MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence, who helped play a key role in the iconic past of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center, is again excited about the future of the north end property. The Richland County Land Bank voted unanimously on Wednesday to accept the property from the City of Mansfield, clearing the way for what […]
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Cell World retailer and repair shop opens on Lexington Avenue
MANSFIELD — Najie “Reggie” Okab has dreamt his whole life of owning a cell phone shop. As a child hanging out in his family’s convenience store, he watched with fascination as the inventory evolved from flip phones to smartphones. “I was like man, one day I want to open a phone and repair business,” said […]
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Next steps: Richland County Land Bank officially accepts former Westinghouse property
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank on Wednesday officially accepted ownership of a former Westinghouse property, likely clearing the way for the demolition of the 30-year eyesore. It appears the quasi-public entity is also preparing to accept two other former Westinghouse properties nearby, including the 13-acre “concrete jungle” parcel nearby, owned by Mansfield Business […]
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary releases bald eagle back into the wild
ONTARIO — When Spike arrived at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary (OBS), caretakers didn’t know if he’d ever be able to have a quality life. Now he’s flying free in open skies. It’s not unusual for bald eagles to show up at the sanctuary, but their care needs are typically less severe. Some may come with […]
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Stupka steps down as Madison football coach
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Dave Stupka has resigned as Madison’s football coach. Stupka was 2-35 in his four seasons in charge of the Rams. Madison was 0-8 with two games lost to COVID-19 quarantine protocols this fall. “First and foremost, Dave is one of the best guys I’ve ever been around,” Madison athletic director Doug Rickert […]
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Opening day of deer-gun season yields big numbers for Ohio hunters
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s annual deer gun hunting week is underway with 21,754 deer checked on Monday, Nov. 29, the opening day of the season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. During the past three years, […]
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Richland Gives raises $500K for local nonprofit organizations
MANSFIELD — Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation, raised $504,504, via 1,220 donors for 86 Richland County nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2015, Richland Gives has raised $1,940,373. Richland Gives is designed to encourage people to contribute to local nonprofits they care about through a single giving website. […]
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Juvenile seriously injured after 2-vehicle crash in Crawford County
MARION – A juvenile was seriously injured Tuesday night after a two-vehicle crash in Crawford County, according to the Marion Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The juvenile driver sustained serious injuries and was transported by Bucyrus City EMS to the Avita Health System-Bucyrus Hospital. The juvenile was later flown by Medflight to Nationwide […]
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Mistaken identity thrusts Colonel Lewis into the status of chief
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part 7 in a 9-part series on Ohio’s great American Indian chiefs released by the Ohio Historical Society on Nov. 3, 1967. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Colonel Lewis, or Quatawapea (The man on the water who sinks and rises […]
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Property transfers: West Park Senior Center in Mansfield sells for $2.9 million
MANSFIELD — A facility that provides subsidized housing for senior citizens near downtown Mansfield has sold for $2,920,000, according to property transfers filed recently with the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The West Park Senior Center, located at 27 W. 2nd St., was sold to West Park Senior OH, LLC, by West Park Development Co., according […]