MANSFIELD – On Sept. 9, Richland Source was host to hundreds of local families at the first-ever Community Baby Shower. The event was created by reporter Brittany Schock with the support of the entire Richland Source staff and Richland County community as a way to bring local resources for healthcare and education together with mothers […]
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Richland County Transit buses add bike racks
MANSFIELD – Bikers now have an easier way to travel with their bicycles while riding the bus. Thursday afternoon, Richland County Transit (RCT) announced that most of its buses will soon be equipped with bike racks, which were purchased through a grant provided by Richland Public Health. “We saw people brought them on the bus […]
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Temp2Higher to host Elevate professional development classes
MANSFIELD — Temp2Higher, a division of North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host Elevate, a modular professional development class to help job seekers learn the skills necessary for employment. Not everyone is job-ready, noted NECIC Workforce Development Manager Leona Smith. “There are things that prevent people from working, such as childcare, transportation, and other […]
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Laux, Rowsey join Hospice of North Central Ohio Board
ASHLAND—Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) is pleased to welcome Chris Laux and Tim Rowsey to the Board of Directors. Laux is a resident of Bellville, Ohio, and is the vice president of sales at MWD Logistics in Mansfield. Born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, Laux graduated from Wofford College in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree […]
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Ontario considers legislation to dissolve recreation board
ONTARIO – At Wednesday night’s council meeting, Ontario City Council considered legislation that, if passed, would dissolve the city’s recreation board. While no action was taken at the meeting, several individuals voiced their opinions during public commentary. Council president Larry Collins noted that six council members must be present to suspend the rule regarding three […]
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Mansfield man, Galion woman die in head-on crash in Morrow County
MOUNT GILEAD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a double fatal crash involving a Mansfield man and a Galion woman that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Ohio 288 at County Road 38 in North Bloomfield Township, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Highway Patrol. Jesse G. Melba, 28, of Mansfield, was […]
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Emergency water service shutdown on Nov. 2
Due to emergency water main repairs the City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has shut down water service to the following areas: Briarwood Road from Glendale Boulevard to Redwood Road Water service is expected to be restored to the areas by the end of the work day barring any unforeseen problems. Questions concerning this notice […]
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Coats for Kids drive accepting donations Nov. 8
MANSFIELD — As the temp dips lower and lower, it’s becoming more of a necessity to bundle up. However, not everyone — including youngsters — has adequate outerwear to stay warm, which is why the Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is hosting its eighth annual “Coats for Kids” donation drive on Nov. 8. The drive will take […]
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ODNR explains changes to Mohican management plan
ASHLAND – Officials from the Ohio Division of Forestry and Division of Wildlife braved cold, damp weather Wednesday to give a tour highlighting the effects they believe their new management plan for Mohican-Memorial State Forest can make to improve the health of the forest. The plan, unveiled in August, modifies a strategy that was hammered […]
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Veteran’s Day Breakfast set for Nov. 10 at Mansfield Area Y
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Area Y is honoring those who have valiantly served in the United States Armed Forces. All veterans are welcome for a catered breakfast and fellowship with other members of the armed services. The event takes place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Mansfield Area Y, 750 […]