Report: Ontario’s Bodpegn Miller, of Ohio State, enters transfer portal
ONTARIO — Ohio State freshman receiver and Ontario product Bodpegn Miller will enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to multiple reports. A four-star prospect, Miller graduated from Ontario in December…
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Live ice carving, model trains return to Loudonville’s Mohican Winterfest Jan. 10
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Madison RIF will reduce staff by 37.5 positions
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Celebrities descend on Mansfield for ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ Feb. 21 to March 1
MANSFIELD — Major Broadway and television talent are coming together in Mansfield this winter for a special event that has quickly become something of a local phenomenon. Emmy Award-winning and Tony nominated composer, director, and producer Jeff Richmond comes together with beloved television and Broadway stars for a benefit production…
Section of Cook Road to close in Madison Township
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Sections of Cook Road will be closed this week for a light pole repair, according to the Richland County Engineer’s Office. Cook Road (eastbound lane only), between Mansfield-Washington Road and Mansfield-Lucas Road in Madison Township, will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 8 between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon. The closure will…
Section of Bowman Road to close Jan. 8 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Engineer’s Office has announced the closure of a section of Bowman Road. The road impacted will be between Amoy West Road and Myers Road in Franklin Township. That section of road will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 8 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The closure will…
Vasbinder Fountain will return to Mansfield in time for America250
A relative youngster will be back in Central Park in time for Mansfield and Richland County to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.
Water repairs close section of N. Main St. in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. North Main Street from Harker Street to Longview Avenue. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at…
Former West Park Shopping Center purchased by Dan & Brenda Niss
Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry confirmed Tuesday evening that the former West Park Shopping Center has been purchased by Dan and Brenda Niss.
North central Ohio’s best wrestlers use Gorman success as postseason prelude
The 63rd edition of the J.C. Gorman Invitational has come and gone and, as usual, north central Ohio’s premier wrestling tournament didn’t disappoint. I’ve covered the event on and off since the 1990s and every year since joining Richland Source in 2014. I can’t remember a time when there were…
Land bank to consider grant proposal for housing at former YMCA
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank will hear a proposal Wednesday to build 14 affordable housing units at 455 Park Ave. West. The land bank owns the property, once home to the old Mansfield YMCA. Joseph Recchie of Community Building Partners will present his vision for a new development consisting…
Open Source: How is the land bank funded?
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three part series exploring common questions about the Richland County Land Bank. Part one published Monday. Part three will publish Wednesday. MANSFIELD — As a kid, Amy Hamrick’s father taught her how to operate any piece of heavy machinery she was capable of…
Husted: Helping Americans break free from government dependency
Americans are the most generous people on Earth. Yet in Ohio and across the nation, well-intended government programs often trap our fellow citizens in poverty instead of providing a path to upward mobility. Current federal assistance laws create what’s known as a “benefits cliff.” This occurs when someone receiving public…
Former Richland County mental health board member pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
A former member of the Richland County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services pleaded guilty Monday to two misdemeanor criminal charges.
Auditions set for Jan. 25-25 for Shrek, the Musical, Jr. at The Ren
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host auditions for the Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) production of Shrek, the Musical, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and on Monday, Jan. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 venue, located at 166 Park…
Clock ticking for Charter to complete northern Richland County broadband work
Charter Communications is officially on the final ARPA countdown clock. And, at this point, no overtime is likely.
Richland County Children Services & Mansfield United Lions Club set 4th annual Valentine’s card drive
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS), and the Mansfield United Lions Club are making Valentine’s Day special for youths in foster care with Valentine’s Day cards. The Mansfield United Lions Club and RCCS will be collecting Valentine’s cards for children in foster care ages 0–6, 7-12 and 13-18. Cards can…
Former Macy’s store at The Ontario Center is vacant no more
ONTARIO — The long-vacant former Macy’s building at The Ontario Center has a new owner, bringing fresh momentum to the location. RK Real Estate and Development, a partner of Rural King Supply, recently purchased the former Macy’s building in Ontario for $2.7 million. Founded in 1960 as a small family-owned…
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