MANSFIELD — A Mansfield police officer returned to work Tuesday after being placed on administrative leave following his involvement with a fatal shooting in Mifflin Township. Officer Paul Webb Jr. was reinstated after the Mansfield Division of Police completed an initial administrative review of the Aug. 4 shooting of Sean Rowe, Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch […]
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How a pink liquid could save Ashland money on maintaining streets
ASHLAND — Maintaining streets is a costly endeavor. But Ashland’s city officials hope to at least postpone some of those steep costs with a pink liquid promised to “rejuvenate” asphalt pavement. City council voted in early September to spend around $69,000 on the product — a price officials said would buy 2,925 gallons and extend […]
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Heartbeat of ‘Great Mohican Pow-Wow’ returns with hoop dancing, traditional acts
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The heartbeat of the Great Mohican Pow-Wow roared to life again on Friday after a year of silence. The 36th annual, three-day event held at the confluence of Ashland, Holmes and Knox counties kicked off Friday morning with traditional music of the Andes Mountains by Malkuri, a hallmark act of the event. Robbie […]
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Mansfield eMTB racer one of 1st American women to represent USA on world stage
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman became one of the nation’s first women to represent the U.S. in an overseas electric mountain bike race in late August. Ashley Hendershot, 33, of Mansfield was one of the first two American women selected to compete in the women’s e-MTB race during the 2021 Val di Sole Mountain Bike […]
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Trend or tragic anomaly? Ohio AG weighs in on area’s recent swell of officer-involved shootings
MANSFIELD — The state’s top law enforcement officer said recent officer-involved shootings in Richland and Knox counties “warrant observation,” but they don’t necessarily represent a developing trend. Attorney General Dave Yost offered insight into officer-involved shootings during a recent exclusive interview with Richland Source. There have been five officer-involved shootings in Richland and Knox counties […]
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Ohio AG warns against Instagram Youth, urges parents to put on ‘big, parenting pants’
MANSFIELD — The state’s top law enforcement officer said parents should put on their “big, parenting pants” and be OK with invading their children’s privacy. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, in an exclusive interview with Richland Source, offered the strong suggestion ahead of Facebook’s inevitable release of Instagram Youth. The app is being developed for […]
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Bourbon Battalion hopes to guide patrons on ‘whiskey journey’
ASHLAND — A whiskey tasting lounge is on its way to Ashland. This week Ashland City Council unanimously approved Bobby Williams’ request for a new liquor permit at his establishment along Cleveland Avenue, waiving its right to hold a public hearing on the matter. Williams, of Ashland, hopes to open Bourbon Battalion by January, pending […]
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Ashland meat-packing facility gets approval to expand into Jacobson Ave. structure
ASHLAND — City council gave permission to a longstanding meat packing facility to expand by acquiring and operating out of a building along Jacobson Avenue, a residential area. E.R. Boliantz Co. plans to acquire the $1.3 million property, including 5.3 acres and nearly 45,000 square-feet of space, according to the property’s listing. Bob Boliantz opened […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Chad Marsh went from studying soybeans to producing award-winning wine in Loudonville
Editor’s Note: This story marks the first of a monthly series we’ve dubbed “Neighbor Spotlight,” where we write a feature about a person in our coverage area. Submit candidates through Open Source. LOUDONVILLE — It was one of those days where the sun fought with the swollen clouds to be seen. The air was thick. Full […]
