Editor’s Note: This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Did you know you can make a positive impact on a child’s future with just four hours a month? Research has shown that children benefit from the consistent presence of […]
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Open Source: What construction is underway at Clear Fork Reservoir?
Editor’s Note: This story was written 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 construction taking place at the Clear Fork Reservoir dam? MANSFIELD — A $1.4 million seepage mitigation project is […]
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Open Source: What’s new with Shelby’s Black Fork Commons Plaza?
Editor’s Note: This story was written 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. SHELBY — Simonson Construction has resumed work at the Black Fork Commons Plaza in downtown Shelby, with completion anticipated by late […]
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Open Source: What’s going on with the new Shelby Dunkin’ Donuts?
Editor’s Note: This story was written 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. SHELBY — Progress in the development of a future Mickey Mart gas station, with a built-in Dunkin’ Donuts franchise, remains to […]
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The end of an era: Readers share memories of Prospect Elementary
MANSFIELD — The city block once home to Prospect Elementary School sat covered in heaps of brick and concrete as crews continued their work Thursday morning. The sunny skies and a bright yellow bulletin board, still fastened to one of the last remaining walls, stood in stark contrast the rubble. Crews began tearing down Prospect […]
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Open Source: Where can I recycle my plastic film?
Editor’s Note This story idea was inspired by a reader question. Do you have something for our team to investigate? Submit your questions here. LEXINGTON — Mike Solon and his family try to do their part to reduce waste. For years, they’ve taken glass bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard to the recycling bins in Lexington. […]
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Open Source: When will there be a new public swimming pool at Liberty Park?
Open Source EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted request through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to write about an event or get a question answered. “I would like to see the city of Mansfield put in a new public pool at Liberty Park. Something big […]
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Massive salute-to-Ohio barn mural created by Mansfield artist near Lodi
Open Source EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted request through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to write about an event or get a question answered. MANSFIELD — It can’t be easy painting a 390-square foot mural with four turkeys serving as art critics — […]
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Local Korean War Veterans Association planning events to mark 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the war
Open Source EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted request through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to write about an event or get a question answered. MANSFIELD — Few know the horrors of war better than a soldier. Dr. Jay Haar knows them from both […]
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The Diva: Ida Mae Thompson turns 101
Editor’s Note This story idea was suggested by a reader. Do you have a tip for our news team? Share it here. MANSFIELD — “May you live forever and I never die.” For years, that’s been Ida Mae Thompson’s favorite blessing to offer during a toast. And while no one can live forever, Thompson’s spirit […]