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Posted inOpen Source
The grave-whisperer: Lucas native breathes new life into old cemeteries
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story idea was suggested by Teri Brenkus. Do you have a story idea for Richland Source? Submit it through our Open Source forum. BUTLER — The graveyard sits near the bottom of a hill, surrounded by farmland and hemmed in by a tree-lined horizon. There’s a hum of car engines on a distant highway, […]
Posted inLife and Culture
OSU offers virtual gallery, performances focused on race and identity
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield is offering its art and cultural experiences to the public in a new way this fall, with an online gallery and theater performances. OSU is kicking off its fall semester with three projects that explore issues surrounding race, identity and contemporary culture. The three projects include a […]
Posted inNews
Richland Public Health seeks partner agencies for safe drug distribution program
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition is seeking community partners to help distribute free, safe medication disposal kits. The coalition, led by Richland Public Health, received more than 5,000 Deterra drug deactivation pouches from Ohio’s SafeRx Collaborative and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. These kits will allow residents to safely […]
Posted inSolutions
How a neighborhood collaborative transformed a small town
FULTON, New York — Can a fresh coat of paint and a new flower bed revitalize a struggling city? Sounds too good to be true, but a small town in New York has proven it’s possible. For four years, Fulton Block Builders has awarded grants to groups of neighbors who commit to sprucing up […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Silent Watch brings awareness to veteran suicide
MANSFIELD — Mike and Jan Knecht stood in silence, gazes forward, with an empty casket between them. Their sober countenance remained unbroken as they silently paid their respects and stood watch over the casket, which was draped in an American flag. After 20 minutes, a volunteer walked up behind them, tapping both on the shoulder. […]
Posted inWellness
CommUnity summer camps serve 80 children in Richland County
MANSFIELD — If it takes a village to raise a child, the same may be said for running a summer camp, especially during a pandemic. Fortunately, that’s exactly what happened in Mansfield. More than 80 elementary students attended free CommUnity summer camps that ran from July through mid-August at three different locations in Mansfield. The […]
