Screenshot of the Richland Source website
Richland Source is an independent digital news organization based in Mansfield, Ohio. Founded in 2013, it serves Richland County and surrounding communities through local journalism focused on public affairs, education, business, community life, and regional issues. The organization also produces newsletters, podcasts, and multimedia content, emphasizing original reporting and sustained coverage of topics affecting north-central Ohio.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Mansfield, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2013
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
North Central Ohio

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Crowdsourcing
Solutions or constructive journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Jay Allred
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Grants from private donor organisations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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