MANSFIELD — Richland County Solid Waste is partnering with the Richland County Farm Bureau, and Richland Public Health to host the 2023 Tire Amnesty Day at the Richland County Fairgrounds. The event will take place Aug. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, (or until capacity is met) for Richland County residents. Proof of residency is […]
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus detected in city of Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health officials have been notified by the Ohio Department of Health that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in the City of Mansfield. “To be very clear, this is not a human infection case, but the first positive WNV mosquito samples in Richland County this year,” Joe Harrod, Director of […]
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Junior Fair Board boosts Diamond Hills Baptist Church food drive
MANSFIELD – Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st® and Richland County Fair have partnered together to raise food donations to benefit Diamond Hills Baptist Church as part of a state-wide food drive contest. Now in its third year, Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is a friendly competition that helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. The […]
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ODOT: Weekly construction report for Richland & Crawford counties
RICHLAND COUNTY — The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting and is subject to change. U.S. Route 30 minor rehabilitation – U.S. 30, from the 5th Ave interchange ramps to just past the Ashland County Line, will have lane closures for pavement repairs. One lane […]
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The Shawshank Oak, a symbol of hope
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2016. LUCAS — Before 1993 this was just an old oak tree in a field across from Malabar Farm and, aside from birds who perched there, nobody particularly noticed it. In 1993 it was noticed by a site production scout for Castle Rock Entertainment, […]
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Surprise reception honors Jim Brewer’s decades of reporting
LOUDONVILLE — As a weekly newspaper editor, Jim Brewer has written thousands of stories about people being honored for their various contributions to the Mohican area community. The tables were turned on July 20, when nearly 100 community members, friends and family gathered for a surprise reception to honor Brewer for his more than five […]
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Mansfield student wins behind-the-scenes look at Firelands Electric Co-Op
NEW LONDON — Three area elementary students recently had the unique opportunity to take a private tour of Firelands Electric Cooperative and eat lunch with some of the linemen. During the month of May, as part of National Electrical Safety Month, Firelands Electric sponsored a contest for children in kindergarten through fifth grade to help […]
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Free COVID-19 vaccines & boosters at Red Barn on Aug. 7
ONTARIO – Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be available during the Senior Day at the Red Barn at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gift cards will be given to individuals who receive vaccinations. This event is hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on […]
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Local officials cut ribbon on Galion Spec Building
GALION — State and local officials gathered yesterday afternoon to celebrate the new 50,000 square foot speculative industrial building developed by JBS Development in the Galion Industrial Park. The pre-engineered metal building is expandable to more than 100,000 square feet, will be complete within the next 30 days, and is available for lease now. The ribbon […]
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Mansfield Family Festival canceled due to weather
MANSFIELD — Due to the severe weather forecasted for the Richland County area on Saturday, July 29, 2023, the 2023 Mansfield Family Festival is canceled. Due to the size of the event, there is no 2023 rescheduled date. “While we are disappointed not to be able to host this amazing community event, the Festival Planning […]