Bellville Village Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening during which they discussed costs of village projects. Prior to the meeting, council met at the wastewater treatment plant for a tour of the completed improvements as well as discussion of pending improvements. Phase 1 of the wastewater treatment plant improvement has reached substantial completion, though […]
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Entrepreneurs, investors discover Mansfield via forums, events
As Mansfield’s fourth SunDown RunDown wrapped up on Oct. 9, entrepreneurs, investors, public figures, and community members mingled. Several attendees noted that the quarterly event has brought attention to the Richland County area and its support of new business growth and development. SunDown RunDown is a community event, facilitated by Bob Cohen, CEO of Braintree […]
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Madison to host craft show as fundraiser for wrestling team
Local residents will have the opportunity to begin their Christmas shopping early as well as support the Madison Rams Wrestling Team during the Madison Wrestling Craft Show on Oct. 25 at Madison Comprehensive High School. This is the second year for the craft show, said event organizer Amy Cox. “This fundraiser helps the team get […]
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Entrepreneur works with Braintree to make strides in radiation technology
Entrepreneur Joe Rotunda, owner of Rotunda Scientific Technologies, is currently in the process of establishing an additional company to focus on the development of new products, an endeavor that has been undertaken with the help of Braintree Business Development Center. Rotunda Scientific Technologies focuses on the distribution of items, as well as training and consulting, […]
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Gluten-free is as easy as pie
Fall is the season for baking, at least at my house. My shelves are generally stocked with unbleached bread flour, bulk yeast and jars of tasty baking additions. My dilemma, however, is that I’ve recently converted to the gluten-free lifestyle, leaving all of that lovely unbleached bread flour behind. Gluten is a protein found in […]
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Smokin’ Bros BBQ is a mobile success
A love of good food is what spurred entrepreneur Drew Coy to found Smokin’ Bros BBQ, and a strong family bond, as well as culinary skill, mobility, and great customer service are the secrets of Smokin’ Bros success. Smokin’ Bros BBQ offers pulled pork, baby back ribs, beef brisket, baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, […]
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FBI assists in search for missing Bucyrus teen
Crawford County Sheriff Scott Kent held a press conference Friday afternoon to announce the involvement of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the case of a missing Bucyrus girl, 15-year-old Rebecca “Beccy” Kemper. Kemper was last seen by her mother on Sept. 23 at approximately 10:30 p.m. at their residence on Crestline Road in […]
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Fun, food, and shopping abound at the Prairie Peddler Festival
The Prairie Peddler Festival, a much anticipated yearly event featuring music, crafts, artisans, and food kicked off this past weekend on state Route 97 in Butler and will continue next weekend. In its 27th year, the festival has reached nearly 200 vendors offering handmade goods. Suzi Skoglund, festival coordinator, said, “We’re a handmade-in-America craft show, […]
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Master Gardener classes informational open house set for Oct. 6
The Richland County Master Gardeners will hold an informational open house and open registration on Monday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Longview Center. Interested parties are encouraged to be there as the program begins at 6 p.m. to learn more about the Master Gardener Volunteer (MGV) program. The program will begin […]
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Local teens bring home victory in robotics competition
Stellar Robotics, a Mansfield area, community based FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, attended their first competition earlier this month and returned victorious. “We actually won the event, which was very unexpected because we’re just getting started as a team,” said team founder Chantal DeYoe. The competition consisted of a game, similar to basketball, played by […]