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Richland County Land Bank, Mansfield NAACP discuss future of 'Daisy Thomas House':

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/richland-county-land-bank-mansfield-naacp-discuss-future-of-daisy-thomas-house/article_a543baf6-135e-11ed-a6c0-8bd27e6557aa.html

Ohio 13 between Bellville and Mansfield dedicated to PFC Steven D. Smith:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ohio-13-between-bellville-and-mansfield-dedicated-to-pfc-steven-d-smith/article_02dc493c-143e-11ed-959b-3f4c8bbd143e.html

The best future for the first home in Richland County built and owned by African-American residents may be an Ohio historical marker on a lot owned by the Mansfield branch of the NAACP. The historic brick home at the corner of Wood and First streets was condemned earlier this year by the City of Mansfield Codes and Permits Department. And last week it was the topic of a lengthy discussion during a Richland County Land Bank Board meeting.

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Unveiling Motley's statue is a long-overdue tribute to Ohio's football & civil rights legend:

https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/football/unveiling-motleys-statue-is-a-long-overdue-tribute-to-ohios-football-civil-rights-legend/article_8deee384-1396-11ed-a1eb-bb9816b6e06f.html

Remembering Ted Ira Clary:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/theodore-ted-clary/article_9c28fa71-7744-53a0-992c-2c53a52f726d.html

Ignorance of Marion Motley's contributions to football and civil rights will no longer be tolerated in Canton -- and shouldn't be anywhere else.

The Cleveland Browns fullback, and product of Canton McKinley, was bronzed into perpetuity on Wednesday when a statue of him was commemorated on a patch of ground near the entrance to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Just 5 percent of Richland County voters took part in second primary election:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/elections/just-5-percent-of-richland-county-voters-took-part-in-second-primary-election/article_27e3a876-1338-11ed-b05f-676b5ea8e75d.html?block_id=1098581

Warren Rupp Observatory:

https://www.richlandsource.com/local_events/warren-rupp-observatory/event_bc3e134e-cb12-11ec-b335-7300bdc284e3.html

Just 5 percent of Richland County voters took part in a second primary election.

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Familiar faces in new places on OCC football sidelines:

https://www.richlandsource.com/sports/football/familiar-faces-in-new-places-on-occ-football-sidelines/article_76358b82-11e6-11ed-8a30-ff5c6582a1de.html

Attend a nature park program & listen to live music at the Richland County Fair:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/attend-a-nature-park-program-listen-to-live-music-at-the-richland-county-fair/article_276f4a08-11b7-11ed-b371-2f0a8ef149ca.html?block_id=1098581

There are familiar faces in new places on OCC football sidelines.

Rides, barns, and eating your favorite fair food are only part of the docket at the upcoming Richland County Fair. 

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Mental health worker shortage grows in Ohio:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/mental-health-worker-shortage-grows-in-ohio/article_1ab15e98-0ecc-11ed-8f18-b353cc943f18.html?block_id=1098581

Source Media's new free-to-publish obituaries help community members remember loved ones:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/source-medias-new-free-to-publish-obituaries-help-community-members-remember-loved-ones/article_600c55b2-0e9d-11ed-aa99-f7cabbcb56d5.html

Unprecedented demand and a sparse employee pipeline are adding stress to Ohio’s already strained behavioral health system. From 2013 to 2019, demand for behavioral health services rose 353% statewide, according to data from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Demand spiked again in 2021, with providers reporting a 70% hike in need for adult and youth mental health services and a 60% increase in need for addiction services.

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'Get Them Home:' Overcrowded Richland Co. Dog Shelter plans August adoption promotions:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/get-them-home-overcrowded-richland-co-dog-shelter-plans-august-adoption-promotions/article_19d4c9d2-0e7d-11ed-af41-2705947533a3.html

Kay Day continues legacy of Geneva 'Kay' Smith in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/kay-day-continues-legacy-of-geneva-kay-smith-in-mansfield/article_0c15810e-105f-11ed-a938-bbef02daf463.html

he Richland County Dog Warden recently spoke out to Richland County Commissioners about the struggles the shelter has experienced during the past few months. In fact, the amount of dogs in the shelter is double the comfortable number.

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Ohio leaders applaud Senate's passage of CHIPS Act:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/ohio-leaders-applaud-senates-passage-of-chips-act/article_2aff9d54-0dd8-11ed-b9c5-b32e6616f86c.html

Remembering Arlene McWilliams:

https://www.ashlandsource.com/obituaries/arlene-l-mcwilliams/article_32928b46-0c1e-11ed-9245-8b865003feb7.html

Both of Ohio's U.S. Senators, and a number of leaders from a variety of state sectors, praised the Senate's passage of the CHIPS Act of 2022. Reports say the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to clear the legislation before leaving town today for the August recess – sending it along to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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Why do gas prices remain high while other areas feel relief?:

https://www.richlandsource.com/news/why-do-gas-prices-remain-high-while-other-areas-feel-relief/article_65329277-319e-5de8-9804-72fbf1c66460.html

Remembering Patricia Lynn Morey:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/patricia-lynn-morey/article_03e3b150-0d0c-11ed-b828-bbe25466266c.html

Gas prices nationwide have begun to slide from June's high of over $5 per gallon, but some areas are coming down faster than others. The average price of gas in Ashland, Knox, and Richland counties is $4.11 to $4.20 per gallon, but in counties home to major metropolitan areas like Cleveland and Columbus the prices are lower – with averages of $3.97 to $4 per gallon

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Richland County commissioners keep 'excess sales tax' sharing at same levels with cities, villages & twps.:

https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/richland-county-commissioners-keep-excess-sales-tax-sharing-at-same-levels-with-cities-villages-twps/article_2025ed02-0cfc-11ed-b47a-730a96175369.html?block_id=1098581

Telling A People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature, opens Aug. 1 in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/education/telling-a-people-s-story-african-american-children-s-illustrated-literature-opens-aug-1-in/article_fbf094d8-0c23-11ed-a18d-232ec7629618.html?block_id=1098581

Today — Richland County commissioners voted to maintain the same portion of "excessive sales tax" they share with cities, villages and townships in 2023.

And later — A traveling panel exhibition from the Miami University Art Museum is coming to Mansfield. It’s called “Telling A People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature”.

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Open Source: What is the status of Middle Park in Mansfield?:

https://www.richlandsource.com/open_source/open-source-what-is-the-status-of-middle-park-in-mansfield/article_466ec916-091e-11ed-92e7-430c7d34889f.html

Akron Children’s to expand pediatric behavioral health services in Mansfield:

https://www.richlandsource.com/business/akron-children-s-to-expand-pediatric-behavioral-health-services-in-mansfield/article_8b78ff56-0c46-11ed-930a-1314ff915b0d.html?block_id=1098581

The status of Middle Park is a frequent question for our readers. And when the latest question arrived earlier this week, it seemed like a good time to update the status of the 23-acre park between North Lake Park and South Park.

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