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Bellville police officer hit by car during Light Up the Valley event in Richland County

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Bellville police officer hit by car during Light Up the Valley event in Richland County

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A Bellville police officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at Light Up the Valley. Officials say there’s no sign the act was intentional.See the Story

Red, White & Splash: Woodland hosts 8-team swim meet

Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield

Red, White & Splash: Woodland hosts 8-team swim meet

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MANSFIELD — North central Ohio’s premier summer youth swimming conferences joined forces Saturday morning. Four members of the Greater Mansfield Aquatic Conference and four All Summer Aquatic Conference teams gathered at the Woodland Club for the first Woodland Eels Red, White and Blue Invitational. Host Woodland, Walnut Hills, Ashland and Colonel Crawford represented the GMAC. […] The post Red, White & Splash: Woodland hosts 8-team swim meet a…See the Story

Mansfield woman killed in motorcycle crash in Knox County

Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield

Mansfield woman killed in motorcycle crash in Knox County

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A tragic accident on State Route 95 claimed the life of a Mansfield woman on Sunday afternoon.See the Story

Rodenbaugh named new Shelby High School assistant principal

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Longtime educator Tim Rodenbaugh has been selected as the next assistant principal of Shelby High School pending board approval July 21. The post Rodenbaugh named new Shelby High School assistant principal appeared first on Richland Source.Shelby, Ohio · Shelby Read Article

Dennis M. Shenberger, Jr.

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Dennis M. Shenberger, Jr., 76, of Mansfield, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born September 12, 1948, in Ashland, OH to the late Dennis M. and Nellie M. (Nickelson) Shenberger, Sr. On May 23, 2008, he married Vicki L. Kelley. Dennis worked for 35 years as a Journeyman Printer at Garbers and […] The post Dennis M. Shenberger, Jr. appeared first on Richland Source.Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article

Mansfield Pride parade and festival celebrates 10th birthday

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MANSFIELD — If someone would have told Chris Dwiggins 10 years ago the Mansfield Pride parade and festival would be thriving in 2025, he probably wouldn’t have believed it. The evidence was all around him on a sun-soaked Saturday afternoon in Central Park, no matter how unlikely it seemed a decade ago. “Ten years ago, […] The post Mansfield Pride parade and festival celebrates 10th birthday appeared first on Richland Source.Parade · Mansfield Read Article

Inkcarceration Festival 2025 Unleashes Metal Titans at Ohio State Reformatory - That Eric Alper

Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio on July 18-20, 2025 for one of America’s most unique events, featuring 66+ top rock and metal bands across 3 stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Following a record-setting year in 2024 with 75,000 fans in attendance, […] The post Inkcarceration Festival 2025 Unleashes Metal Titans at Ohio State Reformatory appeared…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article

Lexington planning different location for consolidated elementary school

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LEXINGTON — Plans for a new Lexington elementary school are shifting westward. The architecture firm chosen for Lexington Local Schools’ new PreK-6th grade building has recommended locating the building at the current Western Elementary site at 385 W. Main St. “When the architects came in, they had some concerns about where we were intending — either […] The post Lexington planning different location for consolidated elementary school appeared f…Lexington · Lexington Read Article

Final Friday draws revelers to The Brickyard in Mansfield

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Rob Stroul authored this story and provided these photos. MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday at The Brickyard induced a nice crowd when the sun went down and the temperatures cooled. Add in a decent breeze, an impressive variety of food trucks, beverage options and local host/MC Tommy Barnes from 106.1 FM, and […] The post Final Friday draws revelers to The Brickyard in Mansfield appeared first on Richland Source.Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article

Shelby Foundation details downtown revitalization effort

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SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation has reached a major milestone in its downtown revitalization project. On June 12, the City of Shelby’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Foundation’s exterior design plans. On June 18, the Foundation’s Board of Directors gave its final approval of the renderings — a key step […] The post Shelby Foundation details downtown revitalization effort appeared first on Richl…Shelby, Ohio · Shelby Read Article

North Central Ohio ESC bridges gap between educators & businesses

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MANSFIELD — The North Central Ohio Educational Service Center (NCOESC) successfully hosted the 2025 Educator Business Boot Camp for local Educators, connecting 20 local educators with 10 diverse business sites from June 2 to 5. This initiative aimed to provide educators with firsthand insights into local industries and the skills students need to thrive in […] The post North Central Ohio ESC bridges gap between educators & businesses appeared fi…Mansfield, Ohio · Mansfield Read Article