer for the 2020 U.S. Boomerang National Championships.At Tuesday evening’s Ashland City Council meeting, Mayor Matt Miller announced the upcoming competition was canceled after it was initially scheduled for June at Freer Field — and then […]
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COVID-19: Ohio High School Football Coaches Association offers plan for 2020 season
COLUMBUS — There is still no clear indication on how all of the state’s schools will safely open in a few weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association has offered a plan it hopes will allow for the 2020 season to take place. In a 38-page, detailed document, the […]
Posted inObituaries
Donald R. Harruff
Donald R. Harruff, 82, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital due to complications from a sepsis infection. He and his twin brother were born July 13, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to Cecil and Hazel Harruff. The family moved to Shelby when he was five and he graduated […]
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RFME Insurance announces merger with Botkin Insurance advisors
MANSFIELD — Roby Foster Miller Earick insurance (RFME) has announced its merger with Botkin Insurance advisors, a Franklin County agency, according to a press release issued on Wednesday morning. Botkin has been doing business in and around the Clintonville and Short North areas of Columbus for more than 36 years. “This merger will greatly enhance […]
Posted inArea History
Phoebe Wise: A Richland County legend
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on May 22, 2020 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. One of the many pleasures unearthed while reading Stephen Heyman’s excellent new biography of Ohio author and agricultural pioneer Louis […]
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Renaissance Theatre postpones start of season
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Performing Arts Association will be postponing the official start of its 2020-21 season. In previous years, the start of the season was highlighted by a summer Broadway musical production in July and August. For this season, the start will begin with the Park National Bank Broadway Series production of Cabaret, Oct. […]
Posted inWellness
Small changes to relieve big stress
It seems like every conversation I’ve had for months has eventually devolved into how much we’re all struggling with the unforeseen stress that 2020 has brought upon us. There are seemingly endless stressors contributing to a generally down, depressed and overwhelmed feeling these days among nearly everyone. Now and then I’ll be served an article […]