MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker announced Tuesday that Keith Porch will be the new Chief for the Mansfield Police Department. Porch, who worked as assistant chief for five years, takes over for Ken Coontz, who stepped down on Friday, April 5 Porch accepted interim chief duties the following day. He will be sworn-in as chief […]
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Richland County Foundation funds summer youth programs and more
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $449,876 in grants for 30 entities during its April board meeting. The Richland County Humane Society was awarded a grant to help with a plan to reorganize for sustainability of the organization. That plan includes a newly created position for a managing director to provide […]
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Robert D. “Bob” Ortasic
Robert D. “Bob” Ortasic, 78, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. He was born on December 9, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio. Bob was the son of Samuel Ortasic and Edith (Morgillo) Marker. Bob was a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, and retired after more than 30 years […]
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Social worker stresses solution-focused thinking regarding youth mental health
The road to positive change is paved in solution-focused thinking. Buffi Williams, stressed this point on Monday during her talk on youth mental health at an AALI (African American Leadership Initiative) Speaks event at North End Community Improvement Collaborative in downtown Mansfield. Williams, a licensed social worker for over 20 years, said solution-focused thinking means […]
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Make a Wish grants Ontario girl’s wish to meet Moana in Hawaii
ONTARIO — Elliana Nelson couldn’t contain her excitement as she learned the Make-A-Wish Foundation was sending her to Hawaii Wednesday to meet her favorite Disney princess Moana. Two other princesses came to share the news and Moana — though she couldn’t attend in person — sent a video to Elliana to announce the departure date. Upon […]
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Atomadam, Magnavox’s to take stage at Newsroom After Hours April 12
MANSFIELD — The spring in Mansfield holds a special place in my heart; it’s when music venues wake from their winter nap and live music can be heard on any given weekend. On April 12, Richland Source Newsroom After Hours presented by Mechanics Bank will host its first show of the fourth season. This one […]
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Democratic mayoral candidates both offer ‘positive outlooks for change’ in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Only one of them will advance to November’s general election. But two Democratic candidates for mayor in Mansfield both offered positive outlooks for change on Monday evening. Don Bryant, currently a Mansfield City Council At-Large representative, and local businesswoman Victoria Norris-Diez spoke during the Richland County Democratic Party Women’s Caucus in front of […]
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Richwood North Union rides the rough off Springfield Northwestern
Richwood North Union cut loose and bucked past Springfield Northwestern 5-1 on April 8 in Ohio softball. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of our members. To become a member for as little as $5 per month, follow this […]
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Vice-grip pitching performance fuels Bridgeport’s win over Wheeling Linsly
Gut-tough pitching was the order of the day when Bridgeport stuffed Wheeling Linsly 5-0 to the tune of a shutout in a West Virginia high school softball matchup on April 8. If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of […]
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Antwerp delivers heart-wrenching defeat to Rockford Parkway
Antwerp edged Rockford Parkway in a close 2-1 encounter in an Ohio high school baseball matchup If you would like to join in the action, download the Scorestream app today. This sports coverage is possible through the generous support of our members. To become a member for as little as $5 per month, follow this link.