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 […]
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Shuler named Ohio State Mansfield Board Alumni chair
Galion veterinarian John Shuler has been named The Ohio State University at Mansfield Board Alumni chair. The position was created about three years ago by Dean and Director Stephen Gavazzi as a way to stem the flow of institutional experience and historical memory that left as board members completed their terms. As board members complete […]
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Ice Bucket Challenge Videos and Photos
The team at Richland Source reacts to a sudden change in temperature thanks to the ice bucket challenge. The team smiles after the challenge. Standing in the back row from left to right, are Carl Fernyak, David Yoder, Dillon Carr, Jay Allred. In the front row from left to right, are Emily Johnson, Dianna Snell, […]
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Missing runaway found and charged with Failure to Appear
Updated Wednesday, Aug. 20 from information from the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. Earlier this week, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office requested the community’s help in locating information on the whereabouts of Shayla Cutlip, 17, of Mansfield, Ohio. On Tuesday, Aug. 19 at approx 7:50 p.m. deputies received information that the runaway female was at a […]
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Northern Ohio thunderstorms cause damage, knock out power locally
Storms on Tuesday evening, Aug. 19 caused power outages in Richland County and some surrounding areas, as well as northeastern Ohio. The heavy rain deposited trees and debris on property and roadways. Some Bellville and Butler residents lost power after 9 p.m., and many reported power restored by approximately 2 a.m. on Wednesday. More heavy […]
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Hundreds turn out for Jason Sharp Benefit
More than 500 people showed up at New Life Christian Church in Bellville on Saturday, Aug. 10 to show their support and raise funds for Jason Sharp, a young father who recently suffered a debilitating stroke at the age of 26. Jason and his wife Michelle have two young boys and a third due in […]
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Galion’s new Hesby Drive open to the public
The city of Galion held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of new road Hesby Drive on Monday, Aug. 19. Hesby Drive connects Bucyrus Road and the Galion City Schools campus, and also extends to Portland Way North via Heise Park Lane and the temporary one-way road leading into Galion West Shopping Center. The […]
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Clear Fork, Ontario coaches offer differing views after scoreless girls’ soccer tie
BELLVILLE – The rematch Tuesday evening of last year’s Division II girls’ district soccer final will go down as a 0-0 tie. But coaches from Clear Fork and Ontario both came away with vastly different impressions of their own teams after play was halted by a violent thunderstorm with 12:29 left to play. “The good […]
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Working With A Financial Advisor
Would you trust your medical diagnosis to a casual acquaintance? Do you cut your own hair or dry clean your own clothes? For some services, it makes more sense to pay a professional who has the expertise to deliver the appropriate results. A professional financial adviser can help you build a sound estate plan, designed […]
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Richard E. Weber
Richard E. Weber, 79, of Mansfield passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014. He was born July 2, 1935 in Lucas, Ohio. Richard graduated from Lucas High School. He was an accomplished woodworker and sold his beautiful carvings at various crafts shows. He was a loyal and devoted husband and wonderful and beautiful father. […]