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Lucas High School student leads 'Little Mermaid' cast at Mansfield Playhouse

3 days ago | richlandsource.com | Carl Hunnell

MANSFIELD — Ella Aquino doesn’t have to blow up like a giant blueberry this time at the Mansfield Playhouse. Instead, the 14-year-old Lucas High School incoming freshman has the musical challenge of bringing the beloved role of Ariel to life in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” at the Mansfield Playhouse. The show opens Friday at 7 p.m. on a two-weekend, five-show run at the community theater on East Third Street with a cast of more than 40 area youngsters in a fast-paced, 90-minute musical.
Richland Co. Mental Health & Recovery Services to seek levy renewal

3 days ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

MANSFIELD — Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services is seeking to renew a levy voters first passed about 40 years ago. Since its original approval in 1986, the levy has been replaced and renewed on a few occasions, Sherry Branham-Fonner told county commissioners Tuesday morning. Branham-Fonner, executive director of Richland County MH&RS, said voters have remained constant in their support of the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.
Candidate filing deadline talks return to Shelby City Council

3 days ago | richlandsource.com | Hayden Gray

SHELBY — A proposed charter amendment is back on the table for Shelby lawmakers to consider sending to voters in November. The proposed legislation, read for the first time during City Council’s meeting Monday, calls for an extension of the filing deadline for Shelby candidates from 75 days to 90 days. In order to be placed before Shelby voters on the Nov. 4 general election ballot, council must approve three readings of the ordinance and pass the legislation.
News Man Weekly: Suicide analysis, the Witchey trial and farewell to Mariah Thomas

3 days ago | richlandsource.com | Carl Hunnell

New episodes of the News Man drop each Tuesday morning on Source Daily.
Opening development door? Mansfield lawmakers to vote on 321-acre rezone

4 days ago | richlandsource.com | Carl Hunnell

MANSFIELD — The future — and type — of economic development around Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is on the agenda for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening. Local lawmakers are expected to vote on a request to rezone 321 acres in a move officials have said will help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing jobs in the city’s north side. The change would convert 16 parcels around Airport West and Cairns roads to I-2 from I-1.
It Takes A Village: A new series investigating child care gaps and community solutions

4 days ago | richlandsource.com | Brittany Schock

➡️ Click here to take our survey about child care in your community ⬅️MANSFIELD — Amy Hiner’s 3-year-old son has been on a waitlist to acquire care for more than half his life. Hiner works part-time at The Ohio State University in Mansfield, while her husband works full-time as the regional president for Park National Bank. But she discovered part-time openings are limited in most early learning centers, with preference given to full-time clients.
Lexington softball team faces 30-0 opponent in D-IV state semifinal

5 days ago | richlandsource.com | Carl Hunnell

LEXINGTON — It took the Lexington girls’ softball team more than two decades to return to the state’s Final Four. It will take knocking off an undefeated opponent for Lady Lex to make it another step. Lexington (24-3) will take on perennial power Springfield Kenton Ridge (30-0) in a Division IV state semifinal game Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Akron Firestone Stadium.
Madison Comprehensive High School celebrates Class of 2025 commencement

5 days ago | richlandsource.com | Carl Hunnell

MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Comprehensive High School Class of 2025 — 209 members strong — became the 100th graduating class in school history on Sunday afternoon during commencement exercises inside the a packed junior high school gymnasium. Opening remarks were offered by Sydney Phillips, one of the class valedictorians. Graduate addresses came from Dryden Durbridge, Angela Williams and Samantha Myers, also class valedictorians.
Richland County releases May property transfers

5 days ago | richlandsource.com | Brittany Schock

ONTARIO — The building housing Richland County’s only option for fast-casual Italian food was sold in last month’s batch of property transfers. The Fazoli’s restaurant property located at 1048 North Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario sold for just over $1 million on May 22, 2025. The Patient Triple Net Investors LLC purchased the building from The Frank J. Schwarb Family Trust for $1,030,000.
Ontario relay teams shatter regional records; Shelby, Lex, Clear Fork athletes advance to state

5 days ago | richlandsource.com | Curt Conrad

LEXINGTON — Audrey Mahon and her Ontario teammates just keep smashing records. Mahon anchored Ontario’s 4×200 meter relay and 4×400 meter relay teams to regional championships Saturday at Lexington, breaking meet records in both events. The 4×200 crew of Arialyn Bischak, Tessa Crum, Sasha Bulakoski and Mahon set a new record with a winning time of 1 minute, 41.60 seconds. The foursome eclipsed the previous mark of 1:42.06 set by Toledo Central Catholic in 2022.