Editor’s Note: This story originally published on Richland Source in 2015. BELLVILLE — The Jefferson Grange 251 of the Patrons of Husbandry built this hall on Church Street for their meetings in 1907. But they had organized as far back as 1874 in order to promote the economic and political well being of the community and […]
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On a tear through the Fredericktown railroad cutting in 1912, 1990 & today
FREDERICKTOWN — There’s a time and place for everything: College! It was a frosty winter night around 1990. I was walking along the railroad tracks in Fredericktown to get some fresh air after an interesting evening of experiencing … um … let’s just say a certain illicit substance that made Howard Stern’s face on TV […]
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The Wilds awarded $2.2 million from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce
CUMBERLAND – Earlier this week, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded The Wilds a $2.2 million grant to build a 60-acre recreational vehicle campground. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This grant will not only help attract tourists to The Wilds, which is located on reclaimed coal mine land along the Appalachian […]
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Jeff Ellington fund established to continue legacy of charitable giving
MANSFIELD — Jeff Ellington was a generous man who befriended everyone he met. So when Jeff died in 2020 after a lengthy battle with kidney cancer, a group of his friends decided to memorialize him by establishing the Jeff Ellington Legacy Fund through the Richland County Foundation. The purpose of the donor-advised fund is to […]
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The original Wizard of Oz movie showing May 22 at The Ren
MANSFIELD — When we think of a classic that almost everyone has seen, most people gravitate towards the 1939 musical film The Wizard of Oz. This cinematic masterpiece starring Judy Garland has been capturing the hearts of fans for over 80 years. In honor of Garland’s 100th birthday, The Wizard of Oz is being shown […]
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Mansfield Men’s Garden Club accepting nominations for 2022 beautification awards
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Men’s Garden Club, in its annual effort to promote civic beautification, is accepting nominations for beautification awards. The awards are sponsored by Haring Realty. Nominations will be accepted for properties in Richland County in one of the following categories: 1) Residential; 2) Commercial/Civic. Beautification elements to be considered include: lawn care; […]
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Dresses from angels: Longtime friends come together to sew dresses for those in need
Editor’s Note No matter the stage of life, you deserve the opportunity to thrive. This article series is presented by Brethren Care Village, a retirement community in Ashland. If you could make a difference in the world, how would you do it? The answer was easy for Marianne Gates. Marianne Gates is a resident at […]
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Mid-Ohio Civic Opera ready for two weekends of performances at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Joel Vega thinks many people may misunderstand opera. He hopes to change that with two weekends of live Mid-Ohio Civic Opera performances at the Mansfield Playhouse, featuring two one-act operas — one drama and one comedy. “Opera is mistakenly thought of us as being stuffy music for people in suits, gowns and tuxedos,” […]