Richland Source is excited to announce the return of the Richland Gives Mini Spotlights series. This series is designed for Richland County nonprofits participating in the Richland Gives event that culminates in a day of giving on November 30, 2021. “There are so many amazing nonprofits for donors to choose from during Richland Gives. It’s absolutely […]
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Richland County asked to contribute $68K to Mansfield’s West End Neighborhood Plan
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners were asked Tuesday to contribute $68,107 to the City of Mansfield’s West End Neighborhood Plan. Adrian Ackerman, the city’s community development and housing director, met with commissioners and made the request to gain financial support for phase one of a likely three-phase project. Phase one of the project, initial planning […]
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GALLERY: Ohio’s Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley in profile, taken while she was touring in London, England. Annie Oakley poses with her rifle and a dead rabbit, taken between 1875-1890. Oakley began hunting as a young child to support her family. Annie Oakley poses with her rifle and a dead rabbit, taken between 1875-1890. Oakley began hunting as a young […]
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GALLERY: Imagination Pop Up Park Celebration
Youngster at Imagination Pop-Up Park Pop-Up Park walk Kids play at Pop-Up Park Guitar at Pop-Up Park This drum circle was part of a celebration in early October at the Imagination Pop-Up Park.
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Richland Public Health: Flu shots available by appointment
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health flu vaccines will be available by appointment starting in October through our Public Health Clinic. Call 419-774-4700 to schedule flu shots for you and your family. Everyone from age six months and up should get an annual flu shot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting your […]
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Milkweed seed pods to help foster habitats for Monarch butterflies
MANSFIELD — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is partnering with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) to collect common milkweed seed pods to help foster habitats for Monarch butterflies. Milkweed seed pods are starting to mature to the point where they can be harvested. Start scouting fields and if pods appear slightly […]
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Listen: Bellville’s Mowry Maple Farm celebrates centennial; Impact of Richland Carrousel Park
A day on the Mowry Maple Farm; Erika Coogle did not let her cerebral palsy diagnosis dictate her life; Remembering Ronnie K. Brock Mowry Maple Farm celebrates 100 years in the Bellville family: https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/mowry-maple-farm-celebrates-100-years-in-the-bellville-family/article_92b14930-214c-11ec-b911-0f442dc55d61.html?block_id=1098581 History – Then & Now: Richland Carrousel Park @ 25 Years: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/then-now-richland-carrousel-park-25-years/article_99dcff3e-648b-11e6-af5f-7fe6061a43ec.html Knox Pages – Cerebral palsy can’t stop Knox County […]
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Fall Hike for Health set for Oct. 16 at Malabar Farm & Gorman Nature Center
LUCAS — Richland Public Health’s “Fall Hike for Health” is Saturday, Oct. 16, at Malabar Farm State Park and Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield. The fall hikes are in their 20th year at Malabar Farm State Park and 6th year at Gorman Nature Center after taking a year away due to COVID restrictions. Enjoy the […]
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Unsent Fredericktown postcard shows house on ‘Route #2’
FREDERICKTOWN — In the course of collecting materials for this column, I sometimes find items which open the doors to past stories. Other times, the information that is there is insufficient to unlock the past. This particular card is a bit odd in that it appears to have been written out and addressed, but there […]
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Too much punch: Orrville knocks out Hiland
Stretched out and finally snapped, Orrville put just enough pressure on Hiland to earn a 3-1 victory in an Ohio boys soccer matchup. Neither team could dent the scoreboard in the first half. We want your feedback on the accuracy and quality of this article. Take a 1 minute survey and be registered to win […]