The Shelby Farmers’ Market offers fresh produce as well as a way to turn that produce into a meal with their Farm to Plate program. The Richland County Farm to Plate program showcases healthy, locally grown, seasonal foods prepared by local chefs. Featuring a food preparation demonstration, samples, and copies of the day’s recipe, Farm […]
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All-natural pet treats put entrepreneur on the business map
Entrepreneur Andi Shifley had nearly completed the Entrepreneur Cohort class at North Central State College’s Urban Center before deciding to launch Andi’s For Paws Bakery, which features all-natural baked treats for dogs. Shifley quoted instructor Heather Tsvaris as saying, “You’ll probably decide to change your business fifteen times before you graduate.” “She wasn’t wrong,” said […]
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Farmers’ markets offer wide array of goods and produce
Area farmers’ markets are up and running, bringing fresh produce and unique items to patrons. The Downtown Mansfield Farmers’ Market is held every Friday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The market is currently offering strawberries, while supplies last, as well as baked goods, jams and jellies, plants, a variety of early produce, and even […]
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Clear Fork Board names new interim superintendent at special meeting
The Clear Fork Valley Local Board of Education held a special meeting Thursday evening in Bellville in which Janice Wyckoff replaced Timm Mackley as interim superintendent. In a unanimous vote, the board rescinded the appointment of Knox County Educational Service Center Superintendent Timm Mackley to Clear Fork Valley Interim Superintendent effective at the end of […]
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Entrepreneur launches a legacy and value-added produce products
Entrepreneurs have many reasons for launching an enterprise, but Pam Mack’s is unique: Mack wanted to leave a legacy for her grandsons in honor of their deceased mother, Mack’s daughter. Mack’s entrepreneurial enterprise, named L Marie Ltd. in tribute to her daughter, is a certified organic vegetable company with value-added products soon to hit store […]
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North Central Ohio Measles Unified Command discusses outbreak control
In an effort to combat the spread of the measles virus, the North Central Ohio Measles Unified Command held a meeting on Wednesday afternoon at Richland Public Health. Health Educator and Communications Specialist Reed Richmond invited local media to attend in order to take a bit of mystery out of the process for the community. […]
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Richland Correctional Institution supports family ties
Smiling faces and the sound of children’s laughter are not something one expects to find inside the razor wire of a correctional facility, but on Monday, that’s exactly what filled the grounds at Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI). RiCI hosted their “Family Ties, Strengthening the Bond” event, giving approved offenders the chance to spend the day […]
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Entrepreneur Rebecca Bigley bakes her way to success
Lexington teacher and entrepreneur Rebecca Bigley turned her passion into profit when she opened Bigley Bakes. Featuring homemade sugar cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, all decorated by hand, Bigley Bakes is a sweet success. Bigley teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Lexington High School. When her job was “RIF listed” a few years ago, it meant […]
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Measles outbreak continues to spread
As the measles outbreak continues to spread throughout Ohio, Richland Public Health has joined forces with health departments in surrounding counties to combat the virus, with assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). The measles outbreak has overburdened the counties affected, encouraging them […]
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Clear Fork BOE discusses illegal substance testing results
BELLVILLE — Designation of an interim superintendent, an increase in school lunch prices, a contract with Adidas, and the district’s illegal substance testing policy were discussed at Clear Fork Valley Local Board of Education’s regular meeting Thursday. Knox County Educational Service Center Superintendent Timm Mackley was named interim superintendent to serve from June 13 until […]