Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s wife, Fran DeWine, stopped by the Richland County Courthouse on Wednesday as the 36th county in her 88-county tour, where she greeted the public and handed out copies of the 12th edition of her cookbook. Fran DeWine refers to herself as Mike DeWine’s eyes and ears, assisting him in gathering […]
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Bellville Village Council elects new member
Bellville Village Council elected and swore in their newest member Tuesday evening before discussing beautification and passing a new ordinance. The council announced in August that it would seek to fill a seat left vacant by the passing of long time council member William “Bill” Sheriff on August 2. Sheriff held the position for more […]
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Bellville museum debuts new funeral exhibit in time for Bellville fair
Area residents are invited to explore the history of the funeral industry with the Bellville-Jefferson Township Historical Society Museum’s new exhibit featuring Snyder Funeral Home, just in time for the upcoming Bellville Street Fair. Ruth Shinabarker, curator of the museum, was inspired to do the exhibit after finding two Snyder Funeral Home signs in the […]
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Richland Source responds to reader input, explores local eateries
Thanks to Richland Source and Galion Live readers, the staff members here at Richland Source have decided to explore the top burgers and fries voted best during our informal Facebook poll. As a result, we’ve instituted “Foodie Friday,” an excuse to get out of the office together and check out some of the area’s hidden […]
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Find gold in Bellville during Gold Rush Days
Gold Rush Days, hosted by the Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America (GPAA) this weekend, August 30 and 31, offers a variety of activity. Visitors may watch demonstrations of the various gold prospecting methods as well as try their own hand at panning for gold. “Anything they find is theirs to […]
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Butler Village Council presented with American flag by Butler Lioness Club
Butler Village Council held their regular meeting Monday evening wherein they discussed Halloween plans as well as accepted a gift from the Butler Lioness Club. The Butler Lioness Club presented the village of Butler with a new American flag during the regular council meeting Monday evening. “They do great things for the community,” said Butler […]
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Entrepreneur Joe Daniels makes looking good look easy
Entrepreneur Joseph Daniels III, better known as Style Guy, explained that style is simply knowing what to wear, when, and how to wear it. “I believe every guy has at least one occasion in his life that requires him to look his best,” said Daniels, “and Style Guy makes looking good look easy.” Daniels founded […]
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Bellville council seeks new member after the passing of William Sheriff
The Bellville Village Council is currently seeking to fill a seat left vacant by the passing of long time council member William “Bill” Sheriff. Sheriff held the position for more than 28 years, many of those as council president. Sheriff passed away Saturday, August 2, at the age of 70. Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks, as […]
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Richland Source invites you to share your Ice Bucket Challenge experience with us
The fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is gaining momentum thanks to the ALS Association’s Ice Bucket Challenge. As of August 19, 2014, the challenge had raised $22.9 million. We at Richland Source have completed the challenge on Aug. 19 and now we invite you to share your Ice Bucket Challenge photos and a link to your YouTube […]
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Bellville native takes action during New Orleans shooting
Bellville native and HM3 (FMF/SCW) Navy Corpsman Joshua Whatman was visiting New Orleans with friends and family on June 29 when gunshots scattered the Bourbon Street crowd, killing one person and injuring nine others. Whatman, in a response he attributed to his military training, ran toward the shots, coming to the aid of a young Australian […]