Earlier this month, Source Media Properties asked its readers in Richland, Ashland, Knox and Crawford counties to respond to an anonymous survey seeking their opinions about masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a little over a week, there were 6,029 responses from the four counties, with 1,690 comments. The key results are available in an […]
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Posted inOpen Source
No injuries reported in blaze that guts vacant Lexington Ave. home
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an Open Source story that came via a tip from reader Tommy Squires. MANSFIELD — There were no injuries reported Monday afternoon as the full compliment of Mansfield firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed the rear and attic of a vacant home at 30 Lexington Avenue. Mansfield Fire Chief Steve Strickling […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
Community Bulletin: COVID-19 Local Updates
This story will be updated around the clock with the latest news and information pertaining to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Richland County. It will serve as a one-stop-shop for updates on schedule changes, announcements from local officials and more. Friday, May 22 9:39 a.m. — Crestline Public Library presents Imagine Your Story starting […]
Posted inSports
COVID-19 claims North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby as latest victim
MANSFIELD — The North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby has been canceled, according to race organizers. The decision was reached on Monday night. “We made the difficult decision last night to cancel the NCO Soap Box Derby scheduled for June 20, 2020,” said derby secretary Ruth Kinsey. “Over the last several weeks we have been […]
Posted inSolutions
Former Madison exchange student reflects on life in Sweden amid COVID-19
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Sweden has made international news recently by declining to join numerous nations who have gone to a lockdown of citizens and businesses, limiting in-person contact to battle the spread of COVID-19. The country does have some restrictions. Since March 24, people can no longer be served at the counter in cafés and restaurants […]
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Shelby rallies to stun Ontario on Hiatt’s buzzer-beater
SHELBY — Junior Grant Hiatt was an unlikely hero and the Shelby basketball team an unlikely winner on Satuday night. Alas, both parties fit those respective adjectives after the 5-foot-8 Hiatt grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a game-winning reverse layup at the buzzer to push the Whippets to a stunning, 63-61 victory over Ontario before a raucious […]
Posted inFootball, Sports
Shelby’s Albert Bros. too much for Ontario
ONTARIO — Shelby quarterback McGwire Albert is having a big senior season, and he had another big game in Friday night’s 42-7 victory at Ontario. But the 6-foot-5, 215-pounder was overshadowed by his “little” brother at Copeland Field. Junior defensive end Marek Albert registered an incredible six sacks while living in the Warriors backfield, wrecking Ontario’s offense in the […]