MANSFIELD, Ohio – Speaking up can make a significant difference. That was the case for a 17-year-old Madison High School girl when she spoke up to Mechanics Bank in favor of providing wheel chair accessibility at their branches. Mechanics Bank held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to recognize the branch’s efforts to provide wheelchair accessibility. […]
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Economic forecast for 2015 looks promising after strong 2014
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The snow and cold did not keep away talks of the economy Friday morning. The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a 2015 Economic Forecast Breakfast at the Mid Ohio Education Service Center Friday morning. Global, national and local trends seem to be improving, economically speaking, according to speaker Dr. Joel Elvery. […]
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One teen in critical condition after crash on Grace Street
MANSFIELD, Ohio – One teen remains in critical condition from a crash that occurred Monday on Grace Street in Mansfield. On Monday, January 5 a red Dodge Neon reportedly sped down Grace Street in Mansfield and ran a red light at Fifth Avenue and Grace Street. According to bystander David Brenneis the Neon ran the […]
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Municipal building closed down due to water line break
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Municipal building at 30 Diamond Street and the Utility Collections Department on 99 Park Avenue East will both be closed today to the public due to a water line break. Safety Service Director Lori Cope said safety forces are still fully staffed, but other departments open to the public are […]
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Top officers of Mansfield board of education re-elected with 3-2 vote
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield City Schools’ Board of Education held their first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. President Renda Cline was re-elected as president and Dina Davis was re-elected as vice president. Each nominee received three votes in favor, but Cliff Crose and Chris Elswick both voted no. When asked why, Elswick replied, […]
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Crash on Grace Street hospitalizes three, damages Greystone Lounge
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A Dodge Neon headed West on Grace Street in Mansfield reportedly lost control Monday afternoon, resulting in a crash which injured three individuals and caused damage to Greystone Lounge, located at 451 Grace Street. According to Sergeant John Mahles of the Mansfield Police Department, the Neon held three young individuals. All were […]
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Mechanics Bank in downtown Mansfield robbed
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mechanics Bank at 2 South Main Street in downtown Mansfield reopened around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon after a robbery in which an undisclosed amount of money was taken around 10:23 a.m. on Monday morning. According to Captain Brett Snavely of the Mansfield Police Department a white female reportedly handed one of the tellers […]
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Mayors of Shelby, Lucas, and Bellville looking for economic and community developments In 2015
Turning over a new year promotes change, whether it’s planned change or a willingness to look forward. Richland Source is polling our community mayors to find out what they’re looking forward to in 2015. Today the mayors of Bellville, Lucas, and Shelby weigh in with their new year’s forecasts. Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks Mayor of […]
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Longtime educator Sheryl Weber remembers her career with Mansfield City Schools
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For Sheryl Weber, teaching isn’t a job – it’s life. That’s why she predicts saying “goodbye” in June will be tough. Her career has taken many twists and turns through the years, and she met many students along the way. Some of them hold a special place in her heart. “I call […]
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Christmas trees, Facebook, and goats–what they have in common
IBERIA, Ohio – Goats eat just about anything. What about Christmas trees? We learned that Christmas trees are part of a goat’s vast cuisine after reading Pam Striker’s post on GalionLive’s Facebook page. It piqued our curiosity. Striker’s message read: “If anyone is looking to get rid of their live X-mas trees (Galion), we would love […]