MANSFIELD — Change and growth is never easy. Perhaps one of the most challenging human experiences is self-reflection. It’s hard work to grow your understanding of who you are, what your values are, and why you think and act the way you do. Especially when it comes to race in America. The killing of George […]
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Posted inEducation
Back to School: Here are Richland County district-by-district reopening plans
Richland Source has compiled COVID-19 school reopening information for each school district. The following information was gathered through interviews with school officials and also from district websites. Plans are fluid and remain subject to change, based on state orders and local health information. Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday, Aug. 4, issued a statewide order that […]
Posted inArea History
Roseland & Little Kentucky carved their own identities in Mansfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2014. MANSFIELD — If you look at a topographical map of Richland County you’ll find the entire north end of Mansfield above Route 30 is labeled Roseland. It is a name you don’t hear that often today, but it served for several generations as […]
Posted inNews
‘Shop Talk’ video series to create conversations of race, empathy
MANSFIELD — Historically, the role of a barbershop has never been just about cutting hair – it’s about creating a sense of community. Barbershops in the Black community, in particular, have served as a cultural staple dating back to the 19th century. It was one of the first industries that allowed Black men to become entrepreneurs […]
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Ohio’s amusement parks, casinos can reopen June 19
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on Friday that Ohio casinos, racinos, amusement parks, and water parks are permitted to reopen on June 19. Governor DeWine also authorized the Memorial Golf Tournament to be held at Muirfield in Dublin from July 13 to 19. “In all of these cases, these sectors have come up […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
Eating local during COVID-19: Here’s who’s open for takeout and delivery
MANSFIELD — As the state of Ohio continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, local restauranteurs continue to adapt to ever-changing guidelines for operation. On May 7, Gov. Mike DeWine announced restaurants and bars can re-open for outside dine-in service on May 15 and inside dining on May 21. All of those businesses will have to comply […]
Posted inCovid-19, News
COVID-19 Tracker: Daily cases in Richland County and across Ohio
The State of Ohio COVID-19 Dashboard (displayed below) shows the most recent preliminary data reported to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) about cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Ohio by selected demographics and county of residence. For more local stories and the latest local updates, visit our COVID-19 section. Scroll left to right to view the full dashboard […]
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: Did mobster Al Capone frequently visit north central Ohio?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. In this instance, a reader wanted to know about crime boss Al Capone’s visits to north central Ohio. BUCYRUS — It was about 800 miles by train from Chicago to New York when […]
Posted inFootball
Pete Henry chimes in on Tygers, Cubs march to state title games
Mansfield Senior and Lucas are both making history this week. No football team in Richland County has reached the state championship game before these two schools broke through over the weekend. Hence, who better to reflect on the enormity of that achievement than the most historic figure in Richland County football? I wondered what Mansfield […]
Posted inSports
Lex tennis coach Schaub still having fun
LEXINGTON — For Ron Schaub, tennis is all about having fun and Lexington’s veteran coach is still having a ball. The ageless Schaub is in his 20th season as the Lex girls coach. In the previous 19 seasons, Schaub’s teams have won 18 conference titles and finished runner-up once. He also has led Lady Lex […]