PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth-Shiloh Local School district has received a $12,217 grant to update security at its elementary school, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) announced this week. The district, located in northern Richland County, intends to use the funds to install 18 indoor-outdoor security cameras with accessories and installation in and around its elementary […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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United Way of Richland County reaches 79 percent of its hefty goal
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County is well on its way to reaching its 2018-2019 goal. The agency announced Friday it has already raised 79 percent of its $1,425,000 goal during its mid-campaign luncheon at the The Ohio State University’s Mansfield branch. “I’m thrilled to tell you we are making great progres s… […]
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Hutchinson highlights acquisition of former GM property in state of Ontario
ONTARIO — Mayor Randy Hutchinson highlighted the city’s acquisition of the former General Motors (GM) property and other successes at this week’s Ontario council meeting. “The biggest story to come out of 2018 was the acquisition of the former GM property. I think that the property has a lot of potential,” said Hutchinson. “The property […]
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Mansfield included in list of top 11 cities for dentists with high student loan debt
MANSFIELD — Mansfield is one of the 11 best small cities for dentists with high student loan debt, according to a recent article by Student Loan Planner. Mansfield ranked ninth on the list that considered factors like the dentist population ratio, average dental salary, the value of every $100 per state, population and proximity to […]
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RACER Trust plans private forum to market former GM property in Ontario
ONTARIO — The RACER Trust will hold a private forum to help market the former General Motors property in late February, according to Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson. Hutchinson shared the news with Ontario City Council on Wednesday. “It’s an opportunity for us to get great feedback from professionals that know what’s going on with the development of […]
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Ontario taking early steps towards building its own wastewater treatment plant
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council’s utilities committee has authorized early steps toward building the city’s own wastewater treatment plant. The committee of three, led by at-large councilman Ken Earhart, unanimously voted Wednesday to allow Mayor Randy Hutchinson and Service-Safety Director Jeff Wilson to continue appropriate planning for the potential plant. “I think moving forward is […]
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Rotary Club accepting proposals for 100th anniversary project
MANSFIELD — The Rotary Club of Mansfield is now accepting public proposals for a major service project, which it hopes to complete in honor of it’s upcoming 100th anniversary. “Mansfield Rotarians have been serving the community for (nearly a century) and would like to honor our 100-year anniversary by completing a major service project,” said […]
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What reader-submitted question should Richland Source answer next?
MANSFIELD — Ever want to assign Richland Source a story? Here’s your chance. The newsroom is currently considering three reader-submitted questions, but we’d like you to choose your favorite. Whichever question receives the most votes by Sunday, Jan. 20 will be answered in the coming weeks. All of the questions listed below were submitted through […]
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Open Source: Readers share hopes for Richland County in 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by collecting responses through Open Source, a platform where readers can share ideas with or ask questions to Richland Source’s newsroom. MANSFIELD — To kick off the new year, Richland Source asked its readers to come up with resolutions for Richland County. We asked, “What changes would you like to […]
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Panel starts conversation about how to break barriers between law enforcement and community
MANSFIELD — Breaking down barriers between law enforcement and communities starts with improved communication. That’s what a six-person panel discussed Saturday at Mansfield Senior High School, where the organizers of Spread the Light Week facilitated a conversation called “How to Work Together for a Better Community.” The panel, led by moderator and Richland Source president […]