The Olivesburg General Store was the scene of an old-fashioned citizen’s arrest on the evening of July 4, when civilians in the store recognized and physically detained Mansfield Correction Institution (ManCI) inmate James D. Myers. Troopers arrived soon after to take Myers into custody. The convenience and general goods store is located at the intersection […]
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Frances Marie Gibson
Frances Marie Gibson, 82, of Mansfield, died Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Hospice House of Ashland. She was born October 4, 1930 in Eastern, Kentucky to the late William and Elsie (Horn) Oney. Frances had previously worked at Rogate Industries. Her hobbies included gardening, doing crafts and coloring. She liked to go to church on […]
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Schedule of Events at Malabar, July 6
Schedule of Events: Saturday: Standard House and Wagon tours (12, 2, and 4 p.m.), Special House tours (10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.) Fine art vendors Children’s art activities sponsored by “The Little Buckeye Children’s Museum” Music: Appalation “Old Time” music–Bill Miller–banjo and fiddle– 1-4 p.m. Chautauqua Presentations: Johnny Appleseed 10:30 – 1 […]
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Linda Fulmer selected as grand marshal for Ontario parade
Linda Fulmer was honored as this year’s grand marshal for the Ontario 4th of July parade. Fulmer has been serving the Ontario community for over 40 years, first as the Recreation Coordinator for Ontario Schools, then as the OMS 6th grade language arts teacher for 25 years. She currently is a correspondent for the Tribune-Courier. […]
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Bellville Celebrates Liberty with Parade
“Valley residents and guests, I welcome you to the Village of Bellville to celebrate Liberty!,” said Bellville Mayor Darrell E. Banks. Bellville held its Liberty Fest Parade Thursday, July 4 at 11 a.m. The 2013 Liberty Fest was sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post 535, the American Legion Post 535 and the Village […]
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Ontario 5K brings large crowd
Day two of Ontario’s 4th of July Festival kicked off with the annual Ontario Liberty 5K this morning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Ontario High School. The event featured 187 registered runners, along with many other unregistered runners who also participated. The top three male finishers were Joe Davis (16:31), Brett Cortelletti (16:39), […]
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Inmate apprehended
James David Myers, 47, the escaped inmate from the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) was apprehended this evening by employees at the Olivesburg General Store. Official at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) confirmed that Myers was taken into custody by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 6:42 p.m. without incident. Myers had gone […]
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Inmate escape: locals advised to take precaution
James David Myers, who turned 47 on July 3, escaped the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) Wednesday night after an inmate check at 9 p.m. revealed Myers was absent. At this time, how Myers escaped is not known. Myers was, however, assigned maintenance duties at the facility. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a criminal […]
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Ontario Growth Association night
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Fourth of July photo contest
This year, the team at Richland Source is hosting a friendly competition for the top ten Fourth of July celebration pictures. These pictures will be published on our site in a featured gallery that will be archived indefinitely. The photos will be judged by our editorial team. All ten pictures will receive photo credit, and […]