Crestline will host Community Day on Saturday, July 26. The event will feature activities for children as well as adults. “It’s basically a community open house,” said Clayton Herold, Crestline councilman and chairman of the Community Development Team. “We have the fire department open for tours; kids can get free fire truck rides. The fire […]
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Local photographers find developing space at Tog Loft
In a world where everyone can take a quality photo with their phone, the photography industry has seen an evolution of sorts, and Tog Loft, an exciting new space for photography in Mansfield, is the next step in that evolution. Tog Loft is, as founder Tracy Graziani put it, a developing space. More than just […]
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Inmate art show a hit at Ohio State Reformatory
The historic Ohio State Reformatory played host on Friday to an Inmate Art Show, featuring works created by inmates of neighboring Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) and Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI). Funds raised from the sale of items at the annual event have a dual benefit, with 20 percent donated to Richland Academy and the remainder […]
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Cars and concerts combine for Bellville weekend
The Village of Bellville will host its annual Cruise-In on Friday, kicking off a weekend of free family entertainment in the village. On Saturday, an Evening of Melodies at Bellville’s historic bandstand will feature The Trio, an “electrojazzhop” group. Over 300 automobiles will adorn downtown Bellville on Friday, July 18, from 3 – 9 p.m. Automobile […]
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KnowledgePost builds professional learning platform
KnowledgePost, designed by entrepreneurs Evan Ishida and Andrew Bennett, is an innovative website that “makes it easy to find, collect and share professional learning.” “Our initial focus is creating a platform that is going to make it easier for folks in business HR [human resources], or business managers and business owners to find providers of […]
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Clear Fork board of education names new middle school principal
The Clear Fork Valley Local Board of Education held their regular meeting Thursday evening in Bellville in which the board named Jennifer Klaus as the new principal for Clear Fork Middle School, effective August 1. In a special meeting last month, the board accepted the resignation of Bellville Elementary School Principal Jeremy Miller and approved […]
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Despite outbreaks some parents express immunization concerns
With outbreaks of both measles and mumps in Ohio, health officials are encouraging immunization. However, some parents express concern regarding vaccinations for children and the amount of vaccinations. Some parents feel that the medically recommended immunization schedule involves introducing too many substances to a child’s body at one time, and that “overload” may be too […]
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Clear Fork Resort faces adversity, moves forward
Clear Fork Resort, located in Butler, will continue to maintain operations despite a foreclosure filing in Richland Common Pleas Court, said Kelly Donaldson, CFR General Operations Manager. The suit was filed June 9 by Cache Private Capital Diversified Fund LLC, naming Slater Run Land Development LLC, Resorts Incorporated, the Ohio Department of Job and Family […]
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Bob Stimpert Memorial Golf tournament registration begins
The Galion Country Club will host the Bob Stimpert Memorial Golf Tournament on August 15. The tournament will raise funds for the Robert “Bob” Stimpert Regional Manufacturing Coalition (RMC) Scholarship Fund. The scholarship honors the memory of Stimpert, who passed away in October of 2012. Stimpert served as the Director of RMC. He also worked […]
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Entrepreneur’s foundation grants wishes for terminally ill children
Like many entrepreneurs, Galion resident Brian Foley, of Brian’s Artisan Bakery (formerly Cakes by Brian), wanted to give something back to the community. Nearly three years after launching his business, he did just that when he founded the Cakes by Brian Foundation earlier this year. The Cakes by Brian Foundation, Foley noted, partnered with Nationwide […]