OLIVESBURG — The Crestview Local school district has transitioned to remote learning due to a rise in cases in the community, superintendent Randy Dunlap announced Saturday. The district had its first day of remote learning Tuesday and is set to resume in-person classes Jan. 4. “Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen an increase of positive […]
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Open Source: Where did the fountain on Mulberry and Springmill come from?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD — There’s a new, fresh symbol of pride at the gateway to the North End of Mansfield. On the corner of Mulberry and Springmill Streets sits a miniature waterfall […]
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COVID-19: Richland County triggers all 7 indicators in state health advisory system
MANSFIELD — The spread of COVID-19 in Richland County has reached unprecedented levels, earning the county a spot on the state’s “watch list” for a level four public health advisory. On Wednesday, the Ohio Department of Health announced that Richland was one of 11 counties to be placed on watch — meaning it met at […]
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Richland County one of 11 Ohio counties placed on COVID watch list
MANSFIELD — Richland County will be one of 11 counties placed on the state’s “watch list” later this week, the Ohio Department of Health announced Wednesday. “The ongoing high prevalence of the virus throughout Ohio, as reflected in today’s alert system update, is very dangerous as we move into the holidays,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. […]
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Thanksgiving Day Blitz raises funds for those in recovery
LEXINGTON — If you’re looking for a chance to get in a pre-Turkey workout and contribute to a worthy cause, there’s still time to sign up for the Thanksgiving Day Charity Blitz at Black Iron Fitness in Lexington. The event starts on Thanksgiving morning at 7 a.m. in the Black Iron Fitness training and wellness […]
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Colleagues say Amanda Mahon had a lasting impact on Richland County education
MANSFIELD — Whether she was teaching high school English or working as an administrator, Amanda Mahon was always looking out for the best interest of her students. Mahon, 40, passed away Nov. 20, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate leadership that touched school districts across Richland County. Mansfield Senior High Principal Marinise Harris called Mahon […]
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Mansfield City Schools will be remote the week after Thanksgiving, Christmas
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools has modified its district calendar to include two weeks of remote learning, one immediately following Thanksgiving break and the other immediately following winter break. Superintendent Stan Jefferson announced the changes Monday in a letter to Tyger families. “Recent increases in the cases of COVID-19 have negatively impacted personnel, leaving buildings […]
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Hope amid addiction: returning citizens get second chance at EDWINS Institute
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a two-part Solutions Journalism series on combating drug addiction. Part I published on Nov. 23. MANSFIELD — Tom Pendergast and Ron Tuttle both shared a passion for the culinary world, but struggles with addiction kept them from chasing their dreams. Now, the two men hope to start a new […]