MANSFIELD – As people travel home this Thanksgiving, a first-time event in downtown Mansfield aims to capitalize on the holiday and perhaps entice some folks to stay. With careers and families elsewhere, moving back home may seem daunting. But to make the transition more viable, the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) is holding Rethink Richland, a business […]
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ODOT cautions Richland County drivers on these roads:
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued its weekly construction schedule. As a result, Richland County drivers are urged to use cation on these roads: US Route 30 US 30, from SR 309 to Fifth Ave., may be reduced to one lane of traffic for maintenance repairs. Night work continues from 7pm-6am on […]
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Polar Xpress ushers in holiday season in Shelby
SHELBY — Santa Claus brought a light dusting of snow to Shelby on Sunday afternoon as he pulled into town on the Polar Xpress. The Polar Xpress’ arrival capped the Shelby Area Business Group’s fifth-annual Moments of Christmas Magic event in downtown Shelby with ice carving, reindeer, winter mascots, and lots of hot chocolate. “This […]
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The truth about Ashland Public Transit
ASHLAND — Ashland Source loves tips, Facebook (FB) comments, emails and calls about stories, scandals and happenings around town. Such as, “I heard as a kid, the City of Ashland would not allow taxis to run after a certain time at night so the police could get drunk drivers and people drunk in public,” one […]
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Jordan: From Malabar Farm Hostel to new Mansfield Playhouse director
MANSFIELD — When I heard that Malabar Farm Hostel was closing its doors for good, I decided to catch up with the hostel’s manager Mark Sebastian Jordan to find out what the future held. As a longtime local artist with many strings to his bow, I figured Mark would have a few projects lined up. […]
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Ashland ousts two-time defending national champ in sloppy playoff opener
ASHLAND — There will be a new Division II national champion this fall. Ashland University’s miserly defense made sure of it. The third-seeded Eagles overcame five turnovers and a pair of blocked punts to knock off No. 6 seed Northwest Missouri State 21-18 in a Super Region Three quarterfinal at rainswept Jack Miller Stadium. AU […]
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Shelby will meet Steubenville in Final Four at Akron
SHELBY — The biggest football game in Shelby High School history will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. on Summa Field at the University of Akron’s Infocision Stadium. The fifth-ranked Whippets (13-0), slated to be the visiting team, will challenge No. 1-ranked Steubenville in the Division IV state semifinals. Coach Erik Will’s Sandusky Bay […]
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Masons hand out 200 Thanksgiving turkeys in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Jerry Barrett, leader of a local Masonic lodge, wants everyone to have a turkey for Thanksgiving Day. So, he decided to do his part. Despite a steady rain, Barrett and dozens of members of the Mansfield area’s 10 Masonic bodies gathered Saturday to hand out 200 turkeys to families in need. “It was […]
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Tiny Tim Shoppe opens for holiday season in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Aunisti Wilkins took her time when shopping at the Tiny Tim Shoppe in downtown Mansfield Saturday afternoon. The 7-year-old was selecting Christmas gifts for her mother, great-grandmother and uncle at the 19th annual pop-up shop, which will be open on Fridays and Saturdays in the offices of Downtown Mansfield Inc., 128 N. Main […]
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Mallory’s Treasures in Shelby announces expansion
SHELBY – Mallory’s Treasures in downtown Shelby celebrated its first anniversary in a big way Saturday morning. The shop’s owner, Tonya Bishop, announced the opening of an expansion, which adds some much-needed space just in time for the holiday season. Last weekend, the Shelby resident had to call for help when “picking” with her friends […]