ONTARIO — Treasurer Randy Harvey was optimistic about the Ontario Local School’s district finances during Tuesday night’s board meeting. “Barring anything else crazy, it looks like we could be back […]
katie.ellington@richlandsource.com
Posted inLife and culture
Retired NCSC professor publishes book on global warming
MANSFIELD — Climate change is not just an environmental issue to retired psychology professor Paul Robinson. It’s a moral and a spiritual one. Robinson’s concerns about global warming prompted him […]
Posted inSolutions
Could offering a training program boost the number of substitute teachers?
RHODE ISLAND — Bradly Widener was working as a manager at one of the nation’s most respected regional theaters when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. He and his co-workers were furloughed. […]
Posted inSports
Clear Fork Wheels brought semi pro football to Richland County
BELLVILLE — It’s been nearly 50 years since Bill Schaefer was thrust unexpectedly on to the sidelines as coach of the Clear Fork Valley’s first and only semipro football team. While […]
Posted inNews
Getz sworn in to Lexington Village Council
LEXINGTON — Katie Getz was brimming with excitement, and a little disbelief, after being sworn in as the newest member of Lexington Village Council on Monday night. “I wasn’t even […]
Posted inSolutions
Ohio waives bachelor’s requirement for substitute teachers
COLUMBUS — If you want to become a substitute teacher in Richland County, you may be able to do so with an associate’s degree rather than a bachelor’s degree during […]
Posted inEducation
Teachers in Richland County may begin COVID-19 vaccines Feb. 15
RICHLAND COUNTY — Teachers and staff at Richland County schools will be eligible to receive the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccine in mid-February. The Ohio Department of Health announced […]
Posted inNews
Funeral frontline workers urge vaccination access in Ohio
MANSFIELD — It’s been an overwhelming winter for the funeral industry. Funeral homes across Richland County reported an unparalleled rush of business during November and December. Bill Wappner, owner Of […]
Posted inWellness
Lexington Senior Center will resume to-go meals Feb. 2
LEXINGTON — After nearly four months on hiatus, the Lexington Senior Center will resume grab-and-go meals starting Feb. 2. Homemade meals will be available for curbside pickup on Tuesdays and […]
Posted inEducation
Madison Schools considering a reduction in force
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Local School District’s board of education voted Wednesday to begin considerations for a reduction of staff. While the number of positions that could be eliminated […]