Richland Source

02/17/2025

“You take someone up in the sky who’s never flown before and their eyes just kind of light up…especially if they’ve never been on an airplane before. One of the most rewarding parts is seeing their reaction and watching their love of aviation begin to blossom," Molly Clow, Certified Flight Instructor at Avit Flight Academy, said.

The idea of flying a plane of any kind is often daunting and mysterious. Glancing into the cockpit of a plane may send shivers down the spine – or inspire. At Avit Flight Academy at Mansfield’s Lahm…

02/17/2025

Lexington’s Trey Nickoli is seeded second in the 100-yard breaststroke after winning the Northwest District championship in 56.86 seconds.

Area swimmers, divers aiming for top of state tournament podium

02/17/2025

Richland County remains under a Level 2 snow emergency on Monday morning, according to Sheriff Steve Sheldon.

02/17/2025

The Oakland Mausoleum in Shelby, established in 1907, is facing significant deterioration. The cemetery board is discussing restoration plans, particularly for the crumbling towers, to protect the 240 crypts inside. Immediate action is needed to prevent further damage.

The Oakland Cemetery Board is working alongside Shelby historian Christina Yetzer Drain to restore the cemetery's historic mausoleum.

02/17/2025

As the Division II swimming prelims approach, local athletes gear up for competition at Canton’s C.T. Branin Natatorium. With several swimmers and divers from the area set to compete, the focus is on achieving podium finishes and showcasing talent.

Area swimmers, divers aiming for top of state tournament podium

02/17/2025

Faith Life Church's head pastor addressed congregants amid an ongoing investigation into alleged s*x crimes linked to the church. While Gary Keesee said that truth will emerge, he refrained from discussing the allegations directly.

The pastor of a megachurch under investigation for links to alleged s*x crimes preached Sunday on applying Biblical lessons to surviving storms.

02/16/2025

The Warrior Wishmaker program at Ontario High School, led by assistant principal Jonathon King, has successfully raised over $10,300 to support families in need during the holidays. This initiative not only provides gifts but also essential food and resources to assist families in times of crisis.

During its first year, the Warrior Wishmaker fund provided Christmas gifts and groceries for 92 students at Ontario Local Schools.

02/16/2025

The hay is largely in the barn for Mansfield native Matthew Failor and his Alaskan Husky Adventures 17th-Dog teams for the 2025 Iditarod Sled Dog Race, the 53rd annual race across Alaska.

Training races are complete. Drop bags with food are filled for checkpoints. Matthew Failor is nearly ready for the 2025 Iditarod.

02/16/2025

Residents in Richland, Ashland, and Knox counties are facing Level Two snow emergencies as 2 to 5 inches of snow are expected today. Conditions are hazardous with icy roads and strong winds. Stay safe and check with your employer before heading out.

The National Weather Service predicted two to five inches on snow on Sunday in north central Ohio. Nailed it.

02/16/2025

Crestview's wrestling team secured a strong second place at the Firelands Conference championships, with seven athletes finishing in the top three of their weight classes. Western Reserve claimed the title, while Hillsdale marked a notable improvement by finishing fifth in the WCAL championships after years of struggle.

Crestview second at FC meet, Hillsdale fifth in WCAL

02/16/2025

Three fights. Nine seconds. Team USA set the tone on foreign ice on Saturday night in Montreal.

Team USA hockey on Saturday night enjoyed its biggest win since beating the Russians in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

02/16/2025

Clear Fork has claimed its third Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference team title in five years, scoring 197.5 points. Individual champions include Anthony Oscar, Luke Lee, Lakoda Leedy, and Tre Copeland, while several others earned runner-up spots.

BELLVILLE — Clear Fork is king of the hill again. Four Colts won individual titles and three others took runner-up honors as Clear Fork powered to its third Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference team title in...

02/16/2025

Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon issued a level 1 snow emergency for Richland County at 8:41 a.m.

02/16/2025

Crawford County Sheriff Scott Kent has issued a Level One snow alert.

02/16/2025

Madison, which finished third, produced a pair of champions in 157-pounder Aiden Proctor and 285-pounder Jaxin Stancombe. It was the second OCC title in a row for Stancombe.

MADISON TOWNSHIP — Guardian Miller may not have won the Ohio Cardinal Conference Wrestler of the Year award, but Ashland’s 144-pounder left Wayne E. Miller Gymnasium with something even more…

02/16/2025

Northmor finished 2nd, Loudonville 4th, and a Fredericktown wrestler was honored on Saturday at the KMAC championships.

IBERIA — Saturday’s Knox Morrow Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships had a little bit of everything. The anticipated Centerburg’s Chris Marshall squared off against Northmor’s Cowin Becker in…

02/16/2025

The Tygers have won five straight games heading into the tournament. Second-seeded Senior High will host No. 6-seed Norwalk (7-15) on Thursday at 7 p.m.

MILLERSBURG — The Mansfield Senior boys basketball team will roll into tournament play with momentum. Coach Marquis Sykes’ squad hammered West Holmes 73-38 on Saturday afternoon in the final…

02/16/2025

Mansfield Senior High School senior Caden Merrell reflects on his transformative AI internship with Genius Cloud Solutions, emphasizing the importance of resilience, collaboration, and ethical considerations in technology. As he prepares for his final project, Merrell's journey highlights the value of learning from challenges and the responsibility that comes with innovation.

“One of the most valuable things I’ve learned is that failure isn’t the opposite of success–it’s part of it,” said Caden Merrell, a student at Mansfield Senior High School.