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Posted inLife and Culture
Churches and community enjoy Easter egg hunts on Saturday
A number of Richland County churches and community locations celebrated Easter with Easter egg hunts and activities on Saturday. Among the celebrants were the Ontario United Methodist Church with their Eggstavaganza, Shelby First Lutheran Church with an Easter Egg hunt and bake sale, and Richland Carrousel Park with their egg hunt and carrousel rides. Saturday, […]
Posted inOpinion
Candidates and issues can expect fair and ethical coverage
Richland Source hasn’t celebrated its first birthday. Not only are we new, in the newsroom we’re also fresh. We’re delighted the Richland County community likes us — whether you meet us in person, on our site, or on social media. But in terms of freshness, you may not know what to expect from our political […]
Posted inEducation
Ohio Army National Guard hosts first OCA Technician for a Day event
High school students from area schools learned more about technician careers in the construction industry during the first ”Technician for a Day” event held at Mansfield’s Army National Guard facility on Wednesday. The students were able to meet with representatives from industry leaders as well as colleges offering associate degrees in technician programs. “This is […]
Posted inNews
Ontario 16-year-old wakes to house fire and escapes with sister
The sound of something hitting his window woke 16-year-old Chaise Nelson Thursday morning shortly after 9 a.m. A neighbor had already called 911 and Springfield and Madison Fire Departments were on the way to the home at 1045 Elizabeth Ave., Ontario, arriving at the scene at 9:39 a.m. Also responding to the fire were Mansfield […]
Posted inNews
County administration building renovation detours access to east and west doors
Effective Monday, April 7, the front doors to the Richland County Administration building at 50 Park Ave. East will be closed until further notice due to construction. The public will have access through the east and west doors of the building, which will be open for everyone and will not require a swipe card for […]
Posted inEducation
Mansfield City Schools face school closures, reduction in faculty
There was sobering news at today’s 4 p.m. meeting for Mansfield City Schools’ Financial Planning and Supervision Commission. The meeting was held at the auditorium of Mansfield Senior High School where a 20 percent Reduction in Faculty as well as the closing of schools was introduced as part of an addendum proposed to be adopted […]
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Children’s Services staff dons jeans in support of Sean Putt
When Richland County Children Services employees read about the Sean Putt family, they decided to take action and raise money to assist the family. The result was a $500 donation to help the family defray expenses stemming from the youngster’s ongoing medical treatments. That act was consistent with part of the agency’s vision statement, which […]
Posted inEducation
Seven staff members now on paid administrative leave at Mansfield
Following Wednesday’s announcement by Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick that the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center’s principal and four teachers had been placed on paid administrative leave, Garverick confirmed Friday that a total of seven staff members are now on leave. According to the superintendent staff members were placed on leave over a period from […]
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Mansfield City Schools places principal and four teachers on leave
In an official statement on Wednesday, Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Brian Garverick informed the media that a Mansfield Integrated Learning Center Principal Robert Singleton and four teachers have been placed on paid administrative leave. “The principal of the Mansfield Integrated Learning Center at Hedges, and four teachers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending […]