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 […]
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You have 5 more chances to join Richland Source for ‘Talk the Vote’ listening sessions
MANSFIELD — The launch of our Richland Source “Talk the Vote” six-week listening tour on Monday was akin to tossing a first pebble into the still water. It starts with a small ripple and builds to larger concentric rings, hopefully culminating in a fully engaged public eager to tell candidates what’s on their minds — […]
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Lexington school board reinstates mask requirement
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include other topics of discussion during Wednesday’s board meeting. LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools will reinstate an indoor mask requirement for students, faculty and staff upon its return to classes on Sept. 20. The school board voted 3-2 on Wednesday evening to reinstate the requirement. Board President […]
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UPDATE: Lucas finds Week 5 foe, Lakewood Rangers
UPDATE: This story has been updated since it was originally published on Wednesday afternoon. LUCAS — A strange season got even stranger for Lucas athletic director Taylor Iceman. The Cubs search for a Week 5 foe crossed the state diagonally after Cincinnati Western Hills had to cancel this week’s game. Lucas will now play host […]
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Newsroom After Hours moves metal show to the basement Sept. 17
MANSFIELD — The next Newsroom After Hours show this Friday is so hardcore, our newsroom can’t contain it. So we moved it downstairs. The garage doors open at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 17 in the basement of Idea Works, located at 40 W. 4th Street in Mansfield. Find us by way of the West Temple […]
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Madison High School to remain in remote learning through Sept. 17
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Comprehensive High School will continue on remote learning through Friday, Sept. 17, according to Supt. Rob Peterson. The high school went into remote learning last week due to general illness, COVID-related illness, and staffing issues. In-person classes will resume on Monday, Sept. 20, Peterson said. The school will continue to provide […]
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Veteran karate instructors offer female self-defense class Sunday in Ontario
ONTARIO — Reneta Music doesn’t believe women should feel helpless. “Weapons are not allowed everywhere, but everywhere someone can be a victim,” the veteran karate instructor said Monday. That’s part of the reason she and her husband, Gary, are offering a self-defense class for women Sunday afternoon, sponsored by the City of Ontario Recreation Department. “These […]
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Inkcarceration announces 2022 dates — July 15 to 17
MANSFIELD — Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival set a new record for the event this past weekend as 75,000 music fans rocked the sold-out event on the historic grounds of The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield – a site made famous by the movie The Shawshank Redemption. After originally selling out the event in only […]
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Defensive-minded Minutemen blank Madison in OCC boys soccer
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The attack has been erratic at times, but the Lexington defense has been all but impenetrable. The Minutemen pitched their fifth shutout of the season and pulled away in the second half for a 4-0 win over Madison in Ohio Cardinal Conference soccer action Tuesday at Madison. Lexington (4-1-2) has given up […]