MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Board of Education unanimously approved a new three-year contract for the district’s teachers at Wednesday night’s meeting, ending a lengthy labor dispute that encompassed 11 months, 22 meetings and a soft strike. On Wednesday night, the Madison Local Education Association (MLEA) and Madison Local Schools announced an agreement on a contract […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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Soccer tournaments prompt Ontario officials to consider Marshall Park additions
ONTARIO — Marshall Park draws in more visitors every year, especially for its tournaments like The Target Cup, according to service safety director Jeff Wilson. This has prompted city officials to consider expanding the park’s restrooms and concession stand, which are located near the soccer fields. “(Director of Ontario Youth Sports) Kenn Spencer and OYS […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 27: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan seeks more pedestrian-friendly amenities
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Encourage transit and pedestrian supportive amenities —————————————————————————————————————————————————————- MANSFIELD — The ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan proposes […]
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Scratch House Restaurant celebrates one year in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Lexington resident Ray Collier, moved from Cleveland to Mansfield after a restaurant venture there didn’t work out. But now Collier and his partner, Starletta Cole are celebrating their Mansfield-based restaurant’s first anniversary. The Scratch House Restaurant and Catering opened at 777 Lexington Ave. on March 5, 2018 to serve all-day breakfast and has […]
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“Ideas of March” Day 25: ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan pitches bringing trolleys and electric scooters to downtown
Editor’s Note: This story is part of a month-long series that highlights 31 ideas included in the “Mansfield Rising” plan. The 67-page document was created by 15 local leaders after attending the South by Southwest Conference last March in Austin, Texas. Idea 25: Implement alternative transportation options MANSFIELD — Part of the ‘Mansfield Rising’ plan […]
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Open Source: Rural King not coming to former Value City Furniture, Big Lots in Mansfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD — Though Rural King owns the former Value City Furniture and Big Lots property at 1130 Park Ave. W., the Illinois-based farm supply store doesn’t intend to […]
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Chamber’s 14th annual Business Expo draws a crowd
MANSFIELD – Attending the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development’s 14th annual Business Expo was like stepping back in time to the 1970s. The far-out event featured approximately 110 local businesses and nonprofits Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. “Businesses are always looking for ways to get in […]
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UPDATED: Richland County Sheriff investigating Mifflin Township homicide
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation for a shooting death that occurred at a Mifflin Township residence Wednesday night, according to a news release. The victim, Austin Smiley, 19, of 671 U.S. Highway 250 South in New London, was found dead at 1665 Frontier Trail from a single gunshot wound. […]
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Open Source: Kroger says Park Avenue store isn’t going anywhere
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD — The Kroger located at 1240 Park Ave W. isn’t going anywhere, according to corporate affairs manager Amy McCormick. McCormick addressed rumors about the grocery store future […]