Chef Ed Pickens of Café on Main in Mansfield was front and center at the Shelby Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning for the first “Farm to Plate” cooking demonstration. Pickens has about 35 years of experience in the food industry and owns Café on Main, providing catering services, too. “I’ve been performing cooking demonstrations for […]
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Mansfield sees the light through Light Our City
Pastor Jerry Laudermilk, the lead pastor at Abundant Life Tabernacle, worked with other churches and local ministries to identify needs in the community. He then met those needs with the help of participating churches in the community. This weekend marked the inaugural event “Light Our City” event Community evangelical churches banded together to execute different service projects […]
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Linda Lee Walker
Linda Lee Walker, 71, of Mansfield, died Friday morning, July 19, 2013 at her home. She was born January 10, 1942 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late Beulah (Simmons) and Bernard Hahn. She was formerly employed in the medical billing department of Retina Group. Linda enjoyed gardening and cooking, especially enjoying her desserts. She enjoyed […]
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Variety of makes and models roll in to Bellville Cruise-In
Despite the heat and early rain, Bellville’s cruise-in drew a variety of makes and models to Main Street on Friday evening. Main Street was closed to showcase the dozens of collectible, antique and in some cases rare show pieces presented by locals and visitors alike. Car enthusiasts came from all over Ohio to show off […]
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Commissioners pass resolutions for RCAP and Children’s Services
The Richland County Board of Commissioners passed two separate resolutions Thursday morning during their weekly board meeting. The commissioners first met with a representative of the Madison Water District and the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), who together sought the authorization to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to replace the water lines […]
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Power outages almost unheard of in Shelby
“Owning our own distribution line is huge,” said Christina Thompson, Community and Economic Development Coordinator of Shelby. Shelby has its own electric, water, and sewer utility lines. Thompson said, ‘The advantage to this is if there is a problem, it is addressed immediately.” The electric plant used to generate power daily. Now, however, it is […]
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Dalton Derr: life from the big stage to a small town
Singing in the Metropolitan Opera (The Met) is a shared dream for many who sing opera. It is regarded by many in the performing arts as “the mecca” of all great singers. For Mansfield resident Dalton Derr, this dream came true in 1970 at the age of 30. “I didn’t want to think ‘if only’ when […]
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United Way campaign goal more than just a number
Each year, the United Way of Richland County releases its much-anticipated campaign during the Day of Caring. On the surface, campaigns are often reduced to a single number, but the story goes beyond the numbers. This fundraising effort contributes to the United Way’s partner agencies’ financial stability. In an unpredictable fiscal climate, those finances are […]
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Shelby Middle School Auction
“Anything and everything is up for auction,” said Shelby City Schools Superintendent, Tim Tarvin. Shelby Middle School will hold a public auction on Saturday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Tarvin said, “Desks, chairs, lockers, doors, and even the gym floor are up for auction.” The money benefited from the auction will go towards the Shelby […]
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Charles “Ace” Bowman
Ace Bowman’s greatest act of bravery was accomplished when he committed to serving as a volunteer fireman. Every thing he did after that was just in the line of duty. Ace never made a big deal about his community service through the Jefferson Township-Bellville Fire Department (he served more than 30 years with Jefferson and […]