ONTARIO – Avita Health System is now offering COVID-19 antibody testing at Bucyrus, Galion, and Ontario Hospitals, along with the Bellville and Ontario Walk-In Clinics. The COVID-19 antibody test checks a patient’s blood for proteins, called antibodies. Antibodies develop as the body’s response to infection to help the immune system fight disease and build future […]
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Mansfield mayor announces Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center will not re-open
MANSFIELD — It appears the COVID-19 pandemic has hastened the demise of the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center. Mayor Tim Theaker and and Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Abrams announced Monday the facility at 445 Bowman St. on the city’s north side will not re-open. The century-old building, scheduled to be closed permanently Sept. 1, has […]
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The Renaissance Theatre announces summer drive-in series
MANSFIELD — Renaissance Performing Arts Association will present a new series called “The Ren Backlot” throughout the summer. This series will be presented safely outside in the parking lot of the Renaissance Theatre and will include films and concerts. The screen for the series is donated by Lind Media, and the new Panasonic 8000 Lumen […]
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Gene Smith: ‘Hate has no place in civil society’
Racism has been declared a public health crisis; hate has no place in civil society. Over the past decade, Buckeye student-athletes have proactively engaged in issues that have resulted in a shift in our departmental culture; issues that were manifest at the same time in the larger society and reflected in the actions of the […]
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Loudonville was once home to a small convent
LOUDONVILLE — Did you know that Loudonville was once home to a small convent, located in the former Haskell Academy? In 1971, St. Peter’s Catholic Church welcomed Sister Frances Marie and Sister Elizabeth to town. The two Dominican nuns came to Loudonville from Adrian, Michigan, and were sent to assist with the Confraternity of Christian […]
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Mansfield gathering prays for unity & healing
MANSFIELD — Nearly 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon at Mansfield Central Park to worship God and pray for unity and racial reconciliation. Attendees spread out along the square, sitting on benches or underneath shade trees. Many lifted their hands and sang along with worship music. Various pastors and other guests took the microphone to lead […]
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179th Airlift Wing Honor Guard won’t forget Memorial Day 2020
MANSFIELD — Memorial Day 2020 is one the 179th Airlift Wing’s Honor Guard will never forget. The day set aside to honor U.S. military members killed in war is often filled with parades, barbecues and social gatherings. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no parades for the local Ohio Air National Guard to show […]
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Overnight on the Richland Roadside: 1937
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally published on Richland Source in 2014. Everybody loves to feel free, and there is little that is more freeing than being at the wheel and having the open road in front of you. Think how especially freeing it must have been in the 1920s and 30s when, after decades of […]
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Ontario Police part of Black Lives Matter rally at Richland Mall parking lot
ONTARIO — The Ontario Black Lives Matter (BLM) rally attracted more than 50 protestors and caused a march that temporarily shutdown traffic at the Lexington-Springmill Road and Ohio State Route 309 intersection on Friday night. The event, organized and led by Ontario native Jordyn Sims, was launched in the wake of George Floyd’s death at […]
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Around 50 join in Ashland protests against racism, police brutality
ASHLAND — Whether it’s pouring down rain like it was Thursday afternoon, or a blazing 80-plus degrees and sunny, Keon Singleton said he’ll be protesting along Main Street in downtown Ashland every day until justice is served — not only for George Floyd, but for every black person who has died or otherwise suffered from police […]