MANSFIELD — The 10th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by City of Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch for the first of a two-part discussion. The second part of the discussion will […]
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Boys Football Roundup – August 23, 2024
Boys Football Roundup – August 23, 2024
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Two parcels of land valued at $3,800 needed for $4.2 million wastewater improvement
BELLVILLE — It’s just $3,800 in a an estimated $4.2 million sanitary sewer project. But the Richland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved “fair market value” offers for two parcels of land that need to be acquired for a wastewater improvement plan near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange. Commissioners offered $1,500 for a 1.235-acre parcel […]
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Richland County pushes ahead with $4 million sewer project to support growth in Bellville
BELLVILLE — The clock is officially ticking on a $4.2 million wastewater improvement plan designed to aid increased economic development near the Ohio 97/I-71 interchange. But Richland County officials said Tuesday they believe the project is on track to meet timelines established in the American Rescue Plan Act funding the project. That means contracts for […]
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Festivals & fireworks: Check out Richland County’s July 4th festivities
MANSFIELD — Independence Day is right around the corner and with it, a variety of community parades, festivals and fireworks shows. Mark your calendars now — since the 4th of July falls in the middle of the week, several classic events begin this weekend. We’ve got a full breakdown below. Ontario 4th of July Festival The […]
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Proposed bill would create Charles Swank Memorial Highway
BUTLER — Charles Swank was a leader in every realm of his life — a decorated military veteran, a mentor to younger firefighters, a deacon at his church and devoted father of five. “He worked tirelessly to make everyone around him better that was through training, sharing knowledge and have tabletop discussions about tactics,” said […]
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YMCA breaks ground on $22 million sports center, plans for fall 2025 opening
BELLVILLE —The YMCA of North Central Ohio hosted a groundbreaking on Kochheiser Road Wednesday with local leaders and board members.
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Bellville’s Hershner launches Aurora Wave jewelry business
MANSFIELD — Hershner said her goals for Aurora Wave are to spread positivity and be a hopeful example for people facing challenges.
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Ready for a musical summer? AFM Local 159 has lengthy list of free concerts
MANSFIELD — The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 in Mansfield has announced its 2024 Summer “Music in the Parks” schedule of free concerts. “This summer’s concerts will offer everything from a 52-member concert band to a four-piece country band, according to MITP coordinator Steve Brown. According to the group’s website, “Since 1896, the American […]
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Mansfield lawmakers get update during adult-use cannabis webinar Monday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council Clerk Delaine Weiner provided the munchies Monday at noon, perhaps fitting as local lawmakers learned more about the implementation of an adult-use marijuana law in Ohio. Chips, dip and cookies flowed as freely as information during a webinar in council chambers, a 90-minute lunchtime event sponsored by the Ohio Municipal […]