COLUMBUS — Communities in Northwest Ohio are receiving more than $19 million in low-interest rate funding from Ohio EPA to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make other water quality improvements. Crestline along the Richland-Crawford County border is among the entities that will receive this financing. Willard, in Huron County, is also on the statewide list […]
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Miss Ohio wants reign to be remembered for her service to others
MANSFIELD — Lora Current would love to be crowned Miss America in December. But the 20-year-old has a different goal in mind when asked how she wants her year-long reign as Miss Ohio to be remembered. “I want to serve others. Maybe that is encouraging students, maybe it’s serving at an event. There is a […]
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Mansfield eMTB racer one of 1st American women to represent USA on world stage
MANSFIELD — A Mansfield woman became one of the nation’s first women to represent the U.S. in an overseas electric mountain bike race in late August. Ashley Hendershot, 33, of Mansfield was one of the first two American women selected to compete in the women’s e-MTB race during the 2021 Val di Sole Mountain Bike […]
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Here’s how to get a COVID-19 test in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The demand for COVID-19 testing is at an all-time high in Richland County. Richland Public Health currently has a supply of free testing kits available, communications specialist Reed Richmond said. “We have a good supply but are asking the public to take one per customer or per family member,” Richmond said. COVID-19 tests […]
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Prep football capsules: Mansfield Senior’s inexperienced offensive line learning on the fly
If there was a silver lining in Mansfield Senior’s 20-17 loss to West Holmes last week, it could be found along the line of scrimmage. Senior High’s inexperienced offensive line is getting better. The Tygers may have rushed for only 54 yards on 21 attempts, but veteran coach Chioke Bradley said he liked what he […]
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New Creations Art Gallery opens during Saturday’s Mansfield Arts Festival
MANSFIELD — A new, community-focused art gallery will celebrate its grand opening Saturday during the Mansfield Arts Festival. New Creations Art Gallery is located on the third floor of Mosaic, a church at 296 Park Avenue West. There will be 25 artists on display during Saturday’s grand opening, plus a variety of family-friendly activities including arts […]
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Mansfield mayor unveils plan for $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act spending
MANSFIELD — There may be future joint cooperation between the City of Mansfield and Richland County leaders on how to use their $44.4 million in combined American Rescue Plan Act dollars. But Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, citing ongoing emergency water/sewer repairs, said he will present plans to City Council next week detailing how his administration […]
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Mansfield woman reflects on addiction recovery initiative after late actor’s recent death
MANSFIELD – The late actor Michael K. Williams, 54, who passed away on Labor Day of a suspected drug overdose, was very candid about his struggle with addiction as well as an advocate for those seeking sobriety. “You know, I’m in the (addiction) club as well,” Williams said in his “WTF” Podcast in February, referring […]
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Ohio’s historic artist Sala Bosworth featured in exhibit at Newark’s Dawes Arboretum
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Aug. 23, 2021 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. I’m Leslie Wagner, the Historian at The Dawes Arboretum in Newark. The Dawes Arboretum was established in 1929 by Beman and Bertie […]