PERRYSVILLE, Ohio — The fifth annual Brian Ward Memorial 5K (BW5K) returns this June and will again feature the “High School Challenge.” The race is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at Pleasant Hill Lake Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race kicks off at 9 a.m. This event is held in memory of Brian […]
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New counseling center welcomed to Galion community
GALION, Ohio — Life Changing Counseling Center was officially welcomed to the Galion community by city leaders Friday morning during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony was held at the counseling center, which is located at 223 E. Atwood St. Those in attendance included owner and primary counselor Ja’Ree Ward, Galion Mayor Tom O’Leary, along […]
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Fugitive Frank Freshwaters extradited from Florida to Ohio
ORIENT, Ohio — Longtime fugitive Frank Freshwaters, who was on the lam for the past 56 years after escaping the Sandusky Honor Farm, was extradited from Florida to Ohio on Tuesday. The 79-year-old is currently being held in the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio, said JoEllen Smith, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of […]
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LeaderRichland highlights local professional, academic opportunities to students
MANSFIELD, Ohio — As part of the LeaderRichland program, seventh and eighth grade male students from Crestline, Plymouth-Shiloh and Ontario middle schools had the opportunity Wednesday to hear from area professionals, who reinforced the idea that Richland County has various opportunities available for academic and professional development. LeaderRichland is a five-day program held at The […]
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Mansfield council rejects animal cruelty ordinances
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council rejected the proposed animal cruelty ordinances (Ordinance 15-087 and Ordinance 15-088) during their regular meeting Tuesday night. Ordinance 15-087 would have added language to the city’s existing ordinance that was established in 1997 to increase protections to companion animals. According to the ordinance, it would be unlawful to transport […]
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Practice safe home canning to avoid botulism
MANSFIELD, Ohio — With growing season underway, it’s prudent for local farmers and gardeners to utilize best safety practices, especially those pertaining to home canning. In April of this year, some attendees of a church potluck dinner in Lancaster fell ill with botulism. According to a report by CNN, health officials believe their illness was […]
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Roberts Brothers Painting: Family owned and operated for over 8 decades
SHELBY, Ohio — What started as a simple painting business run out of Carl Haverfield’s home has since become an ever-evolving operation–Roberts Brothers Painting. The business is now owned by Haverfield’s great-grandson, Dirk Roberts. Dirk took over the family business earlier this year after his father and former owner, Dave Roberts, retired. “The transition has […]
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4 graduate from Drug Court
MANSFIELD, Ohio — After his addiction nearly killed him, George Baldridge said enough was enough and was determined to get clean. In April of last year, he entered the Richland County Substance Abuse Treatment Court (Drug Court)–a program that helps non-violent, low-level drug offenders overcome their addiction through intensive supervision and proven treatment programs. Though […]
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Richland Source ‘lovin’ it local’ at McDonald’s
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Richland Source was “lovin’ it local” Friday morning at the McDonald’s restaurant in Bellville. With notepads, pens and computers sprawled out on one of the tables, we created a “pop-up newsroom” in the restaurant and looked for opportunities to talk with some of the customers. What we’ve come to find out in […]
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Area Agency on Aging celebrates Older Americans Month
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging held its annual Senior Spring Spectacular on Thursday at the Renaissance Theatre in recognition of Older Americans Month. Older Americans Month was established in 1963 to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older people, particularly those who defended the country, according to the […]