MANSFIELD — Joy, praise and elbow bumps abounded at the official dedication of Walter Jordan Drive on Friday. The sweltering heat didn’t dampen the enthusiasm as friends, family and parishioners gathered to celebrate and honor Bishop Walter Earl Jordan and his son, Dr. Walter Jordan Jr., in the Oasis of Love Church parking lot. In […]
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Richland Source launches Wellness Week
MANSFIELD — Since March we’ve heard about how these are stressful and uncertain times — and for many of us, they are. Quarantine and social distancing have reduced or eliminated contact between many people and their loved ones. Some of us have lost our jobs or been thrust into homeschooling. All of us are adjusting […]
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Local co-op offers custom farmers market boxes
MANSFIELD — Farmers markets are a key source of revenue for local entrepreneurs — from farmers and florists to bakers to artisans. But with additional safety requirements and the public more cautious about going out, Zach and Kristin Herzberger knew they needed a backup plan. “We do farmers markets normally, we do several different ones and […]
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Pscholka-Gartner earns Democratic nomination for Richland County Probate Court Judge
MANSFIELD — It took a couple of months longer than she anticipated, but Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner has won the Democratic Party nomination for Richland County Probate Court Judge. According to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board of Elections on Wednesday afternoon, Pscholka-Gartner received almost 52 percent of the 5,551 votes cast in the […]
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Jerger and Pscholka-Gartner are the choices in Democratic primary for probate judge
(Editor’s note: This story was initially published March 9 in anticipation of the March 17 in-person primary election, which was extended until April 28 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be no additional in-person voting. Any Richland County voters who have not already voted (through early voting prior to March 17) may request an absentee ballot […]
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Local collaborative focuses on minority mental health
MANSFIELD — Carla James knows firsthand the challenges of advocating for a special needs child in the public school system. “The one thing that I hear from parents is it’s so overwhelming, and I remember,” she said. “I have children who have disabilities and learning issues, so I’ve gone through the whole gamut of advocating […]
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Daily Heroes: Reaching Out provides hope for the homeless
EDITOR’S NOTE: Richland Source asked readers to nominate heroes from the community in the fight against the coronavirus using our Open Source platform. One reader nominated Angie Henke, Jeremy Ward and Jason Knasinski of Reaching Out. MANSFIELD — For the past decade, Angie Henke has dedicated her life to serving some of Mansfield’s loneliest and most vulnerable. From […]
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Branham, Rehfeldt sworn in to Ontario City Council
ONTARIO — Ontario had a full city council again on Wednesday, following the swearing in of Third Ward council member Sherry Branham and at large council member David Rehfeldt. “Both of them have been very active in the community and Richland County and so it’s nice to have them on board,” said Mayor Randy Hutchinson. […]
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Local experts weigh in on reducing the risk of childhood lead poisoning
MANSFIELD — Ask Laura Corbett if childhood lead poisoning is a health issue in Richland County and she won’t sugarcoat it. “Yes,” said Corbett, a nurse and educator at Richland Public Health. Lead poisoning can have serious health consequences, especially for children under the age of 6. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention use […]