From Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks: BELLVILLE, Ohio — Bellville mayor Darrell Banks is optimistic his community will see a trend toward economic development in 2016. In the latest installment of this RichlandSource.com series, here’s his future forecast for the year: A $2.8 million project to widen Ohio 97 at I-71 will be the key to […]
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Stimpert, Cougars chasing Firelands Conference crown
OLIVESBURG — Crestview needed its All-Ohioan to answer the bell over the weekend and Renee Stimpert was happy to oblige. Stimpert, the Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, scored 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Cougars remained undefeated with a 62-53 win at New London on Saturday. Crestview (13-0, 8-0) trailed the Wildcats […]
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Schools respond to coldest temperatures of the season
MANSFIELD, Ohio — As temperatures dipped into the single digits for the first time this winter on Monday morning, school administrators had decisions to make. Would school open for the day, be under delay, or was it business as usual? Six area schools closed and 14 called for two-hour delays. Check out Richland Source’s graph […]
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What’s the story behind the ‘Welcome to Mansfield’ sign?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — When traveling southbound on North Main Street near the corner of Harker Street, it’s hard not to notice Town and Country Co-op’s towering silos that read, “Welcome to Mansfield.” But how did that sign get up there, anyway? The man behind the magic is Terry Philpott, Richland Correctional Institution Catholic chaplain and deacon at St. […]
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Richland Mall walking program promotes health, wellness
ONTARIO, Ohio — The Richland Walks program steps off Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Richland Mall. “We’ve always had the Mall Walker program,” said Jodi Scott, general manager of Richland Mall. But as a way to help put a fun twist on the program this year, the mall is teaming up with Avita Health System […]
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Ontario’s economic success leads the way in 2016
ONTARIO, Ohio — In today’s version of RichlandSource.com’s Future Forecast Series, Ontario mayor Randy Hutchinson crafted his vision for the future of the community in 2016. Ontario had a successful year in economic development 2015, with the opening of several new businesses. In 2016, Ontario will continue to be active in business growth and retention. […]
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Active shooter response class to be held in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Aaron Jannetti and his team from Endeavor Defense and Fitness in Hilliard, Ohio will teach people how to respond in an active shooter situation during a three-hour class next month at Ohio Adrenaline Elite in Lexington. Jannetti, co-owner of Endeavor, has made headlines for his active shooter response courses that are meant to prepare […]
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Renaissance Theatre refurbishing focuses on ceiling
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The 90-year-old, 60,000-square foot Renaissance Theatre is completing a facelift, or a ceiling lift in this case. Scaffolding littered the theater floor as painters continued the detailed work of painting the ceiling of the local landmark this week. “The amount of effort to paint ceiling is impressive, along with the cost,” said […]
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New year, new mayor for Crestline in 2016
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The village of Crestline plunges into 2016 with a new mayor. Gloria McDonald is new to the chair, but not to the community. For the past 18 years, McDonald served as Crestline’s fiscal officer before retiring a year ago. “There were some unsettling things happening, and a lot of people told me […]
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Ontario recognizes coach/teacher Joe Balogh
ONTARIO – Joe Balogh has coached more than 22,000 minutes during his three decades with the Ontario’s boys basketball team. With 504 wins to his credit, the veteran coach has enjoyed the vast majority of those minutes. But the 15 minutes he spent Saturday night before his team clubbed Clear Fork, 69-41, may one day […]