ONTARIO — The Ontario Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally attracted more than 50 protestors and caused a march that temporarily shutdown traffic at the Lexington-Springmill Road and Ohio State Route 309 intersection on Friday night. The event, organized and led by Ontario native Jordyn Sims, was launched in the wake of George Floyd’s death at […]
Eric Boll, Richland Source Intern
Posted inGraduations
Plymouth celebrates 2020 graduates
PLYMOUTH — It’s not the kind of year Plymouth’s seniors envisioned. But the send-off was as close to normal as the circumstances would allow. Despite social distancing procedures and an audience that included people in masks, the 2020 seniors were celebrated a graduation ceremony on a beautifuly Saturday night at the high school.
Posted inBusiness
Golf facility celebrates grand opening in Ontario
ONTARIO — 419 Golf, a training facility for golfers of all ages, celebrated its grand opening Thursday night in Ontario. “419 Golf has been a vision of mine for probably about eight years,” said Tyson DeSkins, a part owner of 419 Golf. “As I started to travel around the country visiting other (golf) instructors, it […]
Posted inNews
Gas leak reported at Hanley Rd. & U.S. 42 leads to evacuation order
MANSFIELD — A gas leak was reported at a small pump station on Saturday afternoon before 1 p.m. at the southwest corner of U.S. 42 and Hanley Road in Richland County. Columbia Gas reported that gas was turned off at 3 p.m. Mansfield police said an evacuation order was in place with some residents unable […]
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports
Shelby remains undefeated with victory at Ontario
ONTARIO — The Shelby girls basketball team outpaced Ontario in the second half to remain undefeated with a 47-36 victory at the O-Rena. “We came out a little slow,” said Shelby’s Coach Natalie Lantz. “But we warmed up in the second half and played a lot stronger defense.” The Whippets were led by Youngstown State […]
