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Open Source: What happened to the plan to extend the Trimble/Cook road walking path?

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Open Source: What happened to the plan to extend the Trimble/Cook road walking path?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jul 16, 2021

179th Airlift Wing: Flying mission in peril, shift focuses to landing cyber warfare unit

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179th Airlift Wing: Flying mission in peril, shift focuses to landing cyber warfare unit

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 11, 2021

Open Source: What is the update on the Washington Township fire station project?

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Open Source: What is the update on the Washington Township fire station project?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Jul 6, 2021

Open Source: Did you know geese are protected animals in Ohio?

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Open Source: Did you know geese are protected animals in Ohio?

By Brittany Schock, Engagement & Solutions Editor
Jul 2, 2021

Open Source: BalloonFest attendees share memories of Ashland's 30-year-old festival

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Open Source: BalloonFest attendees share memories of Ashland's 30-year-old festival

By Ashland Source Staff
Jun 28, 2021

Open Source: Will decorative arches be lit as part of Mansfield's Main Street improvement plan?

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Open Source: Will decorative arches be lit as part of Mansfield's Main Street improvement plan?

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jun 9, 2021

Open Source: Knox Lake construction completed, will open by end of month

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Open Source: Knox Lake construction completed, will open by end of month

Emma Davis, Report for America Corps Member
Jun 8, 2021

Open Source: Medication-based addiction treatment available in Mansfield

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Open Source: Medication-based addiction treatment available in Mansfield

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jun 6, 2021

ODOT: Pavement repair project on Ohio 13 complete in Mansfield

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ODOT: Pavement repair project on Ohio 13 complete in Mansfield

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jun 1, 2021

Here's a rundown of Memorial Day parades in Richland County

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Here's a rundown of Memorial Day parades in Richland County

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
May 26, 2021

We asked, you answered: How would you invest $85 million?

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We asked, you answered: How would you invest $85 million?

By Brittany Schock, Engagement & Solutions Editor
May 13, 2021

Open Source: Vote now to assign our next story

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Open Source: Vote now to assign our next story

By Brittany Schock, Engagement & Solutions Editor
May 12, 2021

Open Source: What happened to Swagelok’s operation at Lexington Industrial Park?

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Open Source: What happened to Swagelok’s operation at Lexington Industrial Park?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Apr 22, 2021

Open Source: How does Richland County do contact tracing for COVID-19?

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Open Source: How does Richland County do contact tracing for COVID-19?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Apr 5, 2021

Open Source: Options limited for 比特币交易app哪个好homebound residents to get vaccinated

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Open Source: Options limited for 比特币交易app哪个好homebound residents to get vaccinated

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Mar 31, 2021

Mansfield Rising: Work begins to convert Diamond Street to two-way traffic

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Mansfield Rising: Work begins to convert Diamond Street to two-way traffic

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 30, 2021

Open Source: How would you invest $85 million?

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Open Source: How would you invest $85 million?

Richland Source Staff
Mar 24, 2021

Open Source: Work continues on Bellville's high-tech housing development

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Open Source: Work continues on Bellville's high-tech housing development

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Mar 20, 2021

Open Source: What is the future of the Bellville gravel pit?

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Open Source: What is the future of the Bellville gravel pit?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Mar 19, 2021

Open Source: Will Ontario water customers be getting new meters?

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Open Source: Will Ontario water customers be getting new meters?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Mar 11, 2021

Open Source: What's the latest on Butler's new wastewater treatment plant?

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Open Source: What's the latest on Butler's new wastewater treatment plant?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Mar 9, 2021

Open Source: Where do my extra tax dollars go?

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Open Source: Where do my extra tax dollars go?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Mar 6, 2021

Open Source: Can I use a band-powered speargun to fish in Ohio?

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Open Source: Can I use a band-powered speargun to fish in Ohio?

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Mar 5, 2021

Did your property tax bill send you into sticker shock?

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Did your property tax bill send you into sticker shock?

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Feb 2, 2021

Open Source: What will happen at Park Lanes’ location?

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Open Source: What will happen at Park Lanes’ location?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Jan 15, 2021

Richland Public Health: COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors to begin Jan. 19

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Richland Public Health: COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors to begin Jan. 19

From Reed Richmond of Richland Public Health, Special to Richland Source
Jan 12, 2021

Open Source: What's with the new parking lot on Marion Ave?

