Ohio Department of Health The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department offers the following information for individuals on private water systems: If you have a private water supply do not use your water if it has become cloudy or the well has been submerged by flood or runoff waters. Pump the well until the water is clear. […]
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Ohio announces July’s business profiles
Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that as part of an ongoing effort to recognize the impact of Ohio businesses, July’s Ohio Business Profile will highlight businesses from around the state that fall under the “Keep on Truckin” theme. “Ohio is full of outstanding transportation companies that help us get around” Secretary Husted said. […]
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Clear Fork board bids farewell to retirees
The Clear Fork Local Valley Schools Board of Education said farewell to several retiring teachers at their regular July meeting. Retiring staff members who were recognized at the meeting included Carolyn Parrott, John Parrott, Carol Pretorious, Deb Riley, Jamie Woodward, Janet Coole, Diane Brokaw, Dan Gorbett, Linda Schaub, Board president Gary Mathes stated, “We realize […]
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Students are aware of dangers of drugs in Richland County
Richland County school districts have drug programs in place at schools to help prevent student drug abuse. Three schools in Richland County shared the statuses on their programs. Overall, drug activity is being suppressed in our county. Here is how. Ontario Schools released an annual report on the Ontario Substance Abuse Program’s (OSAP) progress for […]
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Shelby is building a future for students
In August 2010, Shelby passed a levy that approved construction of a new high school. Tim Tarvin, superintendent, was a part of one of the many Building Advisory Committee (BAC) for the project. The committee he was part of traveled across Ohio looking at different schools to get an idea of what they wanted for […]
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Central Park on the Square Steps Back in Time
Richland County, rich with diversity, culture and history, celebrates its 200th birthday this month. In honor of its bicentennial mark Pastor Paul Lintern, a well-known historian and founder of Isaac’s World Inc., put together a historical re-enactment event portrayed yesterday. Lintern, along with a group of about 30 local actors and history buffs created Central […]
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Accident sends motorcyclist to hospital
An accident occurred Sunday evening prior to 7 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 309 and Rock Road in Ontario. Ontario Police Departments’ Sergeant Williams stated that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and was unconscious, but breathing as he was transported by ambulance to Mansfield Memorial. It was speculated that the motorcycle […]
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Clear Fork schools add law enforcement and special education assistant director
During the July meeting of the Clear Fork Board of Education board members approved the addition of a drug prevention officer, approved the district’s Drug Prevention Plan, and discussed hiring a special education assistant director. The board also entered into the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for services. The drug prevention officer came through an agreement […]
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Freelancers Wanted – Let’s Put the Community in Community News
Back on June 18th when Richland Source launched (has it really been less than three weeks?), one of our first pieces was an introductory message that helped explain why we were here, what we intended to accomplish, and how that would happen. “Richland Source is about you,” we wrote, “we need your input to be […]
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Ashland University to Use Reusable Takeout Containers
Ashland University will become the first business or institution in the state of Ohio to implement the use of a reusable takeout container. The University has been granted a variance from the Ohio Department of Health’s Food Safety Program to implement the use of reusable G.E.T. Eco Takeout containers beginning this fall. “Student Senate’s concern […]