ONTARIO — The postseason awards keep piling up for Ontario’s Kyla Spencer and Gage Weaver. Both Spencer and Weaver were selected to the United Soccer Coaches High School All-America teams, released Monday. Only 158 players from across the country were selected to the USC High School All-America teams. Spencer was one of 70 girls to […]
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Richland County commissioners balk at treasurer’s request for employee ‘incentive’ payments
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday balked at a request from the county treasurer’s office to transfer $5,000 to salaries to cover unbudgeted employee “incentives.” Commissioners declined to approve the request from Treasurer Bart Hamilton until an explanation for the request is provided. The treasurer is on vacation and no one from his office […]
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Mansfield Police Department launches body camera usage
MANSFIELD — Sgt. Patrick Williams said Tuesday he’s confident new body cameras now worn by Mansfield patrol officers will show a side of the public many people haven’t seen. “I think what we will find is that people, if our content was digested widely, would be shocked at how people conduct themselves toward police officers […]
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The New Moon reopens on Mulberry Street
MANSFIELD — Mansfield resident Elizabeth Evans wants her store to be a place where people can explore products that may be unfamiliar and find what works for them. The New Moon specializes in metaphysical, spiritual and alternative health items. The store carries a variety of items including books, healing crystals and stones, ear candles, incense, […]
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Mansfield woman releases activity journal catered to young girls involving self-care and money management
MANSFIELD — When Teana Sykes came up with the idea to create a children’s book, she had her four daughters in mind. They always liked the idea of journaling, however, when Sykes would purchase the books, she found that her daughters’ only interest was the cover art. “They want all [of] the journals simply because […]
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Mansfield and Shelby YMCAs to unify in 2022 under a new name
The Mansfield Area YMCA and Shelby YMCA Community Center have officially come together to form one organization to be known as the YMCA of North Central Ohio. The YMCA of North Central Ohio will promote a shared future between the Mansfield Area YMCA and Shelby YMCA Community Center. There will be commitment to impacting the […]
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Mansfield Senior falls to Wooster rally
MANSFIELD — Conference championships aren’t won in December, but they can be lost before the calendar flips and Mansfield Senior has played itself into trouble. The Tygers allowed a 14-point halftime lead to slip away in a 66-60 loss to visiting Wooster in Ohio Cardinal Conference action Monday night at Pete Henry Gym. It was […]
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Local news coverage is a full-time responsibility that takes trained journalists
I’m Larry Phillips, managing editor at Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages. I edit content arriving from all over Ohio and focused especially on our region. My duties include assigning stories, scheduling reporters, managing the staff and distributing that news across all three sites in Source Media Properties. For 25 years I worked at […]
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Former residents visit Oak Hill Cottage for one night only holiday haunt
MANSFIELD — The halls of Oak Hill Cottage echoed with laughter and conversation Saturday night, as volunteers in period costume held a Christmas open house for the public. Each volunteer played the ghost of a former resident. The historic Mansfield mansion was privately owned by the members of two families from 1847 to the 1964. […]
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Crestview, Colonel Crawford, Lucas, Plymouth standouts earn All-Ohio honors
OLIVESBURG — Crestview’s historic season continues to bear fruit. Mason Ringler, Owen Barker and Connor Morse all earned spots on the All-Ohio first team in Division VI when the Division VI and Division VII teams were introduced Monday. The trio was joined by second-teamer Aiden Godsey and third team pick Hayden Kuhn. Ringler anchored a […]