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 […]
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Sheriff’s patrol operation yields arrests for drug activity
The Richland County Sheriff’s Office conducted a High Intensity Patrol Operation on Thursday, July 11 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. resulting in four arrests for criminal charges ranging from Trafficking in Marijuana to Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Carrying out the operation was members of the Richland County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Impact Team (VCIT), […]
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Health Department announces mosquito spraying schedule
The Richland County Health Department has released the following Mosquito Spraying Schedule for the Week of July 15. Listed below are dates and locations for mosquito spraying. Monday Morning, July 15 Mansfield City – Royal Oak Area Monday Evening, July 15 Jackson Township – E. Smiley Ave., Dale & Alvin Rd., Springmill N. Rd., George […]
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Newhope workers wash cars for activities
Members of the Worker’s Council of Richland Newhope Industries were washing cars Thursday as part of a fundraiser for Newhope activities. The car wash is held annually and it is located at Long John Silver’s parking lot on Park Avenue. “The money that we raise from these types of fundraisers goes towards activities for Richland […]