A performer cracked whips with fire, youth brought frogs of all sizes to jump in the annual contest, and watermelon and ice cream eating contests, sponsored by Meijer and Coldstone Creamery, were all part of the 2013 Ontario 4th of July Festival. The festival was hosted at the Ontario Middle School and featured a variety […]
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Citizen’s arrest, locals act to detain fugitive
The Olivesburg General Store was the scene of an old-fashioned citizen’s arrest on the evening of July 4, when civilians in the store recognized and physically detained Mansfield Correction Institution (ManCI) inmate James D. Myers. Troopers arrived soon after to take Myers into custody. The convenience and general goods store is located at the intersection […]
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Ontario 5K brings large crowd
Day two of Ontario’s 4th of July Festival kicked off with the annual Ontario Liberty 5K this morning at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Ontario High School. The event featured 187 registered runners, along with many other unregistered runners who also participated. The top three male finishers were Joe Davis (16:31), Brett Cortelletti (16:39), […]
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Bellville Celebrates Liberty with Parade
“Valley residents and guests, I welcome you to the Village of Bellville to celebrate Liberty!,” said Bellville Mayor Darrell E. Banks. Bellville held its Liberty Fest Parade Thursday, July 4 at 11 a.m. The 2013 Liberty Fest was sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post 535, the American Legion Post 535 and the Village […]
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Inmate apprehended
James David Myers, 47, the escaped inmate from the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) was apprehended this evening by employees at the Olivesburg General Store. Official at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) confirmed that Myers was taken into custody by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at 6:42 p.m. without incident. Myers had gone […]
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Fourth of July photo contest
This year, the team at Richland Source is hosting a friendly competition for the top ten Fourth of July celebration pictures. These pictures will be published on our site in a featured gallery that will be archived indefinitely. The photos will be judged by our editorial team. All ten pictures will receive photo credit, and […]
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Festivals, fireworks, family, and fun
Richland County is a host for many fun-filled Fourth of July festivals. With some planning and organizing, Richland County residents can spend as much as a week at different entertaining events. The Ontario 4th of July Festival is one of the first festivals to occur. It will be held Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July […]
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Bellville Council Meeting
Bellville village council discussed the Streetscape project and grease pits during a quiet meeting on Tuesday. Finishing the Main Street project and mitigating envrionmental health issues are two of the ways the village works to maintain their community. In his report, Mayor Banks reported that $923.50 had been collected in mayor’s court and a total […]
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Victim grant signed by Richland County commissioners
Jeanne Pitzer, Richland County Prosecutor’s Victim Assistance Director went before the county commissioners Tuesday seeking their approval of a grant proposal. Monies from the grant will go directly towards the victim services fund in Richland County. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), 1984, was designed by President Reagan’s administration to offer support to those who […]
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Frazier to be awarded for saving life
Richland County Sheriff Deputy Jeff Frazier will be referred to the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association for their Lifesaving Award. The purpose of the BSSA’s Awards Program is to recognize actions performed by members of the Sheriff’s command in the State of Ohio. On June 23, at approximately 3:11 p.m., Frazier administered CPR to a civilian, […]