MANSFIELD — A regional high school boys ands girls basketball wrap-up from all over north central Ohio. Look to Richland Source for sports results from Richland, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Marion, and Knox counties. For feature coverage from this week, check out our sports section. Strong start sends Findlay past Toledo Central Catholic Findlay rocketed in […]
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Buckeye Chuck says Spring is just around the corner
MARION — One thought dominated all others upon hearing the news of Buckeye Chuck’s weather prediction Wednesday morning. One had to wonder if the crusty critter was outside his cranium — with the impending forecast of white death looming over us it was simply hard to believe. Nevertheless, on Wednesday at 7:41 a.m. in Marion, […]
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Learning about Mary Church Terrell is a good place to start Black History Month in Ohio
This story was originally published on Jan. 5, 2022 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Writer, suffragist and Black activist Mary Church Terrell was born Sept. 23, 1863, in Memphis, Tennessee. Daughter to enslaved Louisa Ayers and Robert […]
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It’s here: Winter storm warning sounded for north central Ohio — 7 to 12 inches expected
No one could blame Punxsutawney Phil today if he emerges from his burrow this morning, takes one look at the weather forecast and dives back into his hole for another six weeks. Not even a woodchuck on Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania will enjoy the next 48 hours across much of the United States. The National […]
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Building community just as important as acquiring farmland
Editor’s note: This is Part III of a five-part solutions journalism series exploring the future of farming in north central Ohio. Part I published on Jan. 31. Part II published on Feb. 1. Noel Alden bought and moved to a dairy farm in Danville in 1999 from an operation based in northern Illinois. While the Aldens were not […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs more 9-1-1 dispatchers, bumps paygrade
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council — after hearing impassioned remarks Tuesday evening about working conditions in the 9-1-1 center — voted to add four new dispatching positions and also bumped the paygrade for the employees. The unanimous vote came after Communications Center Operations Supervisor Mark Huckleberry and long-time dispatcher Lisa Abrams painted a dire picture […]
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Clear Fork holds off state-ranked Cardington
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork came out swinging early and held on for dear life late. Lilly Wortman connected on four first-half 3-pointers and the Colts survived state-ranked Cardington’s spirited fourth-quarter rally in a 60-48 win Tuesday at Les Hauenstein Gymnasium. The Pirates (15-2) trailed 46-29 after three quarters and 48-29 early in the fourth before […]
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ODOT: ‘Don’t expect perfect roads’ if heavy snow arrives
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation will have 20 plows and 32 drivers operating in Richland County if an expected winter storm hits Wednesday night and into Thursday. But that doesn’t mean motorists should expect clear sailing on state routes, U.S. routes and interstates around the county or state, according to ODOT spokeswoman Crystal […]
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Sgt. Matt Loughman to retire from Mansfield Police on Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — Sergeant Matthew R. Loughman has announced his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police effective on Feb. 3. Sergeant Loughman’s retirement represents a loss to the Mansfield Division of Police, the citizens of this community and culminates a career that has exemplified the best qualities of a law enforcement professional,” said assistant chief Jason […]
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Snow plowing: Is the City of Mansfield ready for this winter storm?
MANSFIELD — A major winter storm could drop seven to 10 inches of snow on Richland County in the next 48 hours, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast. Unfortunately, the snow plowing situation in the City of Mansfield, which drew criticism for its efforts during a much-smaller storm a few weeks ago, is […]