MANSFIELD — Two area schools were forced to close this week due to the spread of illness among students. On Monday, St. Joseph Catholic School in Crestline announced school would be closed both Tuesday and Wednesday this week. On Tuesday, St. Peter’s Elementary and Montessori Preschool followed suit by announcing school would be closed on […]
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Mansfield D.A.R.E. Officer Jack Shay retires
MANSFIELD – One of Mansfield’s favorite officers is officially retiring as the Mansfield Police Department’s D.A.R.E. officer. Officer Jack Shay announced his retirement from the Mansfield PD effective Feb. 3. He was first appointed to the department on Dec. 11, 1995 and served as the department’s D.A.R.E. officer for 15 years. When asked what he […]
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Lodi Metals does big business from Bellville
BELLVILLE – It’s a little-known fact that the small village of Bellville plays host to a company that does big business nationwide. Tucked along the Richland B & O bike trail, Lodi Metals, Inc. quietly manufactures and distributes products for cargo hauling and moving companies. According to sales manager Michael Creighton, Lodi Metals sells their […]
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Richland County Sheriff honors outstanding employees
MANSFIELD – Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon presented awards for exceptional work to a number of county employees this past Saturday. The yearly awards event honored individuals in the Sheriff’s Department as well as civilians for their efforts in keeping the county safe the past year. Awards were presented from both the department itself as […]
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Numerous community leaders honored at Richland Area Chamber dinner
SHELBY – The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce honored some of its best and brightest on Thursday evening, offering an optimistic view of the county’s future. The theme of the Chamber’s annual report for 2016 was “Building Momentum,” and President Jodie Perry gave numerous examples as to how the Chamber was doing just that in […]
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Madison students return to classes after bomb threat
MANSFIELD – Madison Comprehensive High School students were temporarily evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat sent them to the nearby Madison Middle School. As of noon on Friday, the Sheriff’s Office completed a sweep of the high school building and declared it safe for students to return. Some students who were originally taken to […]
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Avita prepares for grand opening of second phase on Feb. 2
ONTARIO – The second phase of Avita Health System’s Ontario hospital is ready to make its public debut in early February. On Thursday, Feb. 2, Avita Ontario will open its doors for a public open house at 4:30 p.m. with a VIP ribbon cutting preceding the open house. Richland Source and other local media previewed […]
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Historic Mansfield sculpture finds temporary home at Downtown Mansfield, Inc.
MANSFIELD – A local art fixture has found a temporary home at Downtown Mansfield, Inc. as it searches for a new permanent location. The abstract sculpture that used to adorn the side of FirstMerit Bank in downtown Mansfield now currently resides at the Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) headquarters currently under renovation on Main Street. The […]
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OhioHealth pediatric pirate ship makes therapy fun
MANSFIELD – Sailing the seven seas with a parrot sidekick and a chest full of treasure is all in a day’s work at OhioHealth Pediatric Therapy. It’s all possible thanks to a custom-made pirate ship that aids in physical therapy for children who visit the 2011 W. Fourth Street location. Located in just one of […]
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Shelby’s GypsyRose Tattoo offers $22 tattoos in honor of veterans
SHELBY – A tattoo shop in Shelby is hoping to raise awareness about veterans suicide, one tattoo at a time. GypsyRose Tattoo Company is holding a tattooing fundraiser on Sunday, Jan. 22 where $22 tattoos honoring either the military or suicide will be offered. All time and supplies will be donated, and all proceeds will […]