MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Council discussed the 2016 temporary budget during caucus Tuesday evening before the regularly scheduled council meeting, centering the discussion on education reimbursement for a city employee. Third Ward Councilman Jon Van Harlingen pointed out that there’s a line item in the temporary budget that has to do with educational expenses. […]
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Defensive-minded Rams stymie Colts
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Madison returned to its miserly ways Tuesday night. Four days after giving up 63 points in a season-opening loss to Shelby, the Rams turned up the heat defensively in a 53-33 win over Clear Fork in the Ohio Cardinal Conference opener at Madison Middle School. The Rams allowed just 43 points a […]
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Hooves for Heroes pairs veterans with horses
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A group of local veterans made friends with a few feisty horses on Tuesday thanks to the “Hooves for Heroes” program through the Mansfield Municipal Veterans Court and Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center. In their final program session before winter break, the eight veterans made friends with three Raemelton horses by grooming them […]
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In search of the man with two wives, what we found
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Thom Miller, the minister with two wives, whose story went viral overnight, is involved with a few ministries in Mansfield, including a church. Who is he? After reading his story, Richland Source set out to learn more about him and his family. How are they reacting to the fact that their story […]
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Mansfield councilman supports EPA cuts to methane emissions
MANSFIELD, Ohio — UPDATED — Advocacy groups and Mansfield city council member Don Bryant met this week to voice their support for national EPA common-sense measures aimed at cutting methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. The measure, proposed Aug. 18, is under a public comment period that ends Friday, Dec. 4 and is […]
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Foundation launches Richland Gives for #GivingTuesday
MANSFIELD, Ohio – It’s just one day, it coincides with the International Day of Giving, and it’s today. It’s Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Richland Gives 2015 has launched for 12 hours of community giving. The goal is to encourage charitable donations through an online platform. There are at least 65 nonprofit organizations to donate to […]
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Local businesses donate 51 bicycles for Christmas project
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Santa got a little help on Tuesday night from a group of Richland County businesses looking to boost the Christmas season for local children. The Richland Young Professionals teamed with Richland Bank, Shelby Bicycle Days and the Ontario Walmart to brighten the holidays for 51 of the community’s neediest children. The giving […]
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Better than Ever: Mansfield Senior’s Johnson returns from knee injury
MANSFIELD, Ohio — If the first couple of weeks are any indication, Mansfield Senior guard Erica Johnson’s knee is just fine. The Richland Bank Athlete of the Week, Johnson scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Tygers knocked off Shelby 74-49 last week. That performance came on the heels of a near quadruple-double […]
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United Way of Richland County reaches mid-campaign
SHELBY, Ohio – Midway through its “Our Community, Our Time” campaign, United Way of Richland County has raised almost half the funds needed to reach its $1.6 million goal. Campaign co-chair Marilyn John announced during United Way’s Mid-Campaign breakfast on Monday that the campaign thus far has raised $763,894. The mid-campaign total is $140,000 more […]