MANSFIELD — Due to water main work, the city of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed. South Adams Street from Dale Avenue to South Diamond Street. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate […]
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Blake Smith
Maya Angelou said “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Blake Smith strived to personify positivity, respect and kindness to all around him. Though he fought his own inner battles at times, helping others brought him happiness. His struggles ended, Blake passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 from complications of a Diaphragmatic Hernia. As […]
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Letter to the Editor: In defense of SPARK
Dear Richland Source friends, Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, in partnership with Ashland City Schools, Loudonville-Perrysville Schools, Ashland County Job and Family Services, United Way of Ashland County, and the Early Childhood Resource Center and the Ohio Department of Education, are privileged to bring the Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) program to Ashland […]
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Section of Ruth Ave. in Mansfield to close through April 4
MANSFIELD — Due to storm main repairs, the City of Mansfield will close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Ruth Avenue from East Townview Circle to West Townview Circle. The road has been closed and is expect to reopen Monday, April 4. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. […]
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Spring brings an end to mask requirements at the Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — Per CDC guidelines and recommendations, the Renaissance Theatre is lifting its mask requirement for audiences attending performances in its venues, effective April 1, 2022. Patrons are welcome to wear masks at any performance in Renaissance Theatre’s venues. Health and safety policies will continue to be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on community health […]
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2 people hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD – Two people were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries after a Monday night crash in Morrow County. The Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a serious injury, two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred on Monday, March 28 at approximately 6:02 p.m., on Interstate 71 near milepost 155 in Franklin […]
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Mansfield’s drive-thru Easter event set for April 2 from 1-3 p.m. at South Park
MANSFIELD — Mayor Theaker and Parks Superintendent Mark Abrams have announced The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department and community partners will host a Drive Thru Easter Event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 2 at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield. The traffic pattern for this event will be in lower South Park […]
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Russell Dean Neibel
Russell Dean Neibel, died March 4, 2022, at Mansfield Memorial Homes, where he had received excellent care during his final months. No services are being held however, an informal social gathering will be held on April 9, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Elks #56 meeting rooms, above the lodge at 499 Park […]
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Richland County commissioners seek bids for $250K in roof work
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday took steps toward an estimated $250,000 project to repair roofs at the county juvenile court and a county-owned building at 38 S. Park St. Commissioners approved seeking bids for the labor to do the work using materials the county will purchase from The Garland Co. on state-contracted pricing. […]
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Carol Shope
Carol Shope, of Mansfield, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield. She was 74. She was born on October 21, 1947 to Nelson and June (Bemiller) Peters. She was a member of Diamond Hill Cathedral, and was involved with the Living Bible Museum. Throughout life she worked for Hi-Stat and Thermodisc. Carol […]