Editor’s Note Open Source is a section where readers suggest story ideas for the staff. If you would like to suggest a story through Open Source, follow this link. MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club recently awarded $500 college scholarships to three Richland County high school seniors. The awards serve to recognize their high […]
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Posted inWeather
Break out the umbrellas, it’s going to be a wet weekend
MANSFIELD — “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head was a memorable song from the 1969 movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The B.J. Thomas’ tune and the film were both a hit. Unfortunately, the song will be a reality this weekend in north central Ohio, just as graduations dominate the area scene. According to […]
Posted inSports
Richland Source’s Curt Conrad wins Ohio Prep Sportswriter of the Year honor
MANSFIELD — Richland Source sports reporter Curt Conrad was selected the state’s sportswriter of the year Thursday night, according to the Ohio Prep Sportswriter’s Association. Conrad’s work was judged tops in the biggest division in Ohio. The runner-up was Bailey Johnson, of the Columbus Dispatch. “We are tremendously proud of Curt,” said Richland Source publisher […]
Posted inBusiness, Community Development
State grant matched by Ashland Railway triggers $1.2 million rehab project
ASHLAND — A $1.2 million rail rehabilitation project will begin in earnest across four north central Ohio counties with Wednesday’s announcement that the Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved a grant award. The ORDC approved a $613,898 grant, which was matched by Ashland Railway (ASRY) at $613,898, for a total project investment of $1,227,796. “ORDC’s […]
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Wind & rain are expected in north central Ohio today
MANSFIELD — The adage that April showers bring May flowers is a month off this year. April brought snow, deep into the month. So now we’re getting the showers we were expecting last month. Here’s hoping the precipitation brings floral color later this month. According to the National Weather Service, Mother Nature is going to […]
