EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Ohio’s familiar habitat mosaic of farm fields, woodlots, and wetlands provides optimum opportunities to hunt mourning doves, squirrels, and waterfowl, as hunting seasons begin during the first week of September, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) […]
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Mansfield City Council approves new contract with AFSCME union
MANSFIELD — Ron Wise has worked for the city for 23 years. He’s never seen a better union contract then the one approved by Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night. “I am very proud of this contract, being a part of this team,” said Wise, president of the AFSCME Local #3088. “It’s one of the […]
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Hard-nosed defense continues to lead way for Mansfield Senior
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior’s defense passed its biggest test of the season last week, but the celebration was short-lived. The Tygers will have their hands full again Friday when West Holmes invades Arlin Field for the highly-anticipated Ohio Cardinal Conference opener. The Knights (3-0) are coming off a 55-20 shellacking of Orrville and are averaging […]
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Material witness from Mansfield sought in Most Wanted list
MANSFIELD — A man sought on a material witness warrant is part of this week’s list of Most Wanted individuals compiled by the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitives Task Force in the Richland County Division. Bradley Baker, 33, is 5-foot-9, 155 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He is sought on a material witness warrant. […]
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This week marks the anniversary of Commodore Perry’s stirring victory on Lake Erie
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Aug. 31, 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. September 10 marks the 208th anniversary of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Erie. […]
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Mansfield City Council plans to vote Sept. 21 on dry dam engineering measure
MANSFIELD — One of the most controversial proposals in Mansfield City Council’s recent history nearly came to an early vote Tuesday evening. Mansfield City Council had its second reading of a measure that would authorize the city to fund engineering and design work for a dry dam along the city’s north side at a cost […]
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Mansfield City Council authorizes $300K for police training facility
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council authorized a maximum of $305,000 in funding for the construction of a new training facility for the Mansfield Police Department at Tuesday night’s meeting. The money will be come from the police department’s budget and be put into a new capital projects fund. The 1,600 square-foot facility will be located in front […]
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Mansfield Men’s Garden Club celebrates beautification awards
MANSFIELD — The coalition to keep Mansfield beautiful met almost in its entirety on Tuesday evening. The Mansfield Men’s Garden Club hosted its 42nd annual corn roast dinner and announced the recipients of the 2021 Beautification awards. A total of 19 winners in the residential, commercial/civic and member categories were recognized. In its first year […]
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Sherrod Brown visits 179th Mansfield Airlift Wing
MANSFIELD – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited the 179th Mansfield Airlift Wing on Tuesday before heading to Mansfield’s North Central Ohio Industrial Museum for a tour. “The 179th Airlift Wing and the North Central Ohio Industrial Museum illustrate the way the base and local industry work together and how they can both drive innovation […]
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Madison Middle and High School go remote starting Sept. 9
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School and Madison Middle School will be moving to remote learning for a one week due to an increase in general illness, COVID-related illness and staffing issues. The remote learning period will begin Thursday and continue through Sept. 15. In-person classes will resume Sept. 16. “It is our hope that […]