MANSFIELD – School may be out for summer, but the fun is just beginning here at Richland Academy; we have an exciting summer line-up of classes beginning in June! We are excited to announce Richland Academy’s Little Black Box Theatre. Perfect for the beginning actor! The goal of our program is designed to guide a […]
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Restructuring continues at Ashland County Job and Family Services
ASHLAND – Ashland County Commissioners voted Thursday to reinstate an assistant director position at the county’s department of job and family services. At the recommendation of new JFS director Peter Stefaniuk, the commissioners appointed Sarah Stika to the assistant director job, which had been unfilled for several years. She will be paid $31.25 per hour, […]
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40 north central Ohio students, teachers honored at awards banquet
MANSFIELD – On May 8, the State Support Team Region 7 honored 40 students that were nominated by their schools for the outstanding achievement award, recognizing their successes and ability to overcome challenges. Amber Meeting, a student from the Mansfield City Schools, was selected as the nominee for the R. A. Horn Outstanding Achievement Award. […]
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Galion Health Department continues mosquito control
GALION – This year the Galion City Health Department will continue mosquito control activities in the community using grant funds from the Ohio EPA. The grant program helps local agencies to protect human health from potential mosquito-borne diseases. From May through October, mosquito surveillance will be conducted by trapping and testing adult mosquitoes for disease […]
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Downtown Mansfield could get outdoor dining
MANSFIELD — Some minor changes may be coming to the downtown square. One involves 28 N. Main St., formerly known as Ed Pickens’ Events and Catering. Dan Lew announced earlier this year that he would be taking over Pickens’ operation, calling it Dan Lew Exchange. In addition to catering services, the business will include a […]
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Mechanics Bank announces Courtney Award recipients
MANSFIELD – Mechanics Bank is pleased to announce Shawna Lay and Nicole McFadden have been awarded the James A. Courtney Award. The Award is presented to Mechanics employees who best exemplify the company’s mission – “to pursue excellence in every possible way to enrich the lives of the people and the communities we serve.” The […]
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Crestview FFA shines at State Convention
On Thursday May 3rd we had two FFA members go across the stage at the 90th Ohio FFA State Convention for Proficiency Award Recognition. Kathy Lehman a senior went across and got 4th place for Beef production. We also had former student Justin Bond go across and get 3rd for Dairy placement. On Friday May […]
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Goodfellows to become new restaurant, bar
MANSFIELD – A new restaurant and bar will open mid-summer at the former Goodfellows on Park Avenue West in Mansfield. David Harmon, who owns multiple businesses in Richland County, recently bought the pizzeria and pub at 1349 Park Ave W. with intentions to remodel the space and reopen as “The Patio” by mid-July. “The old […]
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How north central Ohio students really feel about regional jobs
MANSFIELD – Richland County has jobs and some are lucrative, but perhaps the most important segment of the local population doesn’t believe it. Richland Source recently surveyed 510 students – 216 in 12th grade and 294 in either fourth of fifth – to see how they perceive their hometowns. Students overwhelmingly shared that they like […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 5: “I’ve Said Too Much”
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1860s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. The books are available from Lintern for $25 a set, tax and shipping included. Each book is about […]