Open Source: Why aren’t local snow plow crews salting my road?
Old Man Winter may have been slow to arrive, but now that he’s here, he’s here with a vengeance. Winter Storm Fern dumped nearly a foot of snow on north…
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Warming centers remain a lifeline as temperatures plunge in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Local warming centers continue to serve as a critical lifeline for residents without reliable shelter as dangerously low temperatures grip Richland County this week. Overnight warming center maintains…
Ontario’s Miller transfers from Ohio State to Washington
ONTARIO — Bodpegn Miller wanted a place to call home. The former Ohio State receiver found it in Seattle. An Ontario graduate, Miller recently signed to continue his collegiate football…
Plymouth declares a ‘Carol Brooks Day’ after her decades of service
PLYMOUTH — Carol Brooks has quietly answered the call for more than four decades when Plymouth residents needed help the most — and she did it without ever asking for…
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Former MANCI inmate changes mind about plea in alleged beating of corrections officer
A former Mansfield Correctional Institution inmate changed his mind Tuesday morning about pleading guilty to allegedly beating a female corrections officer.
Five years strong: Olive and Oak thanks Mansfield with $500 shopping giveaway
MANSFIELD — Shoppers at Olive and Oak have a chance to win a $500 shopping spree as the boutique celebrates its five-year anniversary. Anyone who makes a purchase at Olive and Oak, 271 Cline Ave. in Mansfield, during January is automatically entered into the drawing. The giveaway is part of…
Cold weather is here, are you ready?
COLUMBUS – With the state’s temperatures expected to be dangerously low, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency is urging Ohioans to prepare themselves, their households, and their vehicles for brutal winter weather. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Ohio will experience dangerously low wind chills ranging from -10°F to -25°F,…
Ontario Senior Center opens as warming center due to extreme temperatures
ONTARIO — City officials are urging residents to take precaution and look out for one another as an extreme cold warning remains in effect, bringing dangerously low wind chills to the area. In response to the severe weather, the City of Ontario has opened the Ontario Senior Center at 3777…
A Night of Love: D.A.D. launches scholarship program with Valentine’s Day soirée
MANSFIELD — Looking for a high-fashion night of elegance this Valentine’s Day? Devoted. Ambitious. Dependable. (D.A.D.) has you covered. The nonprofit organization will host its inaugural “A Night of Love” Soirée, an event blending the sophistication of a black-tie gala with the energy of a high-fashion party. The soirée will…
Donor-Advised Funds, the One Big Beautiful Bill and bunching charitable contributions
This article was originally written and published here and submitted by John-Mark Young to Richland Source for publishing. It was July 4th, 2025. I happened to be down in Orlando, Florida, near one of our firm’s offices in Lake Nona. As summer nights go in Florida, it was still incredibly warm as I sat…
News Man Weekly: Not even a snow emergency can shut these guys up
Thanks to technology, Carl Hunnell gathered online with Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray and managed to scrape together the 82nd episode of the popular podcast.
Growing is the Purpose: Keeping education first in high school sports
High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure. Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes. High school sports operate differently —…
Shelby grad Curt Dorsey selected Ashland’s new Chief of Police
ASHLAND — Ashland City Police Det. Lt. Curt Dorsey will serve as the division’s new chief of police beginning Jan. 30. The move comes after former Chief of Police David Lay announced his retirement earlier this year. “He has the experience, humility, and integrity to serve the people of our…
What would it take for you to live downtown?
“When will more apartments be available downtown?” That is the question Mansfield Rising hears more than any other. The citizen-led group helping guide improvements in Downtown Mansfield wants to hear directly from the community. The Source and other partners are helping them spread the word. Mansfield Rising has launched a…
Gov. DeWine urges Ohioans to take precautions in extreme cold
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected…
State Highway Patrol urges caution as Winter Storm Fern slams Ohio
COLUMBUS – As cold temperatures and dangerous road conditions continue to be seen across the state, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is asking drivers to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel. Since Winter Storm Fern entered Ohio on Jan. 24, troopers have responded to over 2,700 incidents involving crashes, assisting…
Ohio’s winter workout: Shiver your way to -23 wind chills, no gym required!
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has slapped an extreme cold warning on Richland, Ashland and Knox counties from Monday at 7 p.m. to Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Behind the wheel: Richland County snow plow operators pull 10-hour shifts Sunday
ONTARIO — Tom Harvey took his foot off the gas and let the truck slow to a gentle pace as he approached a dip in Walker Lake Road just outside Ontario city limits. The stretch would barely be worthy of the term ‘hill’ under normal circumstances, but Harvey knew better…
Letter to the Editor: Cruelty has become normalized
To the Editor, I’m writing as a lifelong Ohioan, a nursing student, and a woman who is deeply unsettled by how normalized cruelty has become in this country and by how quietly our local leaders and institutions seem to accept it as business as usual. I understand the role of…
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