Easter Sunday might look a little different this year thanks to social distancing, large gatherings prohibited, and other consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic spreading across Ohio and the globe. Luckily, just because people can’t physically be together for the Easter holiday, many communities have found creative ways to celebrate. Last week, we invited our local […]
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Open Source: Addressing your COVID-19 questions
Facts over fear: That’s been our guiding light as the Source team works to navigate the uncharted waters of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid hundreds of questions every week, we saw a few themes emerge. It’s been more than two weeks since we launched our special COVID-19 section on Richland Source and introduced a way for […]
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Open Source: Are local hospitals prepared for COVID-19 patients?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. Reader Judy Blandi asked, “We have not heard anything about the preparedness of local hospitals for coronavirus patients. Can you do a story on that?” MANSFIELD — Local hospitals have long prepared for a […]
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Galion distillery creates hand sanitizer from high-proof alcohol
GALION — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one local business is doing its part to provide an essential service to fight the spread of the disease. The Iron Vault Distillery, owned by John Bassett, Lori Bassett and Sam Thacker, currently produces its own vodka, moonshine, rum and whiskey, including bourbon. Now, a new product […]
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Ohio enacts ‘stay-at-home’ order to fight spread of COVID-19
Stay At Home Order: Frequently Asked Questions COLUMBUS — Ohio entered a new stage in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday with a statewide stay-at-home order issued by the Ohio Department of Health. Beginning Monday at 11:59 p.m. all Ohioans are ordered to stay at home aside from the following exceptions: essential activities for […]
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Operation: 1,000 Lunches will help feed students in need during COVID-19 crisis
MANSFIELD — With students home from school amidst the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ohio, a group of community members hope to answer the question of where those students will get their next meal this week. From March 17 through March 20, school-aged children attending Mansfield City Schools may pick up a free brown bag lunch at […]
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COVID-19: Ohio governor orders bars, restaurants closed tonight at 9
Click here for more information about unemployment benefits as it relates to the coronavirus. Click here to learn more about SBA disaster assistance loans due to coronavirus. COLUMBUS — Bars and restaurants around Ohio must close Sunday night at 9, according to Gov. Mike DeWine, citing the need for improved social distancing due to coronavirus. The […]
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Six local singers featured in Mansfield Symphony concert March 21
MANSFIELD — The most talented singer in Mansfield will officially be crowned on March 21 at the Renaissance Theatre. The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present its fifth concert of the season with “Mash-Up” on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Under the direction of Octavio Más-Arocas, the event will feature six singing […]
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‘Rock of Ages’ brings the 80s back to the Renaissance
MANSFIELD — We will, we will, rock you at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. And by “we,” I am, of course referring to the 20-person cast of “Rock of Ages,” Broadway’s biggest celebration of the music of the ’80s. The show stages March 7, 8, 14 and 15. Directed by Michael Thomas with music direction by […]
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Early education crucial in reducing the cycle of domestic violence
MANSFIELD — In the aftermath of an act of domestic violence, often those left behind want an answer — an explanation for an unthinkable tragedy. The case of 22-year-old Gaberien Clevenger’s death in early February was no exception. Richland County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Sharon May denied a protection order to Clevenger less than a week […]