MANSFIELD — A quarter century ago, the Ohio State Reformatory and other spots around Richland County served as the backdrop for what’s become one of the most popular movies of […]
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Share your memories of The Shawshank Redemption
MANSFIELD — What do you remember from the filming of The Shawshank Redemption? Nearly 25 years ago, the Ohio State Reformatory and other spots around Richland County served as the […]
Is there a thrilling history behind the beautiful estate to the west of Mansfield Art Center?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD — […]
Source readers share moon landing memories
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon, the first time humans walked on the lunar service. As part of a three-day series on the […]
Open Source Part 2: Mansfielders fixing for a miracle
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part II of a two-part series in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. […]
Open Source Part 1: Life in West Park Shopping Center is no miracle
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is Part I of a two-part series in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. […]
Vote now: What story should Richland Source tackle next?
MANSFIELD — Our readers consistently submit dozens of questions through Open Source, and now we need your help choosing which one to tackle next. We’ve already answered questions like “Has […]
Titanic survivor’s grandson shares story on anniversary of tragedy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader submission through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. MANSFIELD — Our tragic story was […]
Open Source: Why are there two caves behind John Sherman School on 39?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. A Richland Source reader asked, “Why are there two […]
Mansfield Rising leaders answer reader-submitted questions
MANSFIELD — The creators of the Mansfield Rising Plan answered questions from approximately 55 guests who gathered Thursday at Idea Works in downtown Mansfield to discuss the recently released plan. Throughout March, […]

