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Editor’s Note To celebrate 10 years of local journalism, Richland Source is revisiting some of its previous coverage and updating the community on the stories we’ve told.  BERKSHIRE TOWNSHIP — It was marketed as “the entertainment venue of the future.” It was compared to Disney World – a global attraction in the heart of Ohio. […]

Editor’s Note This story idea was submitted by a reader. Do you have a lead for our reporting staff? Submit it here. BELLVILLE — While some high school friendships fizzle out after graduation, bonds remain strong among the Clear Fork High School class of 1966. The class celebrated a joint 57th reunion and 75th birthday […]

MANSFIELD — The demolition of Prospect Elementary School is set to begin within the next three to four weeks. Crews from Advanced Demolition Services began abating and scrapping the former Mansfield City building on Monday. Robert Booth, facilities manager for Mansfield City Schools, said crews will begin tearing down the building once the abatement is complete. The project […]

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 — One of Shelby’s staple businesses began liquidating inventory this week. The Shelby Marketplace IGA, formerly Cornell’s IGA Supercenter, has begun […]

OPEN SOURCE This story was suggested by a reader in our Open Source format. Anyone that would like to suggest a story idea or tip can do so at this link. The air smelled a bit smoky early Wednesday afternoon. Air quality metrics have gradually worsened across Richland County this week, along with the rest of Ohio […]

Editor’s Note This story idea was submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a story idea for our news team? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Bill Shaw thought about becoming a hospice volunteer for decades, but didn’t believe he had what it takes. That all changed a few years ago when his brother […]

Editor’s Note This story idea was submitted by a reader. Do you have a tip for our news team? Submit it here.  SHELBY — When Alexis McClain received her financial aid packet from the Ohio State University, she was certain there’d been some mistake.  The estimated cost of attendance and the amount covered were the […]

Open Source This story was inspired by reader questions. To submit a question or suggestion through our Open Source portal, follow this link. MANSFIELD — A black bear has been spotted in Mansfield. Mansfield, Massachusetts, that is. Two Richland Source readers recently used Open Source to ask about recent bear sightings, reportedly near Madison Comprehensive […]

Open Source This story was suggested by a reader using the Open Source format. If you have a question, story tip or suggestion, feel free to submit it here. MANSFIELD — There will be a number of activities over the Memorial Day weekend in Mansfield, requiring a number of volunteers to pull everything together. The […]

MANSFIELD — Brooklyn Petersen is trading her school uniform for an evening gown. Petersen, a junior at Mansfield Christian School, is one of 42 candidates selected for the Miss Ohio Teen USA competition. She’ll compete for the state title as Miss Mansfield later this month. If she wins, Petersen will advance to the Miss Teen […]