Robert Fournier, 75, of Mansfield passed away Aug. 19, 2014, at MedCentral Health System. Robert was born April 2, 1939 in Manistee, Michigan to Wilfred and Celia Wojciechowski Fournier. He graduated in Detroit in1957 and later joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in the Philippines Islands. He worked at Sprint […]
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Severin Skulski
Severin S. Skulski, 96, of Tarpon Springs, Florida died Aug. 17, 2014. Mr. Skulski was born June 28, 1918 in Mansfield to Mathew and Mary Bartoeski Skulski. He moved to Upper Arlington where he lived from 1954-2001. He retired from White-Westinghouse, Columbus, where he was employed as a drafting engineer. He returned to Mansfield in 2001 […]
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“Shawshank Redemption” attracts journalists from English newspaper
News of the 20th anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” is drawing international attention. On Wednesday, two journalists with “The Sun” newspaper based in London, England visited the Ohio State Reformatory and Malabar Farm to gather information for a feature story they hope to publish about “The Shawshank Redemption” and its upcoming anniversary. “There’s a lot […]
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Local sailing club lends boats to the Gay Games in Cleveland
When the organizers of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland were in need of 12 boats to be used during the games, five members of Mansfield Sailing Club answered the call and volunteered their boats. The local group ultimately comprised the largest contingent from any single club in the state. In December of 2013, organizers decided that […]
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Mansfield city council discusses pay raises for union employees
Mansfield City Council members gave lengthy discussion to impending pay raises for city union employees at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. “We have either through conciliation or through contract negotiations with the union, will put into effect a one percent pay raise for bargaining unit (union) employees,” said city Human Resources Director David Remy. […]
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Bellville council seeks new member after the passing of William Sheriff
The Bellville Village Council is currently seeking to fill a seat left vacant by the passing of long time council member William “Bill” Sheriff. Sheriff held the position for more than 28 years, many of those as council president. Sheriff passed away Saturday, August 2, at the age of 70. Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks, as […]
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Mansfield City Schools start school year with new technology, some new administrators
Mansfield’s Board of Education met Tuesday evening for the last regular scheduled meeting before classes start on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The board room at the Raemelton Administration Building was filled with community members, teachers, and other administrative members of the school district. The board heard three presentations given by individuals who are working to offer […]
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BlackHawk and The Outlaws to perform Aug. 21 at the Renaissance
The Renaissance presents country music hit-makers BlackHawk and southern rock pioneers The Outlaws live in concert on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. This concert is part of the 2014-2015 Graham Automall Renaissance Season and the Avita Health System Concert Series. Prior to the concert the Renaissance is hosting the 4th Annual Beerfest, which features a wide […]
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Shelby Park Board to break ground on Black Fork Commons
SHELBY, OHIO — The Shelby Park Board announces the groundbreaking of the new Black Fork Commons park on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. The site is located on the corner of West Main Street and Blackfork Street in Shelby. This phase of the park, which is estimated to cost $363,000, will include a town […]
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Richland Source invites you to share your Ice Bucket Challenge experience with us
The fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is gaining momentum thanks to the ALS Association’s Ice Bucket Challenge. As of August 19, 2014, the challenge had raised $22.9 million. We at Richland Source have completed the challenge on Aug. 19 and now we invite you to share your Ice Bucket Challenge photos and a link to your YouTube […]