Editor’s Note: This story first appeared in Heart of Ohio magazine who has allowed Richland Source to republish in a collaborative agreement. Are you among the legion of adult sports fans who, as youngsters, collected baseball cards as much for the bubble gum, that chewed as though it was made of the same material as […]
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Richland Newhope holds art, talent exhibition
ONTARIO — Local talent was on display at Richland Mall on Friday during the sixth annual “Bringing the Elements Together Art and Talent Exhibition.” Numerous individuals supported by Richland Newhope had the opportunity to showcase their creativity and artistic expression. “This event not only gives those we support a chance to showcase their abilities, it […]
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Easter egg hunts, special events planned across area
MANSFIELD — Richland County is host to a number of Easter egg hunts and events this season. Here’s a list of upcoming events put on by local communities, organizations and businesses. Bellville: The village’s Easter egg hunt, sponsored by Country Meadows, will be held Friday, March 25 from 10-11 a.m. at American Legion Park, 77 […]
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Raising Richland encourages community gardening
MANSFIELD – As the weather slowly turns to spring, gardeners of all skill levels gathered at the Raising Richland Community Garden Summit on Thursday evening to prepare for the season. Gardening exhibits and educational speakers welcomed attendees, introducing a number of resources available to Richland County gardeners. Jean Taddie, garden and local foods program coordinator […]
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Richland Academy presents rade spring dance concert
MANSFIELD — Tickets are now available for Richland Academy’s annual rade spring dance concert on Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at the Shelby High School’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for $15 for adults & $10 for students/seniors. This year’s performance will feature four companies; rade, rade jr., radkidz, and radkidz2 performing pieces […]
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Element of Art photo gallery begins tonight
MANSFIELD — Every March, Element of Art’s contracted artists host the Beauty Found in Black & White photo gallery for the general public. Element of Art, owned by Richland Newhope, will have it’s event at Grace Episcopal Church beginning March 10 and ending April 11. The event will remain in the church’s social room. Father […]
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AU sets Art Saturday session for April 2
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery and Art Club will hold an “Art Saturday” class, an educational and creative experience for children and teens, on April 2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 346 of the Center for the Arts on the Ashland University campus. This Art Saturday class, titled “Design It Yourself – The Owl and the Fox,” […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimists host annual Home Show
MANSFIELD – Anything homeowners need to spruce up their home this spring can be found this weekend at the annual Mid Ohio Home Show, sponsored by the Mansfield Noon Optimist club. The show is hosted at the Richland County Fairgrounds and will last through the weekend, from March 11 through March 12 and 13. According […]
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Youth strings concert set for Sunday at The Ren
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings ensemble, led by conductor Matthew Domka, will perform a Spring Concert featuring compositions by Verdi, Beethoven, Frost, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and more on Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. The Youth Strings ensemble consists of nearly 50 of the region’s most talented young string musicians, […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 1: A Long Way From Boston
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles by author Paul Lintern. It is set in 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of a young girl. Amelia thought she was looking at a big old woodpile. Turned out, it was going to […]