Diamond Street is undergoing a transformation, the research has been done, the plans are being implemented and the recipes perfected. “We look forward to the reaction,” said Steve Zigmund local businessman and one of four partners looking to turn what was once a shared passion and home hobby of craft brewing into a new local […]
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Vertical gardens assembled at NECIC
Colorful and inventive vertical gardening systems were donated to NECIC [North End Community Involvement Collaborative] and were installed by volunteers this week. Nearly thirty volunteers assembled the units as part of a workshop to demonstrate the functionality of these now permanent structures at NECIC. The three gardens are located behind the Bissman building and beside […]
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Shelby City council talks parks, flood, and finance
Parks, flooding and finances were the dominant topics during Shelby’s city council meeting Monday night. The vice president of the Shelby park board, Dave Keinath, addressed council on progress in Seltzer Park. Mayor Marilyn John gave an update regarding last week’s flooding. And Director of Finance, Robert Lafferty, made note of serious concerns in the […]
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New community bandshell constructed in Ontario
A new bandshell will soon be available in Ontario’s Marshall Park. With this structure’s completion, the city of Ontario plans on hosting free “Concerts in the Park” to local residents and community members and the first one will be held Friday, July 19. The bandshell’s construction was collaborative, with a variety of people from the […]
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Castamba Theatre is “found” after 40 years
Shelby Thrift Store owners Kerry and Judy Nutter have been in business for the past six years, but have only been owners of the current building on West Main Street for six months and recently they made a historic discovery. “We spoke with the previous owner, Barry Britt, and talked about removing the wood siding […]
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Free well testing offered following flood
Ohio Department of Health The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department offers the following information for individuals on private water systems: If you have a private water supply do not use your water if it has become cloudy or the well has been submerged by flood or runoff waters. Pump the well until the water is clear. […]
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Ohio announces July’s business profiles
Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that as part of an ongoing effort to recognize the impact of Ohio businesses, July’s Ohio Business Profile will highlight businesses from around the state that fall under the “Keep on Truckin” theme. “Ohio is full of outstanding transportation companies that help us get around” Secretary Husted said. […]
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Accident sends motorcyclist to hospital
An accident occurred Sunday evening prior to 7 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 309 and Rock Road in Ontario. Ontario Police Departments’ Sergeant Williams stated that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet and was unconscious, but breathing as he was transported by ambulance to Mansfield Memorial. It was speculated that the motorcycle […]
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Freelancers Wanted – Let’s Put the Community in Community News
Back on June 18th when Richland Source launched (has it really been less than three weeks?), one of our first pieces was an introductory message that helped explain why we were here, what we intended to accomplish, and how that would happen. “Richland Source is about you,” we wrote, “we need your input to be […]
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Flooding creates health & safety concerns
The Mansfield/Ontario/Richland County Health Department and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) offers these tips to help Ohioans protect themselves and their children from potential hazards during and after a flood. • Drowning is the No. 1 cause of flood deaths. No one should enter swiftly flowing water, regardless of his or her ability to […]