MANSFIELD, Ohio — What do you do with an idea that might completely change the marketing and sales landscape? If you’re Steve Oleen, you mull it over for eight years until the business is fool-proof and exactly what you want. “As a salesman, I’m always looking for ways of identifying who’s in the market for […]
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Kasich’s ‘positive campaign’ rolls into Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich reminded Mansfield voters Saturday night of his positive campaign, a tactic his supporters see as a reflection on the presidential hopeful’s nature. Kasich stopped in Mansfield at The Gorman-Rupp Company before moving on to other Ohio communities just two days before the state’s primary. “I represent […]
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Portland Way South construction resumes March 14
GALION — The City of Galion’s reconstruction project for Portland Way South will resume on Monday, March 14. Detour signs are up now and equipment is moving in as the road closes to complete the project. Buckeye Excavating & Construction and Smith Concrete, the project contractors, will begin construction on the final three phases of […]
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Collecting sports memories and more
Editor’s Note: This story first appeared in Heart of Ohio magazine who has allowed Richland Source to republish in a collaborative agreement. Are you among the legion of adult sports fans who, as youngsters, collected baseball cards as much for the bubble gum, that chewed as though it was made of the same material as […]
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Analyzing our future is Lexington man’s business
EDITORS NOTE: Today is the first in a series of stories about futuring and the effect it could have in Richland County and beyond. The future, of course, is impossible to predict. However, futurists, a growing field in the science of observation and hypothesizing about the future is emerging rapidly as questions of ‘What if?’ become […]
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Richland Newhope holds art, talent exhibition
ONTARIO — Local talent was on display at Richland Mall on Friday during the sixth annual “Bringing the Elements Together Art and Talent Exhibition.” Numerous individuals supported by Richland Newhope had the opportunity to showcase their creativity and artistic expression. “This event not only gives those we support a chance to showcase their abilities, it […]
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Top-ranked Lancers storm past St. Peter’s
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Division IV poll champ Lincolnview played with the sense of urgency befitting a senior-laden team. St. Peter’s, meanwhile, let its youthfulness and inexperience show. The Lancers bullied their way to a 7-0 lead less than three minutes into the game and stymied the Spartans’ second-half comeback bid in a 71-51 win […]
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Easter egg hunts, special events planned across area
MANSFIELD — Richland County is host to a number of Easter egg hunts and events this season. Here’s a list of upcoming events put on by local communities, organizations and businesses. Bellville: The village’s Easter egg hunt, sponsored by Country Meadows, will be held Friday, March 25 from 10-11 a.m. at American Legion Park, 77 […]
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Crawford Co. Prosecutor urges judge to deny dismissal of murder charges
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story previously stated Crawford Co. Common Please Court Judge Sean Luethold had made a decision on this case. In fact, Prosecutor Matt Crall has filed a motion opposing attorney Adam Stone’s request to dismiss charges. Leuthold has yet to rule on the motion. Richland Source made the error. BUCYRUS — Crawford County […]