MANSFIELD—The Renaissance Theater’s latest production, housed in its newest performance space, is a bit outside of the box. But that’s exactly what director Michael Thomas likes about it. “My vision of (Theater 166) was a place for us to experiment and learn,” said Thomas as he sat just to the left of the spotlight in […]
Katie Ellington, Richland Source correspondent
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Clear Fork elementary students get preview of new surroundings
BELLVILLE — It’s a new year, and a fresh start awaits the students and staff at Clear Fork’s elementary schools. When classes resume next week, students will report to brand new buildings. Kids and parents got a first look at the district’s new facilities during open houses on Thursday night. “They’re so excited,” said Rachel […]
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Winners crowned at Ashland County Spelling Bee
ASHLAND — Hillsdale middle schooler Isabella Dalton pronounced the letters with confidence: C-A-C-A- O. Cacao: the five-letter word made Dalton the 6th grade champion for the 2018 Ashland County Spelling Bee. After hearing the words “that is correct,” Dalton’s face lit up with a grin. Her hands flew to her mouth in astonishment as she […]
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Black History Month celebration begins at Mansfield-Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — “God made us black. God don’t make mistakes either,” Columbus-based poet Is Said told the crowd Saturday at the Mansfield-Richland County Public Library. Said’s group, Is Said & Advance Party, was one of the performers during a set that featured storytelling and poems accompanied by interpretive dance and West African drums. “(That) was […]
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New truck boosts Bellville in plowing snow-covered roads
BELLVILLE — Even before the winter storm hit Friday, local governments throughout Richland County were preparing for the onslaught. The National Weather Service in Cleveland had predicted that sleet would coat the roads in a layer of ice around midday Friday and a snowfall of 3 to 5 inches would follow. “I spoke with our […]