Ohio is opening up the way that Gov. Mike DeWine wants it to and there’s nothing you or I can do about it. Or is there? The myth of the universal experience The COVID-19 pandemic is unfathomably complicated. For everyone but perhaps a medical doctor, its complexity renders the virus nearly unknowable. What happens to […]
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Posted inOpen Source
Report: Our findings from the 2020 Reader Survey
Back in February — you know, a million years ago — we conducted the largest, most comprehensive reader survey in our short history. You can view the survey results here. Nearly 2,900 readers across four counties took the time to help us become a better news organization. The results of the survey, combined with in-person […]
Posted inNews
Take our reader survey: Help us determine Richland Source’s future
MANSFIELD — Could we have ten minutes of your time? We ask because Richland Source could use your help. Our team has put together a reader survey designed to help us better understand our readers, what they like about Richland Source, what they don’t and — perhaps most importantly — what they want us to […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Catalyst Life Services to host 29th annual telethon
MANSFIELD — Since 1992, Catalyst Life Services has raised more than $2,381,408 million at its annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon to help ensure the Rehab Center can continue to provide services to people living with disabilities throughout North Central Ohio. The telethon, generously sponsored by dozens of individuals and companies, is vital to Catalyst and we […]
Posted inBusiness
Need a reason to become a Source member? Here’s 17 of ’em
Back in January I wrote in a column that 2019 would be the year of the membership. I pledged that we would work like crazy to deliver a great combination of the best in local journalism, exclusive access to newsmakers, and valuable members-only benefits. Today our work to build the world’s best local news membership […]
Posted inOpinion
Can the commissioners and their critics see the forest for the trees?
Debate rages on regarding Richland County’s decision to remove courthouse trees Richland County commissioners plan meeting to discuss courthouse beautification plans It’s safe to say that the Richland County Commissioners would love a do-over. The commissioners have caught an enormous amount of flak recently over the removal of a dozen or so tulip poplars from […]
Posted inRising from Rust, SXSW
Allred anticipates Mansfield’s future, defines “what has to happen”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog is written by one of 15 individuals attending the South By Southwest Conference in Austin with the intention to bring back ideas and to reimagine Richland County. The team has since developed the Mansfield Rising plan, which Richland Source will explain idea-by-idea beginning March 1. A lot has happened in the […]
Posted inBusiness, Columns
Richland Source launches Positively Local membership program
MANSFIELD — This is a little longer than I would like, but bear with me. First things first: this message is not a prelude to a paywall that locks you out of the news until you pay. We are, however, asking for your financial support through a unique voluntary membership program. Richland Source has been […]
Posted inColumns, Elections
Mayoral Debate format conversational, interactive
MANSFIELD, Ohio – We’re deep into election season. The yard signs are out, and the door knocking that characterizes any local campaign has begun. Things are no different at Richland Source, which is why you are seeing this article within our seasonal Elections section. You’ll come here for all the news related to candidates, polling […]
Posted inColumns, Life and Culture
Richland Source, Made in the 419 to support county fair, donate to 4-H
Publisher’s Perspective – Richland Source will be front and center at the Richland County Fair the week of Aug. 9-15. We will be headquartered in Fairhaven Hall and set up to meet with readers, listen to input on how we are doing, and give away some fantastic prizes like an iPad mini. Signing up is […]