MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield’s largest and perhaps most significant political debate in many years will happen on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Renaissance Theatre on Park Avenue West at 6 p.m. The debate between incumbent Mayor Tim Theaker and Democratic challenger Dr. Ron Abrams is free and open to the public, though reserved seating is […]
Richland Source Staff
Land Conservancy plans trails for resort property
MANSFIELD, Ohio—Clear Fork Resort sold in three parcels on June 5 at the Richland County Sheriff’s Sale after a foreclosure suit was filed over a year ago and the resort closed its doors on May 14. The entire resort property sold for a total of $706,000 split into in three separate parcels at the sheriff’s […]
Nov. 4 Election results tracker and Twitter stream [Live]
It’s election night. As voters make end of day trips to the polls and then await the results, we’ll be right there with you through the end of the night. All of our updates will be coming in via #RSElections14. Readers can also check in with individual reporters throughout the night. Later in the evening […]
Journeys, Neverland, and Masquerade create night to remember for three school proms
High school students from three Richland County schools held their 2014 proms on Saturday evening. Lucas, Ontario, and Plymouth-Shiloh high schools were fortunate to enjoy clear skies and mild temperatures for the evening’s events. Journeys, Neverland and masquerade themes created the ambiance for the proms. Lucas High School couples appeared to be a little chilly […]
Richland County roads slick with Level 2 snow emergency
The National Weather Service in Cleveland continued its winter weather forecast through Thursday evening and until 1 a.m. on Friday for most of northern Ohio and as far south as Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties. Accumulations on local roads early Thursday morning slowed local commutes. Lake effect snow shower created a blustering New Year for […]
Heavy rain leads to flooding in Richland County early Sunday morning
Flooding in Richland County came as no surprise Sunday morning in Richland County as heavy and constant rain all day Saturday fell on ground already saturated with snowmelt. Bellville and Lexington experienced flooding, and electric power was out in Shelby. By midmorning and early afternoon, the flood waters had receded significantly. In Bellville, Ohio Department […]
Snow Trails to open this weekend
Snow Trails Snow Trails announced Friday that opening day for the resort will be this Saturday, November 30 at 12:00 noon. Snow making began for the 2013-2014 season several days ago and has produced conditions that allow for an early season opening, with the resort’s well pumps going full-speed. Interested winter sports junkies can follow […]
Election night sees levies pass, new mayor for Ontario
Mansfield Senior High School’s community room erupted with cheers and clapping as it was announced that the Mansfield City Schools Levy passed. The 10.1-mill levy passed by 419 votes (2803 for and 2384 against, or 54.04 percent to 45.96 percent). The levy joined many other levies around the county in receiving voter approval. “This is […]
Election Coverage Special: Issue and candidate watch
Welcome to Richland Source’s election coverage. Tonight, we will be following seven key issues and races. Check back for news and updates. Follow our Twitter feed for our latest. The City of Ontario will be choosing a new mayor tonight. Voters will be checking a box for Randy E. Hutchinson, Republican candidate for mayor or […]
Bellville Flowers and Gifts
Bellville Flowers Website Bellville Flowers and Gifts “We stay incredibly busy,” said Colleen Turner, owner of Bellville Flowers and Gifts, “We work overtime to ensure we have happy customers receiving the best we have to offer.” Even with a high volume of orders and business, Bellville Flowers and Gifts strives to give back to the […]
