ONTARIO — Picture this: a parent sipping coffee in a cozy café corner while their child builds a tower of blocks nearby — no rushing, no television screens and no stress. That’s the kind of peaceful chaos Heather Schell envisioned when she created Little Sprouts Playhouse, which opens in November inside The Ontario Center. After […]
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Ontario High School junior’s journey from small-town band room to the state’s biggest stage
ONTARIO — Every musician remembers their first note — for Ontario junior, Eliana Fittante, it was on an instrument most fifth-graders can barely coax a sound from. Years later, that same oboe has carried her from her fifth-grade band room to the All-State Orchestra stage. Fittante makes Ohio’s top student orchestra 15-year-old Fittante has been […]
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Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
After hosting the largest rock event in Ohio history and breaking all attendance records in 2025, Sonic Temple is excited to reveal the full lineup for the pinnacle of rock festivals in America May 14-17, 2026 at historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Organizers announced the festival will include more than 140 bands across five […]
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Leave the leaves: four eco-friendly alternatives to raking this fall
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Matt Christian, Director at Richland Soil & Water Conservation District. MANSFIELD — Fall is officially here! Now we can look forward to cool-crisp temperatures, apple picking, Friday night football games, pumpkin spice and beautiful fall foliage. Let’s go back to that beautiful fall foliage though. The color change of […]
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A taste of Richland County: Highlights from the 9th annual Savor & Sip
MANSFIELD — The 9th Annual Savor & Sip filled the Mid-Ohio Conference Center with tempting aromas and the buzz of guests eagerly sampling their way around the room. Vendors lined the perimeter, each offering bite-sized servings that kept plates full and conversations flowing. Rows of silent auction items drew steady attention, with more than 150 […]
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Money, fairness, & the fight for opportunity: Kaleidoscope closes season Nov. 6
MANSFIEL — If you’ve ever felt like the money game is impossible to win, you’re not alone. For many Americans, financial security always seems just out of reach — not because they aren’t working hard, but because the system itself can feel stacked against them. That uneasy truth is at the heart of the Kaleidoscope […]
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From historic gem to welcoming retreat: The story behind Mansfield’s Safe House
When Jake and Christina Simpkins first saw the long tree-lined driveway leading to the sandstone home on North Stewart Road, they knew they had found something extraordinary. What began as a house hunt soon became a passion project that brought new life to one of Mansfield’s most historic homes. Tucked quietly at 291 N Stewart Road, the […]
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Ohio’s 2025 wild turkey poult index dips slightly
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at its website. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s wild turkey poult index, a metric used to estimate nest success and poult survival for the bird, was 2.7 poults per hen in 2025, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. […]
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Boo on Broadway brings Halloween fun to downtown Plymouth
A classic autumn evening made for a night full of fun in Plymouth, including trunk-or-treat, food, music, games and children’s activities.
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How much can you safely withdraw in retirement?
This article was originally written and published here by John-Mark Young and submitted to Richland Source for publishing. I have never seen my LinkedIn feed blow up with so much Dave Ramsey content from other financial advisors as I did about one year ago. Keep in mind, Dave Ramsey and most financial advisors do not get along. There […]