After 30 years of searching, the Richland County Foundation has finally found a new home—the William Ritter House in Mansfield at 181 S. Main St. Foundation members are looking forward to moving into the historic building in January of 2015 after the renovation process is complete. Brady Groves, the Richland County Foundation president, said renovation […]
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Disability Employment Awareness Month begins
As Disability Employment Awareness Month officially begins Wednesday, Oct. 1, people are reminded to take note of the varied and valuable contributions of America’s workers who have disabilities. Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. celebrated Disability Employment Awareness Month’s kickoff with a proclamation reading at the county commissioners’ regular meeting Tuesday. The purpose of the month is […]
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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office seeks help locating missing teen
On Sept. 24, at approximately 12:20 a.m., deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to 5033 Crestline Rd., in response to a missing juvenile. Rebecca Kemper, 15, was reported as missing and believed to have left the residence between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and midnight. A bloodhound was brought in to search the […]
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Senior citizens enjoy theme at Positive Aging Expo
Patty Hester and Kathy Hayes had a fun time posing with goofy hats and silly signs for pictures in a photo booth Thursdaylast during the “Positive Aging Expo” at the Richland county Fairgrounds. The annual event, hosted by the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) District 5, had a “Back to the 50s” theme and included a […]
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Inmate finds solace in making dollhouses for Habitat For Humanity
An inmate from Richland Correctional Institution in Mansfield finds solace in an art that has now become rare in an age where plastic toys rule the toy market. He makes dollhouses and then donates the handmade, wooden toy to children in Richland County. But that’s not all, he also furnishes the dollhouse with handmade, Popsicle […]
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Sheriff’s office discusses budget, maintenance measures
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office presented the board of commissioners with budget details Tuesday for fiscal year 2014, which indicate that the between both the jail and law enforcement monies, the overall budget is projected to have a negative balance of over $928,000. Commissioner Ed Olson commented that he’s not “overly concerned” with this projection. […]
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For Sale or Lease: Galion’s Big Four Depot
The city of Galion is seeking proposals for its Big Four Depot. The large historic building is empty–though in recent months the depot has been home to art shows, railroad talks and the Lincoln Highway Buy Way event. Mayor Tom O’Leary said there are many reasons for seeking a development team to take over the […]
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Local families benefit from “Who’s Your Hero?” 5K
At first glance, one might have thought a Comic-Con event occurred this past weekend in Bellville, given the numerous people dressed in superhero outfits. In actuality, the Ohio chapter of Compassion in Action sponsored the “Who’s Your Hero” 5K Fun Run/Walk at New Life Church of Christ on Sunday. Participants of the race were encouraged […]
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Investigation closed in the death of Richland County Prosecutor James Mayer Jr.
The death of Richland County Prosecutor James Mayer Jr. on Friday evening was investigated by the Mansfield Major Crimes Section and ultimately closed after the case was determined to be a suicide by the Richland County Coroner’s Office, according to a press release from the Mansfield Police Department. Tom Stortz, investigator for the Richland County […]