“Buy American, Hire American.” At a rally in Cincinnati this month, President-elect Donald Trump used those words as he pledged to use American products and workers to carry out his infrastructure plan. Congress has encouraged this bipartisan idea for many years because it just makes sense. If we’re investing in our country’s infrastructure, why wouldn’t […]
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Richland Source earns 2nd national honor in a week for Solutions Journalism projects
MANSFIELD — Richland Source received national recognition for the second time in a week based on the organization’s Solutions Journalism projects. On Thursday, reporter Brittany Schock’s series on Infant Mortality was selected the nation’s No. 1 Solutions Journalism story of 2016 by the Solutions Journalism Network. Other entries mentioned included stories from New York City, […]
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Mansfield chapter Daughters of the American Revolution place wreaths in Rittman
MANSFIELD — Members of the Jared Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution participated in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, Dec 17. The Group helped place a few of the 7,972 wreaths that were placed in the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio, to honor veterans buried there. “We were able to lay […]
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Richland Health: Think safety when buying Christmas toys
MANSFIELD — Christmas is a time especially for children and for children this means toys. Each year more than 3 billion toys and games are sold in the United States with 65 percent of these sales occurring between Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas. Although toys are fun and educational they can be dangerous. Poorly […]
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Boil advisory lifted on Bowman St. neighborhood
MANSFIELD — The city of Mansfield Water Repair Department has lifted the boil advisory affecting the following area: Bowman Street from West Fifth Street to West Fourth Street. West Sixth Street from Bowman Street to Sycamore Street. Sheridan Avenue from Bowman Street to Benton Street. Benton Street from Sheridan Avenue to West Fifth Street All […]
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Wild Bobcat released in secret from Crestline’s Wildlife Haven
CRESTLINE — It has been a few weeks since an injured bobcat was released by the Wildlife Haven after being treated for a run in with an automobile. The animal was struck by a vehicle on Oct. 7 around 9 p.m. near Bellville. It was taken to Wildlife Haven to treat its multiple injuries. However, it was […]
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Native Dogwood Tree planted in honor of Candy Brenner
MANSFIELD — Candy Brenner, Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) 2016 Volunteer of the Year, had a native dogwood tree planted in her honor at Gorman Nature Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The tree was planted in recognition of Candy’s countless contributions to the District and conservation in Richland County. Candy volunteers as […]
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Ohio’s first winter weather event warrants extra attention for older adults
COLUMBUS – Forecasters are predicting that the first major weather event of this winter – a polar vortex – will hit the Ohio region this week and push temperatures well below average for this time of year, with single-digit lows and negative wind-chill readings. The Ohio Department of Aging urges older Ohioans to plan ahead […]
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Mansfield man part of Obama’s clemency program
MANSFIELD — In an effort to decrease the population of federal prisons, President Barack Obama has awarded clemency to 1,023 inmates, according to the Pew Research Center. On Dec. 16, a Mansfielder will be set free as part of that campaign. Eric T. Downs, 50, was 30 when he was handed a life sentence without […]