EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was provided courtesy of the Solutions Journalism Network, allowing a closer look at some potential ideas from a national database to attack issues that may be relevant in north central Ohio. SEATTLE, Washington — In a tall building on the outskirts of downtown Seattle, a group of scientists from the University of […]
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German village has communal approach to lessen community spread of COVID-19
EDITOR’S NOTE: Kellie Jones is the sister of Richland Source reporter Noah Jones. ESCHWEGE, Germany — A village in Germany may have found a way to reduce community spread of the COVID-19 virus as European countries continue to battle with the global pandemic. Wir Gegen Corona, German for ‘Us Against Corona,’ is a local hotline […]
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Churches seek unique solutions to ban on public gatherings
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was provided courtesy of the Solutions Journalism Network, allowing a closer look at some potential ideas from a national database to attack issues that may be relevant in north central Ohio. PETERBOROUGH, New Hampshire — In times of trouble and fear, one of the first places people turn is to their church. […]
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1918 Spanish Flu shows why social distancing works
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was provided courtesy of the Solutions Journalism Network, allowing a closer look at some potential ideas from a national database to attack issues that may be relevant in north central Ohio. In 1918, the city of Philadelphia threw a parade that killed thousands of people. Ignoring warnings of influenza among soldiers preparing […]
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Utah shows the way to save elections from a pandemic
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was provided courtesy of the Solutions Journalism Network, allowing a closer look at some potential ideas from a national database to attack issues that may be relevant in north central Ohio. SUNCREST, Utah — South of Salt Lake City, Utah, there’s an idyllic hilltop neighborhood called Suncrest. It’s only 15 miles from […]
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How to protect your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across America and infiltrated Ohio, many local residents are following the advice of Gov. Mike DeWine and state health director Amy Acton and staying home. In doing this, many are experiencing a tremendous lifestyle change. People who used to spend their days with co-workers and friends – eating at […]
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Galion distillery creates hand sanitizer from high-proof alcohol
GALION — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, one local business is doing its part to provide an essential service to fight the spread of the disease. The Iron Vault Distillery, owned by John Bassett, Lori Bassett and Sam Thacker, currently produces its own vodka, moonshine, rum and whiskey, including bourbon. Now, a new product […]
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Richland County mental health organizations focus on education to combat rising Ohio suicide rate
Editor’s Note: This story was written in response to a suggestion by Cathy Hancock though Open Source. She asked: “How about a story on NAMI Richland County, they have a great suicide prevention program that they take into the schools, the family-to-family education program and educating and advocating for family and friends with mental illness is very […]
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Early education crucial in reducing the cycle of domestic violence
MANSFIELD — In the aftermath of an act of domestic violence, often those left behind want an answer — an explanation for an unthinkable tragedy. The case of 22-year-old Gaberien Clevenger’s death in early February was no exception. Richland County Domestic Relations Court Magistrate Sharon May denied a protection order to Clevenger less than a week […]
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Mansfield has momentum for change in trash regulation — but to what?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final story of a four-part series looking at trash issues in the city of Mansfield. The series began Monday by looking back more than 20 years, when the city got out of the municipal trash-hauling business. Part II examined current trash issues facing the city and Part III examined what Ohio cities […]