OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What should you do when you are driving on an interstate and a car is coming at you from the […]
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Open Source: Your guide to capturing stellar solar eclipse photos
MANSFIELD — Your eyeballs aren’t the only lenses that need special protection on April 8. Do you plan to snap photos of the upcoming solar eclipse? Here are some tips for keeping your gear safe and getting the best possible shots. Use the right gear Any camera can be used to capture the wide-ranging scene […]
Open Source: What is it like to see a solar eclipse?
MANSFIELD — Incomparable. Awe-inspiring. A memory that will last a lifetime. On April 8, north central Ohio will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. The last time that happened was 1806 — just three years after Ohio became a state. For many area residents, this will be our first (and possibly our […]
Explainer: What is a mandated reporter?
MANSFIELD — One in seven children are abused or neglected at some point in their lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anyone who believes a child may be in danger of abuse or neglect can report their concerns to local law enforcement or children’s services agency. But some people are mandated […]
Open Source: What’s the construction on Lexington Ave near Yoga 419?
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP — It’s official — storage units are coming to Washington Township near the Village of Lexington.
Open Source: What is the PRIDE fund Mansfield’s mayor referenced March 5?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What is the PRIDE fund the mayor referred to a City Council meeting? MANSFIELD — The origins of the PRIDE […]
Open Source: We want to hear about your eclipse experiences
MANSFIELD — We’re now less than a month away from experiencing a total solar eclipse. On April 8, the moon and sun will align at just the right angle. The moon will almost entirely obscure our view of the sun, casting a massive shadow over Richland County and other communities in the path of totality. […]
Mansfield couple leaps into forever with underground wedding ceremony
MANSFIELD — Leap Day will always have a special significance for Mike and Renea Zellner. The Mansfield couple tied the knot during an intimate wedding ceremony Thursday, making this Leap Day one they’ll always remember. The Zellners met while attending Mansfield Senior High School. “We dated for a short time, then kind of went our separate […]
Open Source: What’s happening to Mr. Hero in Madison Township?
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mr. Hero is moving its Madison location about a tenth of a mile away from its former home on Ashland Road.
Open Source: Will the solar eclipse impact cell service?
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up to 250,000 visitors ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse. Richland County is along the event’s “path of totality” — making it a primary […]