ONTARIO, Ohio — Ontario guard Quan Jackson’s only field goal of the night was as difficult as it was dramatic. After being held scoreless for the first 31 minutes and 59 seconds, Jackson hit a double-clutch 3-pointer under heavy pressure at the buzzer as the Warriors knocked off Mansfield Senior 52-50 in front of a […]
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How to handle holiday shipping
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The holidays are quickly approaching and for those celebrating long-distance with their family and friends, knowledge of when and how to ship your season’s greetings is crucial. David Van Allen, corporate communications liaison with the U.S. Postal Service, offers a number of tips for surviving the holiday mailing season, from packaging presents […]
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Looking for a Christmas tree?
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For those celebrating the Christmas holiday, the season wouldn’t be complete without a tree – the center of all Christmas festivities. In Richland County and the surrounding areas, there is no shortage of options to find the perfect evergreen. Kleerview Farm The Christmas season at Kleerview Farm will officially begin on Nov. […]
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Richland Carrousel reaches 4 million riders on Black Friday
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland Carrousel Park reached a milestone on Black Friday. Twenty-four years after its first spin, the carrousel reached 4 million riders. “We’ve been keeping track since day one,” said director Willie Hunn. The Richland Carrousel Park first opened for business in August 1991. To celebrate, Hunn wanted to make the event […]
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Richland Gives promotes local philanthropy
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Local nonprofits will start the new year with a boost thanks to a marathon fundraising event hosted by the Richland County Foundation. On Dec. 1 the Foundation will host Richland Gives, a 12-hour day of giving with the goal of encouraging charitable donations through an online platform. According to Maura Teynor, director […]
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Small Business Saturday goes countywide
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – For the first time, Small Business Saturday is a countywide effort. Instead of hosting independent initiatives this Saturday, the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce; Main Street Books; Be Focal, Buy Local; Shelby Area Business Group; Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Ontario Growth Association have collaborated to make the national […]
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Lexington’s Weaver goes out in style
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Coaching her daughter presented its share of challenges, but Lexington’s Bobbi Weaver wouldn’t have had it any other way. Weaver’s daughter, three-time All-Ohioan Mackenzie, led Lady Lex to the Final Four for the first time in 30 years. Lexington fell to two-time defending state champ Chardon Notre Dame Cathedral Latin in the […]
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‘Michigan’ tumor annihilator Grant Reed talks football for this weekend’s game
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Grant Reed was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012. When he found out, he named the cancerous enemy “Michigan” because, as he put it, “Ohio State always beats Michigan and we’re going to beat this.” Reed feels the same way about this weekend’s match-up in the northern state. He said he […]
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Crestview, Shiloh 1st graders share the meaning of Thanksgiving
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – Thanksgiving means different things to different people, even our littlest people. Earlier this week Richland Source asked first-graders at Crestview and Shiloh elementary schools to tell us what they are thankful for heading into the holiday. “I’m thankful for Christmas,” said Aubrie Sexton, of Shiloh Elementary. “I’m thankful for video games,” […]
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St. Peter’s students help make Thanksgiving meal
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Preschool and kindergarten students at St. Peter’s Montessori School practiced their culinary skills while making a Thanksgiving meal during class on Tuesday. With the help of the teachers and a few parent volunteers, the students made pumpkin bread, corn pudding, applesauce, trail mix and butter. Tammy Kemerling, director of the Montessori, said […]