Local artists unite to clean and beautify Burton Park, adding murals and planting wildflowers. Join the community effort!
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Richland Source updates membership program, account management system
Today’s the day! Richland Source, Ashland Source and Knox Pages are live with a new account management system. This means you’ll be prompted to sign in or create a new account soon, if that hasn’t happened already. In case you missed the pre-launch messaging, here are the headlines: Important note: All non-members will have to create […]
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Brasshouse Boardroom workshop teaches skateboard building
Skaters ranging from ages three to 14 filled Idea Works in downtown Mansfield and learned how to build their own skateboard piece-by-piece.
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Mansfield City Council to vote on moratorium for cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Ohio voters in November made recreational cannabis legal in the Buckeye State. But that same citizen initiative approved by 57 percent of voters also gave local governments the right to decide for themselves whether to permit marijuana dispensaries in their communities. — Shelby City Council, Lexington Village Council and Madison Township trustees have […]
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Work zone safety: ‘Our members want to go home safely at the end of each night’
MANSFIELD — Jeff Sellers told Richland County commissioners on Thursday morning that road construction workers want to go home safely at the end of their shifts. That’s why the business manager for Laborers’ Local #1216, joined by other union officials, sought and obtained a proclamation from commissioners in support of National Work Zone Awareness Week […]
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Emergency officials in Mansfield, Ashland respond to complaints of natural gas odors
Emergency officials from Ashland and Mansfield responded Wednesday morning to numerous calls from residents concerned they smelled natural gas. Some area schools closed as a precaution. Ashland police and fire officials responded to than two dozen calls since 5:34 a.m., according to police reports. Mansfield officials report similar incidents. “The Mansfield Fire Department has received […]
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Beyond the Blue: 179th Cyberspace MSgt. leads girls’ wrestling efforts
COLUMBUS — In the tunnel of the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University, a team of female wrestlers prepared to take the mat, while thousands of spectators began flooding the stands to watch the state wrestling tournament. The sound of cheering and whistles filled the arena; this was one of the moments the wrestlers […]
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Asst. fire chief Jim Bishop retires after 30-plus years with Mansfield Fire Dept.
MANSFIELD — Assistant fire chief Jim Bishop celebrated his retirement on Wednesday with co-workers, family members and city leaders.
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City of Mansfield offices will be open on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield government offices will be open for business as usual on April 8, the day a total solar eclipse crosses the region. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Monday during a solar eclipse prep press conference arranged by the Richland County Emergency Management Agency. Richland County commissioners announced March […]
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Mansfield clinic joins with food bank to provide free healthcare services
MANSFIELD — Third Street Family Health Services will soon work with a local church to provide greater access to healthcare. Beginning Thursday, March 28, visitors to Grace Episcopal Church’s food bank can receive free health screenings. Third Street, a network of community health centers headquartered in Mansfield, will screen for HIV, hepatitis C, blood pressure, […]