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Open Source: What's with the new parking lot on Marion Ave?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jan 12, 2021

Open Source: What is going on with the Daisy Thomas house project?

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Open Source: What is going on with the Daisy Thomas house project?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Jan 1, 2021

Open Source: Where can I donate clothes, toys and household goods?

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Open Source: Where can I donate clothes, toys and household goods?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Dec 31, 2020

Richland Public Health creates registration for groups, facilities to get COVID-19 vaccine

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Richland Public Health creates registration for groups, facilities to get COVID-19 vaccine

By Reed Richmond, Richland Public Health
Dec 23, 2020

Open Source: How is Downtown Mansfield Inc. supporting & recruiting businesses?

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Open Source: How is Downtown Mansfield Inc. supporting & recruiting businesses?

By Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
Nov 29, 2020

Open Source: Where did the fountain on Mulberry and Springmill come from?

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Open Source: Where did the fountain on Mulberry and Springmill come from?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Nov 28, 2020

Open Source: How are local hospitals handling the COVID-19 surge?

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Open Source: How are local hospitals handling the COVID-19 surge?

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Nov 20, 2020

The grave-whisperer: Lucas native breathes new life into old cemeteries

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The grave-whisperer: Lucas native breathes new life into old cemeteries

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Sep 25, 2020

15 shots fired into Menards windows, Ontario police say

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15 shots fired into Menards windows, Ontario police say

Special to Richland Source
Sep 25, 2020

Four area sites offering free COVID-19 pop-up tests Saturday

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Four area sites offering free COVID-19 pop-up tests Saturday

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Sep 23, 2020

OPEN SOURCE: Were condo residents told to quarantine after one tested positive for COVID-19?

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OPEN SOURCE: Were condo residents told to quarantine after one tested positive for COVID-19?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Sep 9, 2020

Open Source: Richland Public Health reports details on 16 COVID-19 deaths

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Open Source: Richland Public Health reports details on 16 COVID-19 deaths

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Aug 25, 2020

Open Source: Answering your questions about masks and COVID-19

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Open Source: Answering your questions about masks and COVID-19

By Brittany Schock, Engagement & Solutions Editor
Aug 18, 2020

Open Source: City of Mansfield water meter replacement program continuing

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Open Source: City of Mansfield water meter replacement program continuing

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Aug 15, 2020

Survey: North central Ohioans strongly favor masks amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Survey: North central Ohioans strongly favor masks amid COVID-19 pandemic

Larry Phillips, Managing Editor and Jay Allred, Publisher
Jul 29, 2020

No injuries reported in blaze that guts vacant Lexington Ave. 比特币交易app哪个好home

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No injuries reported in blaze that guts vacant Lexington Ave. 比特币交易app哪个好home

Larry Phillips, Managing Editor
Jul 27, 2020

Open Source: What's up with the old Value City building?

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Open Source: What's up with the old Value City building?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jul 25, 2020

Open Source: Why can’t I drive into Middle and South Parks anymore?

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Open Source: Why can’t I drive into Middle and South Parks anymore?

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jul 18, 2020

COVID-19: Richland Public Health says 'asymptomatic' rate can be high in the community

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COVID-19: Richland Public Health says 'asymptomatic' rate can be high in the community

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jul 17, 2020

Bagpipes bring a sense of community to Bellville

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Bagpipes bring a sense of community to Bellville

By Eric Boll, Richland Source Intern
Jul 12, 2020

Douglas Keppler on the bagpipes

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Douglas Keppler on the bagpipes

Eric Boll, Richland Source Intern
Jul 8, 2020

Reader-submitted photos show what life in a pandemic looks like

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Reader-submitted photos show what life in a pandemic looks like

By Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
Jun 24, 2020

Open Source: Vasbinder Fountain again flowing in Mansfield's Central Park

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Open Source: Vasbinder Fountain again flowing in Mansfield's Central Park

By Carl Hunnell, City Editor
Jun 16, 2020

Open Source: Why are there so many dead carp in Knox Lake?

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Open Source: Why are there so many dead carp in Knox Lake?

Grant Pepper, Staff Reporter
Jun 13, 2020

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