MANSFIELD — John Fernyak still has copies of the bumper stickers that read, “Will the last person leaving Mansfield please turn off the carrousel?” The downtown businessman can also smile, look out his West Fourth Street office window every day and see proof across the street that the vision he and others put forth three […]
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Posted inProperty Transfers
Property transfers: Building home to Arby’s in Ontario sells for $2.4 million
RICHLAND COUNTY — A building that is home to an Arby’s restaurant in Ontario has been sold for $2.4 million, according to recent property transfers filed with the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The 3,662-square foot facility at 689 N. Lexington-Springmill Road was sold by SECOR, LLC, to Lewis and Michelle Schainuck of San Diego, Calif., […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
WATCH: Hidden Gems, Ep. 3 – Rock City Cave
If you love a good adventure, and you don’t mind getting a little dirty, this week’s hidden gem is a must-visit. Rock City Cave, located just a short hike beyond Malabar Farm’s famous “Big House,” is perfect for those on the quest for an exciting, new place to explore this summer! The quarter-of-a-mile hike is […]
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American Rescue Plan: Community launches conversation on ‘generational’ opportunities
MANSFIELD — The end of the conversation Tuesday evening marked just the beginning of the planning process for millions of dollars coming to north central Ohio from the American Rescue Plan. That was the clear message at the end of an hour-long, wide-ranging online discussion of more than 120 local elected officials, community leaders and […]
Posted inOpinion
Let’s look back at the brighter side of 2020
RICHLAND COUNTY — If you’re like me, you’re probably more than ready to bid a not-so-fond-farewell to 2020. We lost a lot in 2020 — from people we love to experiences we look forward to that were cancelled due to the pandemic. So when it came time to put together the traditional “year in review” […]
Posted inColumns, Editorials
Editorial: We’re grateful for the 1,028 people & partners that carried our newsroom through 2020
Trauma has a way of crystallizing what’s important in life. Last week, one of my dearest friends was hospitalized for five days battling complications from the COVID-19 virus. I watched my 32-year-old friend transform; days spent teaching, woodworking and playing with his young son are now filled with canes, oxygen tanks and getting winded from […]
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Editorial: 2020 has been tough. We believe it’s worth remembering
I’ve been watching a lot of Grey’s Anatomy lately. It’s not for the medical drama or the relationship tangles that come with the 15-year-old show; trust me, I almost gave up when (spoiler alert) McDreamy dies in season 11. What keeps me coming back is the comfort and familiarity. Such is the blessing of Netflix. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Cleveland Financial announces 2nd annual holiday lights photography contest
MANSFIELD — It’s Christmastime in the city of Mansfield, and we’re looking for someone to capture our best side. Cleveland Financial is sponsoring its second-annual photo contest aimed at highlighting the holiday lights currently decorating downtown Mansfield. First prize will be awarded $500, second prize will be awarded $250, and third prize will be awarded […]
Posted inArea History
The Conductor: A Richland County Ghost History
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by Richland Source in 2014. This story was told to me when I was 13 years old by a very old woman shortly before she left this world. O n different occasions since then I have tried to corroborate the facts of her tale through newspaper documentation but […]
Posted inSolutions
Shop Talk finale: One small step towards solutions
MANSFIELD — Racism in America can sometimes feel like an insurmountable problem, with few solutions. In the months since the death of George Floyd at the hands of White police officers on Memorial Day in Minneapolis, the country has launched arguably the most significant modern movement against racism in the United States. Yet, the problem […]