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 […]
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Theaker, Spon take oaths of office
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Two Mansfield officials took their oaths of office Monday on the eve of their second consecutive terms. The terms for Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker and Law Director John Spon officially begin Tuesday. The ceremony for Theaker began at 10 a.m. in Mansfield City Council Chambers with Ohio State Rep. Mark Romanchuk administering […]
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Exceeding Expectations: Mansfield Senior’s Parker headlines All-Richland Source defense
MANSFIELD, Ohio — It was late October of 2013 and Mansfield Senior had just clinched the Ohio Cardinal Conference championship with a win at Lexington. The Tygers boasted a star-studded senior class, but on this night all coach Chioke Bradley wanted to talk about was the play of a relatively unknown sophomore on the defensive […]
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Children, families gather for Candy Cane Lane at Galion church
GALION, Ohio – St. Paul United Methodist Church invited families – as well as St. Nick himself – to its third annual Candy Cane Lane event at the church. Families gathered Sunday to take part in a variety of holiday activities, including crafts, cookie decorating, games, face painting, live music, and pictures with Santa, and […]
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Winter is coming: Local EMA office offers tips for preparedness
MANSFIELD, Ohio – As colder weather approaches so does the possibility of severe winter weather and emergency situations. That’s why Richland County Emergency Management Agency Director Mike Bailey said people need to be “aware and prepared” before any potential inclement weather strikes. “Being prepared is a big thing,” he said. “That certainly helps us and […]
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Unassuming Superstar: Lucas RB Galco leads All-Richland Source offense
LUCAS, Ohio — Mason Galco doesn’t look like the best running back in school history and if you were to ask him, the Richland Source Offensive Player of the Year would tell you he doesn’t belong in the conversation of Lucas greats. His statistics suggest otherwise. An unassuming 5-foot-10, 184-pound senior, Galco rewrote the Lucas […]
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Liberty Lawncare and Gardens offers live Christmas trees and poinsettias
BELLVILLE, Ohio — When two Bellville brothers came into business mowing lawns as young boys, they didn’t expect to someday own a landscaping and gardening center enterprise, let alone Christmas trees for the holidays. Liberty Lawncare and Gardens on state Route 13, just south of the village limits, opened up their doors for business during […]
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Local nonprofit globalLead rebrands itself, looks to expand thinking
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local nonprofit Global Youth Ministry Network recently underwent an organizational rebranding, changing its name to globalLead. But it was a personal expanding in thinking that served as impetus for a change. “My thinking expanded. It was a natural progression,” said Executive Director Chris Davis. The globally charged organization, which is located on […]
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Want a Christmas tree? Reindeer? Kleerview Farm has those and more
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Christmas magic is in full swing at Kleerview Christmas Tree Farm in Bellville. A drive down Baughman Road passes fields of Christmas trees, and reveals the sparkling white buildings with green roofs of Kleerview Farm. The farm is owned by Kevin and Debbie Kleer. “The farm is 225 acres. Some acres are […]