While driving around town, residents may have noticed some signs in their neighbors’ yards announcing “Congratulations, I was trained at Pioneer.” Beyond celebrating our graduates, those signs are a symbol of the future for not just our students, but our community as well. Residents will be pleased to know that Pioneer students are hitting the […]
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Tyger alumnus credits Mansfield Senior for his career
Dear editor: While on the web, I recently discovered Emily Johnson’s article on “Mansfield City Schools bring back memories for alumni.” Like others mentioned in the article, I also attended Brinkerhoff Elementary, Johnny Appleseed, and then Mansfield Senior High. I graduated in the class of 1963. My last year at Mansfield Senior High had a […]
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House Bill 488 gives greater career opportunities to our veterans
Each year on the fourth of July, we celebrate our country’s independence and adoption of the Declaration of Independence; a festivity full of pride for our nation. This holiday is also a day to honor the service members who put their lives on the line so that we may continue to have the freedoms based […]
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Reader concerned two-party system limits other voices
I still have hope! Even though the recent election in Mississippi has left me feeling troubled, I can’t help but see the bigger picture. The primary election that appeared to be clear-cut as State Sen. Chris McDaniel ran against the incumbent Thad Cochran who, amid numerous gaffes –“ we do certain things to animals” and […]
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Cracking down on tainted food imports from China
When American consumers go to the store, they should be able to feel confident that the food they’re purchasing is safe. Unfortunately, questions have recently emerged about whether food imported from China has been the cause of animal illness and death across the United States, and whether this threat could affect humans. To address these […]
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Mansfield City Council moves forward with city projects
Two projects around the city of Mansfield are moving forward after being brought to City Council on Tuesday evening. Council authorized Safety-Service Director Lori Cope to apply for and accept a grant for improvements at the Mansfield Lahm Municipal Airport, and to advertise for bids for the construction of sanitary sewer mains across the city. […]
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Celebrating the power of stories one year after launch
Richland Source observes its first anniversary today, June 18, 2014, but it’s hard to call our online news an “it.” We’re a living, breathing, and most of all, mission-focused team. And our mission is reporting news, but news that is “proportionally” representative of our community. Our team has given that some serious consideration. More than […]
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Summer food service programs: Ensuring Ohio children don’t go hungry
With so many families struggling to make ends meet, many Ohio children are living in “food insecure” households, where parents don’t always have the resources to provide enough healthy food for their families. During the 2012-2013 school year, 630,000 Ohio children daily received free or reduced-priced school lunches through the National School Lunch Program, ensuring […]
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Dennis “Tony” Reeves
Dennis Anthony “Tony” Reeves, 60, of Galion, died unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Morrow County Hospital after a sudden illness. Born April 18, 1954 in Bloomington, Ill., he was the son of the late Park Reeves and Eileen (Dalton) Reeves. Tony moved to Galion in 1963 from Bloomington, Ill., and graduated from Galion High […]
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Local police departments utilizing Facebook to fight crime, communicate with residents
Facebook is not just a tool for connecting with friends and relatives—that’s what local police departments are discovering, anyway. More and more local law enforcement agencies are creating their own Facebook pages and are noticing how the social medium can positively affect daily operations. Officer Shane Gearhart said the Mansfield Police Department created a Facebook […]