Hayden Gray

Mansfield

Reporter at Richland Source

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$609K Safe Routes to School award fully funds future Shelby sidewalk project

1 week ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — More than 3,000 linear feet of new sidewalk is planned to be installed along Shelby Avenue. The goal is to increase safety for Shelby City Schools’ students who walk or bike to school, while also promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through the alternative forms of transportation. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov.
Shelby High School FCCLA highlights 2024-2025 achievements

1 week ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — Several Shelby students are helping make a difference in their district and community. The high school’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter organized numerous events for students this past school year, including a distracted driving program and a veterans appreciation night. Shelby High School FCCLA members Olivia Byrd and Sophie Penn presented achievements from 2024-2025 to the Shelby Board of Education during Monday’s meeting.
Proposed charter amendment should be 'left to the voters'

1 week ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — Charlie Roub said the final decision on a proposed charter amendment should be made by Shelby voters. Roub, the city’s 1st Ward councilman, was referring to legislation which calls for an extension of the filing deadline for Shelby candidates from 75 days to 90 days. “It should not be to us (council) to make that decision for them,” he said Monday.
Remove or repurpose: Shelby to inspect 190-foot smokestack with drone

1 week ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — Shelby lawmakers are ready to take a closer look at the city’s iconic smokestack. On Monday evening, At-large Councilman Steve McLaughlin briefed Shelby City Council on the city’s two options regarding the future of the 190-foot structure. The first option would be to demolish the smokestack. McLaughlin said the two most recent demolition quotes came in at $310,000 in 2021 and $500,000 in 2023.
Richland County residents join national No Kings protests

1 week ago | richlandsource.com | Katie Ellington Serrao |Hayden Gray

MANSFIELD — Nancy Shimer stood on the grassy strip separating the sidewalk and the road. She held a double-sided poster in her left hand and waved to a passing driver with her right. The Wooster resident usually spends her Saturday mornings at Shabbat services. This week, she drove to Mansfield’s Miracle Mile to protest instead.
OHSAA announces changes to football playoff format

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

COLUMBUS — Several significant changes highlight the 2025 Ohio High School Athletic Association football playoff regulations that were approved Thursday by the OHSAA Board of Directors. The number of qualifiers per region will be 12 instead of 16, with the top four seeds in each region earning a first-round bye. In addition, the first three rounds of the postseason will be hosted by the higher seeded team instead of the first two rounds.
Local HAM radio operators prepare for 24-hour exercise in Richland County

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

MANSFIELD — HAM radio operators across the globe will attempt to communicate with each other during a 24-hour period at the end of June. Danny Bailey, president of the InterCity Amateur Radio Club, said from 2 p.m. on June 28 to 2 p.m. on June 29, members of the IARC will gather together for their annual Amateur Radio Field Day exercise. This year’s event will take place at Lions Club Park, 3708 Snodgrass Road in Mansfield. “It is a 24-hour operation,” Bailey said.
Construction of new Plymouth fire station set for August finish

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

PLYMOUTH — Construction of Plymouth’s new fire station could be done this summer. Councilman Dwayne Cassidy told local lawmakers Tuesday night that completion of the station is still expected to be Aug. 1. “Painting inside is going on (and) they are installing the garage doors,” Cassidy said. “Those should be completed by Friday.” Since a groundbreaking ceremony in September, Ashland-based Simonson Construction Services has been working on the new 11,600 square-foot facility.
Developers express interest in newly formed Richland County Port Authority

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

MANSFIELD — Celebratory sparkling water was in order for local leaders Tuesday morning. Ellen Heinz, president and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, proudly passed out bottles of S. Pellegrino — a sparkling natural mineral water — following county commissioners’ approval of the Richland County Port Authority. Heinz thanked the three-member board for its financial support and efforts to provide a resource which will help catalyze regional development.
What's the dill? Shelby Park Board talks concerns at pickleball courts

2 weeks ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — Pickleball has been one of the hottest sports to play over the past few years and is continuing to rise in popularity. But a poor experience at a court can sour the sport. Several pickleball courts have been installed throughout Richland County within the past few years in places like Mansfield, Lexington and Shelby — where three courts were opened about two years ago.