MANSFIELD — A “perfect storm” of COVID-19 and new state rules has helped to create a need for a fourth Richland County Common Pleas general division courtroom, according to local judges. It appears county commissioners are finding a way to make that happen after a couple of meetings on Thursday morning with an engineering firm […]
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Richland County commissioners seek to help homeless in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero said Thursday morning an apparent visible rise in homeless residents in downtown Mansfield is prompting him to see how the county can help. Vero said commissioners have been contacted by multiple business owners and residents “inquiring what we can do.” Speaking during the commissioners’ public meeting, Vero said […]
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Family-friendly fall activities are among many autumn events in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Can you smell it? The aroma of cinnamon, apple cider and pumpkin spice? Fall is here. With it comes a flurry of fun-filled activities that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors—the perfect backdrop for taking in the beauty of autumn. Richland County is host to many family-friendly events and activities this fall, […]
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Madison supt. watching school stats before deciding on masks
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison superintendent Rob Peterson will study the district’s absentees and COVID cases while weighing a potential decision on masking. Over the next two weeks, Peterson will monitor the number of positive cases for the COVID-19 virus in students and staff within the Madison Local School District. He will also keep track of […]
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Tygers leaning on defense to halt 2-game skid
MANSFIELD — Although the final score suggested otherwise, Mansfield Senior’s defense played well in last week’s 40-27 loss at Tiffin Columbian. Until the offense finds its footing, the Tygers will rely on their defense to lead the charge. Senior High (3-2, 0-1) will try to break a two-game slide when it visits Lexington on Friday. […]
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Mansfield mayor outlines $10.5 million American Rescue Plan Act spending to City Council
MANSFIELD — There were no voiced objections Tuesday evening when Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker outlined to City Council his plans to spend $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act federal funds. A vote on the proposed spending, which includes setting aside $5 million for revenue lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduled at council’s next […]
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Exclusive: Romanchuk says it’s too early to tell what redistricting could mean for his political future
COLUMBUS — Mark Romanchuk said Wednesday he has no intentions of moving away from Ontario. What that could mean to the Republican’s tenure in the Ohio Senate in a few years is yet to be determined after the Ohio Redistricting Commission last week shifted Richland County into a district already represented by the same party. […]
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Pop-up market supporting BBQ & Black Business Expo on Sept. 24
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is inviting the public to its BBQ & Black Business Expo on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at 311 Bowman St. The event will feature music, food trucks, spades and Uno tournaments and pop-up shops from local Black-owned businesses. There will also be information for […]
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Mansfield officials agree to revise changes to Clearfork Reservoir hunting regs
MANSFIELD — The city administration on Tuesday evening agreed to revise proposed changes to laws regulating hunting at the Clearfork Reservoir. The decision to postpone the changes came as several duck hunters attended a Mansfield City Council meeting to object to some of the proposed changes. It’s likely the revised changes to Section 971.02 of […]
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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt battled Ohio woman in 1930s political spat
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Nov. 24, 2020 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Did you know that archivists sometimes need to use other archives to research our own collections? Archives are a large network of available […]