MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners learned Thursday afternoon about the county’s unchanged COVID-19 “level” in the same manner as other county residents. They watched Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2 p.m. press briefing, which has become an almost daily televised affair since the pandemic began in March. A few hours before the briefing, commissioners expressed frustration with […]
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Mansfield law director apologizes for statements about Republicans
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Law Director John Spon has issued a public apology for remarks he made about local Republicans during a public meeting Tuesday. During a meeting of the Mansfield Charter Review Commission, Spon, a Democrat, cautioned members that lowering the required number of petition signatures to run for the non-partisan elected body may invite additional […]
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Primrose resident recalls role in Manhattan Project
MANSFIELD — Edward Powell, 97, is known around Primrose Retirement Community for his cheerful, outgoing personality. An 11-year resident at Primrose, he single-handedly keeps the shelves alphabetized as volunteer librarian and has stepped in occasionally to lead exercise classes. Before COVID-19, he was active outside the community as well, attending church on a weekly basis, […]
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It’s gonna be a hot one today — and likely wet, too
You don’t need to buy a sauna in the next few days. We’re gonna live in one. Hot and wet. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a heat advisory for north central Ohio, including Richland, Ashland, Crawford and Knox counties, from Thusday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. High temperatures, coupled with […]
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Continued applications for jobless benefits in Ohio decline for 10th straight week
COLUMBUS — Continued applications for unemployment benefits have declined for the 10th straight week, according to the Ohio Dept. of Jobs & Family Services. Those who remain jobless filed 347,587 fewer continued claims last week compared to the peak in April during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, for the week ending July 4, ODJFS reported […]
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Five Guys and Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar to open in August
ONTARIO — Two new restaurant chains are eyeing August for the grand opening of Ontario franchises. Richard Beil, CFO of Five Guys franchisee Wholesome Enterprises LLC, confirmed the burgers and fries chain’s newest location will open next month, or at the very latest, by Labor Day. The new franchise will be located in the strip […]
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Richland County GOP chair says Spon comments ‘utterly disgraceful’
MANSFIELD — The chair of the Richland County Republican Party on Wednesday evening called “utterly disgraceful” the comments by Mansfield Law Director John Spon to infer local GOP members are racist. “For such a time as this when we are consumed with fear, social hardship and racial unrest, it is utterly disgraceful for a local […]
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Crestline Historical Society to reopen museum on July 18
CRESTLINE — The Crestline Historical Society Board of Directors has approved re-opening the 400 Scott St. Museum on Saturday, July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The museum will also be open Sunday, July 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Beginning in August, the established schedule will begin, the first and third full weekends of […]
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Catch a stringer of fish? Take it to the eagles at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary
MANSFIELD — The eagles have landed at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. And they could sure use some fish. The 3774 Orweiler Road facility, just north of the Clear Fork Reservoir, is caring for seven eagles. Executive Director Gail Laux, who founded the non-profit more than 30 years ago, said Wednesday OBS is eagerly accepting donated […]
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Looking back at Knox County’s Chuck Harris, a cycling innovator
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on July 1, 2020 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. The coronavirus has limited where people can go and what they can do. Outdoor recreation, consequently, has been as popular as […]