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Source Media connects people to the local answers they need — from weather and schools to sports, elections, development, public safety and the everyday stories that shape home.
Finding trustworthy local information should not feel this hard
People are flooded with posts, rumors, paywalled fragments, algorithm noise and out-of-town coverage that misses what actually matters here.
You need answers, not noise.
What is the forecast? Who won the game? What did council decide? What is happening at school? Local life moves fast, and scattered information wastes time.
Your community needs someone paying attention.
When no one is consistently watching local government, schools, public safety and growth, important decisions can happen without enough public understanding.
Businesses need a better way to reach real people.
Local businesses deserve to show up where residents are already paying attention — not get buried in feeds, bots or platforms they cannot control.
One trusted network, four deeply local newsrooms
Source Media gives readers a clear place to begin and gives communities a stronger local information system.
Local reporting
Original journalism on the decisions, people and events shaping your county.
Useful answers
Clear coverage that helps residents navigate daily life, civic choices and community change.
Community connection
Newsrooms built to listen, show up and make it easier for neighbors to understand one another.
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Choose your Source
Each newsroom is rooted in its own community, with coverage built around the questions local readers are actually asking.
Richland Source
Local news, sports, elections, business, education, life and culture for Richland County and North Central Ohio.
Ashland Source
Independent local reporting focused on Ashland County’s schools, government, business, public safety and community life.
Knox Pages
Community-centered news and information for Mount Vernon, Knox County and the people who call it home.
Delaware Source
Local reporting for Delaware County, with a focus on growth and development, local government, community life and public safety.
We know local life is easier when you know where to turn
Source Media was built because communities need more than headlines. We get it — we have lives too, with kids in schools, dealing with local government, crime — so staying informed is now more important than ever.
Why readers and partners trust Source Media
Start with the question. We’ll help you find the answer.
Whether you are reading, subscribing, advertising or partnering, the next step is simple.
Coverage across multiple counties
Find the Source newsroom that serves your community and start with the latest local reporting.
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Make better local decisions
Know what is happening, understand why it matters and feel more connected to the place you call home.
Local journalism works when the community sees itself reflected in the process
Readers, leaders and community members count on Source Media reporting to help them stay informed and connected.
“Thanks for sending these along and for the thoughtful reporting on Olentangy and the rest of the Delaware County community — local reporting plays such an important role in keeping the community informed, and I appreciate all the hard work in that regard!”Brandon Lester, Olentangy School Board president
“Thank you so much for covering the story of Nationwide and OhioHealth’s new building on 4th Street! Our son has an ultra-rare genetic disease and has always been seen at the main campus by Dr. Ray Bignall. What an exciting thing! Thank you for covering this story and helping get the word out to the community!”Kelly Canfield, Source reader and local resident
“Thank you so much for the fantastic article posted to the Knox Pages regarding our CAP squadron. We are so appreciative of the support your organization has provided us in getting the word out about Civil Air Patrol!”1st Lt. John Morgan, CAP
Local answers begin here
Every community has questions. What is happening with weather this morning? Who won Friday night? What did the school board decide? Which businesses are opening? How will new development affect my neighborhood? Who is on the ballot, and what do they believe?
Source Media Properties exists to make those answers easier to find. Through Richland Source, Ashland Source, Knox Pages and Delaware Source, we provide independent, digital-first local journalism for the people, businesses and communities of North Central Ohio and Delaware County.
Our newsrooms cover the practical stories people need to navigate daily life and the deeper stories communities need to understand themselves. We report on local government, schools, sports, elections, public safety, business, growth, development, events and the people working to make their communities better.
When you do not know where to begin, start at the Source.
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Source Media helps local businesses, organizations and community partners connect with engaged readers in a trusted local news environment.