Stunning rally propels Ohio State to thrilling Rose Bowl win in final seconds over Utah: https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/big_ten_sports/stunning-rally-propels-ohio-state-to-thrilling-rose-bowl-win-in-final-seconds-over-utah/article_8a6265a0-6b81-11ec-b1d0-e3a331aabc43.html?block_id=1098581 Oak Hill in the Snow: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/oak-hill-in-the-snow/article_61eb9aba-baf2-11e5-b533-fb8b64909b3d.html Ashland Mayor Matt Miller kicks off second term with unfinished Schine’s Theatre as backdrop: https://www.ashlandsource.com/news/ashland-mayor-matt-miller-kicks-off-second-term-with-unfinished-schines-theatre-as-backdrop/article_52507bd0-69b4-11ec-8aea-ff223648d366.html Ann Michelle “Shelley” Metze: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/ann-michelle-shelley-metze/article_88a67838-69c3-11ec-8310-fb3201f2b805.html Ohio State sophomore receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba put up some impressive numbers on Saturday […]
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Madison dumps Mansfield Sr. in crosstown clash
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison boys basketball team jumped to a big lead early and rode that advantage all the way home to drop Mansfield Senior 65-56 in an Ohio Cardinal Conference encounter on Tuesday night at Madison Middle School. The Rams (5-4 overall, 1-3 in the OCC) opened a 15-5 first-quarter gap, and took […]
Lexington knocks off Mount Vernon in battle of OCC leaders
LEXINGTON — Braden Forup scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Lexington controlled Mount Vernon throughout to earn a 63-55 victory Tuesday night in a battle of Ohio Cardinal Conference leaders. The Minutemen (7-1 overall, 4-0 in the OCC) led all the way, taking a 15-8 first-quarter lead, a 26-20 halftime advantage, and a […]
LISTEN: Ashland woman survives Gestapo questioning; Reimagining public transit in Mansfield
Ashlander who survived Gestapo questioning recounts World War II history through art: https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/ashlander-who-survived-gestapo-questioning-recounts-world-war-ii-history-through-art/article_df9b8e06-6e33-52bd-952c-d468b9f1fbbd.html?block_id=1098581 Reimagining public transit: Choosing the best drive forward: https://www.richlandsource.com/solutions/richland_public_transit/reimagining-public-transit-choosing-the-best-drive-forward/article_51d70dca-5dd1-11ec-b419-03b9ec048171.html?block_id=1098581 OPEN SOURCE: Where did the funds come from for all the numerous flag poles erected around the Knox County Service Center?: https://www.knoxpages.com/news/open-source-where-did-the-funds-come-from-for-all-the-numerous-flag-poles-erected/article_7ecb729e-64cf-11ec-b9b3-f36bd4cc5065.html Joey “Joe” Lewis Sr.: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/joey-joe-lewis-sr/article_a2985582-6724-11ec-b791-23aa00cb0431.html How can we improve Public Transportation? […]
Lexington’s Forup proves to be a force in win over Ontario
LEXINGTON — Baden Forup proved to be a statistical force while spearheading Lexington to a 65-38 pounding of Ontario in Thursday night’s battle between backyard boys basketball rivals. Forup pumped in 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Minutemen outscored the Warriors (4-4) in every quarter. Hudson Moore chipped in 13 points and nine […]
LISTEN: Mansfield students learn Dickens in a unique fashion; Tecumseh was a shooting star
A Christmas Carol comes to life at Mansfield Middle School; Danville elementary principal resigns after poor attendance; Remembering Lisa McAlexander Mansfield Middle School teachers integrate art and literature with door decorating contest: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/mansfield-middle-school-teachers-integrate-art-and-literature-with-door-decorating-contest/article_e62c6bcc-5de6-11ec-a82a-8f064b442b34.html Tecumseh was a shooting star among Ohio chiefs: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/tecumseh-was-a-shooting-star-among-ohio-chiefs/article_50485258-ceb0-11eb-a51c-73fe41c18839.html Danville elementary principal resignation follows attendance, community relations concerns: https://www.knoxpages.com/education/danville-elementary-principal-resignation-follows-attendance-community-relations-concerns/article_9b18648c-5d06-11ec-b25b-d7d0f15b94dd.html Today […]
LISTEN: Christmas tradition of Toy Time began in 1934; K9s developing technique to detect child predators
Local K9 helping track child predators; How to combat rising fertilizer prices; Remembering Earl R. Page How K9s are helping law enforcement track child predators: https://www.richlandsource.com/solutions/how-k9s-are-helping-law-enforcement-track-child-predators/article_aa686b12-4893-11ec-b3fe-c71f53542779.html The Christmas tradition of Toy Time began in Mansfield around 1934: https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/the-christmas-tradition-of-toy-time-began-in-mansfield-around-1934/article_438e5a4c-bb66-11e6-be3e-273d7494a731.html Ashland SWCD event in January aimed at combating rising fertilizer prices: https://www.ashlandsource.com/news/ashland-swcd-event-in-january-aimed-at-combatting-rising-fertilizer-prices/article_5a607736-5ea0-11ec-af74-77896d53acf9.html Earl R. Page: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/earl-r-page/article_6488633c-5ea9-11ec-8932-b3053b3c3218.html […]
LISTEN: Polar Express at The Ren on Dec. 19; Mansfield’s Brinkherhoff was a general in Civil War
Former Fredericktown supt. James Peterson takes interim role starting Jan. 3: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/former-fredericktown-supt-james-peterson-takes-interim-role-starting-jan-3/article_cb9a2b7e-6e69-5792-a8a3-cae719613a15.html Melvin “Mel” Switzer: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/melvin-mel-switzer/article_dcd54d2e-5cf5-11ec-b6d6-37eafe8f6530.html Today – Fredericktown’s school board approved the appointment of former Fredericktown superintendent James Peterson to serve as interim superintendent starting in January. Peterson will resume the position the day after current superintendent Susan Hayward’s resignation takes effect. And Peterson […]
LISTEN: Snow Trails season kickoff party is Dec. 18; Meet Christopher Moore, Mansfield’s comedic fantasy author
Richland County commissioners OK 3-year contract with sheriff’s deputies: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/richland-county-commissioners-ok-3-year-contract-with-sheriffs-deputies/article_122b0420-5cea-11ec-94d2-b7948d395bd6.html OPEN SOURCE: Are there plans for affordable, subsidized housing in Ashland for seniors?: https://www.ashlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-are-there-plans-for-affordable-subsidized-housing-in-ashland-for-seniors/article_ac2ef5e4-5453-11ec-84bc-bf7c807c83d9.html James A. Riggins Sr.: https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/james-a-riggins-sr/article_76ea872c-5cf5-11ec-beb0-a735b0ce7344.html Today – This week Richland County commissioners approved a new three-year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police union representing 27 sheriff’s deputies. The pact, which […]
Wappner Funeral Directors and Crematory to join the Dignity Memorial network
MANSFIELD – A longtime local funeral home is changing ownership hands, but will remain open, after an announcement on Wednesday afternoon. Service Corporation International (SCI) announced in a press release that it has plans to acquire Wappner Funeral Directors & Crematory in Mansfield, Ashland and Ontario by the end of the year. Long recognized as […]
