MANSFIELD — Andrew Baum said he has spent much of his life in the outdoors. He had never seen anything like the creature he saw on Dec. 28, in a Washington Township field. The 35-year-old Mansfield man, perched in a 17-foot high tree stand, believes he saw a Bigfoot walking purposely and quickly across the […]
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Dodging a bullet: Winter storm is forecast to largely miss north central Ohio
The ease of Monday morning commutes may depend upon which side of the winter storm dividing line you live on in north central Ohio. The question remains … where exactly will that line be established by the first storm of 2025, a wintry mix that’s been dubbed Winter storm Blair. As of Sunday afternoon, it […]
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5 key takeaways from the 2024 Source reader survey
Discover key insights from the 2024 Source reader survey and see how your feedback shapes local news.
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Ontario’s Romanchuk easily wins re-election to the Ohio Senate’s 22nd District
MANSFIELD — Republican Mark Romanchuk will likely retire from politics undefeated. The Ontario resident and Republican easily rolled to a second and final four-year term in the Ohio Senate’s 22nd District on Tuesday, brushing off a challenge from Democratic challenger Kathy Salem. Term limits prevent the 62-year-old Romanchuk from seeking a third term in the […]
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FBI arrests Ashland County man for alleged involvement in Jan. 6 riots
POLK — The FBI arrested a man from Ashland County on Tuesday for his involvement in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Jeffrey Newcomb, 41, of Polk, faces five federal charges for allegations tied to him bringing a Trump sign to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and, along with other rioters, […]
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Changes to judicial elections reflect partisan shifts in Ohio, says appellate judge
MANSFIELD — The impact of partisan judicial races for higher courts depends on where you live, according to Judge Andrew King of Ohio’s 5th District Court of Appeals. “I think in districts that are primarily a Republican constituency, you’re seeing it shift to Republican judges. In districts where it’s primarily a Democratic constituency, you’re seeing […]
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From classroom to career: How area businesses are raising job awareness
MANSFIELD — North central Ohio business leaders discuss challenges and successes with hiring and retaining young employees.
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Richland Source updates membership program, account management system
Today’s the day! Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages are live with a new account management system. This means you’ll be prompted to sign in or create a new account soon, if that hasn’t happened already. In case you missed the pre-launch messaging, here are the headlines: Important note: All non-members will have to create […]
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$1 million bond set for Morrow County man jailed in Ashland after 5-county chase
ASHLAND — An Ashland County magistrate set bond Wednesday at $1 million for a Morrow County man arrested in Loudonville after a string of incidents spanning five counties (Richland, Ashland, Morrow, Knox and Holmes). Officials said Joshua Boucher, 43, was wanted for his alleged involvement in a shooting in Morrow County and later a stolen […]
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Flood watch issued for Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties until 11 p.m.
A flood watch is in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m. in a north central Ohio area that includes Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties, according to the National Weather Service office in Cleveland. Multiple rounds of showers and storms will move across the area through this evening, according to the NWS. Total rainfall amounts through […]