MANSFIELD — The Fourth Street massage parlor owner asked the police officer why her business was suddenly being raided. “There’s a new law,” the officer said, “you can’t operate a brothel so close to the mayor’s new carrousel.” It was a joking remark in 1991, but it rang close to the truth. The Richland Carrousel […]
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Then & Now: Richland Carrousel Park @ 25 Years
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2016. When the news became public in the late 1980s that a merry-go-round was in the works for downtown Mansfield, it ignited a firestorm of scathing abuse. The project was five years in the making, and even after it was open and doing business […]
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Richland Carrousel Park celebrates 30 years in business
MANSFIELD — The Richland Carrousel Park’s nostalgic charm, brightly colored building and whimsical music has made it a beloved staple of downtown Mansfield. But when it first opened three decades ago, much of the community was skeptical. “It’s hard to explain to people who weren’t here for it … the bold, visionary action that it […]
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Column: Launching Richland Carrousel Park included ‘cleaning up’ downtown crime
MANSFIELD — The Fourth Street massage parlor owner asked the police officer why her business was suddenly being raided. “There’s a new law,” the officer said, “you can’t operate a brothel so close to the mayor’s new carrousel.” It was a joking remark in 1991, but it rang close to the truth. The Richland Carrousel […]
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Richland Carrousel Park helps trigger 30 years of economic redevelopment in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — John Fernyak still has copies of the bumper stickers that read, “Will the last person leaving Mansfield please turn off the carrousel?” The downtown businessman can also smile, look out his West Fourth Street office window every day and see proof across the street that the vision he and others put forth three […]
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Open Source: How did Shelby City Schools get its Whippet mascot?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. Do you have a question you’d like our reporters to answer? Click here to share. SHELBY — George Christoph was meandering through Shelby’s community garage sale when he saw the emblem for […]
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Mansfield Music Fest sees 12 bands take the stage in closing show
BELLVILLE — Evening two of Mansfield Music Fest saw performances from 12 different bands play before a crowd of approximately 300 Saturday evening. The two-day event at Snow Trails marked the 10th Mansfield Music Fest. While Friday’s performances all took place inside ski the lodge, Saturday’s lineup alternated between an indoor and outdoor stage. All […]
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25th annual ‘Cops and Kids’ Sunday helps 145 local children buy new clothes
MANSFIELD — Jalesa, 10, smiled shyly when Mansfield police Sgt. Jon Ahles asked questions about what she next wanted to shop for Sunday morning. Her great-aunt Dream Stamper helped to fill in the blanks. “Anything with no buttons,” Stamper said with a smile as Jalesa smiled again, this time with more confidence and in total […]
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Pleasant Hill Lake provides a treasure trove of fishing, boating opportunities
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. PERRYSVILLE — Pleasant Hill Lake is located on the Richland-Ashland County line, approximately 2 miles southwest of Perrysville. The boat ramp and marina are on Covert Road off State Route 95. The marina is north of the Mohican State Park. RECREATIONAL […]
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Night road work to begin Aug. 31 on U.S. 42 resurfacing
MANSFIELD – The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Richland County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting. State Route 13 northbound exit ramp closure The State Route 13 northbound exit ramp to Cook Road is closed for installation of sidewalks and guardrails along Cook Road. The detour route for northbound […]