“The right of the people peaceably to assemble:” it is a democratic empowerment so fundamental to the essence of our nation that it is inscribed prominently into the very first Amendment to the Constitution. As a core value so central to defining our American personality, it is significant that when folks in Richland County practice […]
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419 Graphix expands services
MANSFIELD – One graphics shop in Mansfield is stepping into the future with a new way of printing backed by science. Using heat to fuse ink onto products like shirts, coffee mugs or cell phone cases, Jason Luce at 419 Graphix is incorporating the method of “dye sublimation” into his business. While the process is […]
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Avita wins Rehab Center Telethon traveling trophy
GALION — Avita Health Systems won the traveling trophy from the phone bank Rehab Center Telethon 2016 after raising $4,865 during last month’s event. During its nine-hour telethon at the Richland Mall, the Rehab Center raised more than $110,000, the third consecutive year of collecting more than $100,000 in donations. The telethon, which took place […]
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The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continues
MANSFIELD — The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continued this week with four supporters speaking at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council heard from four supporters of the backyard chickens ordinance, including Matthew Stanfield, chairman of Citizens for Mansfield Backyard Chickens. The issue had previously been brought before council on Feb 16, which led to some debate and […]
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Top-selling author of Amish fiction coming to AU
ASHLAND, Ohio – Beverly Lewis, a New York Times bestselling author, is coming to Ashland University on Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. The event will take place at Ashland University’s John C. Myers Convocation Center in the Heritage Room. In promotion of Lewis’ new book, “The Atonement,” she will be stopping in 22 locations […]
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17 area scholars honored by MOESC
MANSFIELD — Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center recognized 17 graduating seniors from area school districts for their academic success, school and community service at its annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award Dinner on Monday, March 14. Five students were awarded $500 scholarships based on their school grades, test scores, activities and an essay detailing the positive […]
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Spring breakers urged to beware of Zika virus
Take precautions when traveling south to warmer climates COLUMBUS, OHIO – Spring Break has started across the state of Ohio and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is reminding Ohioans to take special precautions if you are traveling to countries with active Zika virus transmission. Zika […]
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Potes proud to be new owner of Bellville’s Stoodt’s Market
BELLVILLE — In January 2016, Jason Potes became the owner of Stoodt’s in Bellville, following in the footsteps of founder, George Stoodt and recently retired owners, Bernie and Sharon Hollar. Potes, who studied economics at The Ohio State University, grew up in Fredericktown. “I had a strong desire to be my own boss,” he said. […]
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Richland Newhope simulates disabilities for Community Awareness Day
MANSFIELD – Twenty-five people representing businesses, schools and agencies in Richland County experienced first-hand the effects of having a disability at Richland Newhope’s 15th annual Community Awareness Day on Thursday. Participants in Community Awareness Day came from the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation’s Leadership Unlimited class. The event is just one of several activities marking March […]
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Double-Double: Mansfield Senior’s Young All-Ohio in second sport
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mario Young’s inclusion on the All-Ohio football team in the fall may have come as a surprise, but nobody who follows Mansfield Senior basketball was shocked to see the senior on the list of the state’s elite again this winter. The Richland Source Player of the Year, Young was selected to the […]