The Ohio chapter of Compassion in Action, a group whose mission is to “offer hope to families in our community experiencing medical crisis by providing assistance, guidance, and encouragement” will sponsor the “Who’s Your Hero?” 5K Fun Run/Walk in Bellville on Sunday, Sept. 28, to benefit three local families of children with special needs. Aaron […]
Candace Harrell, Asst. Editor
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Is gluten-free the way to be?
Gluten-free eating has gained popularity, though many that do not eat gluten-free do not understand exactly what gluten-free means or the danger that cross-contamination poses to those with celiac disease, wheat allergies or wheat intolerance. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, can damage the small intestine of those with celiac disease. Celiac […]
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Gov. Kasich and Lt. Gov. Taylor make campaign stop in Mansfield
Gov. John R. Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor made a campaign stop in Mansfield on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Gorman-Rupp Company. The event was attended by local and state dignitaries, business owners and citizens, as well as students and representatives of Ohio Teenage Republicans (TARs). Jessica Stoner, a Shelby High School sophomore, and Trenton […]
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Applebee’s celebrates renovation, donates to Nationwide Children’s
The Stander Avenue Applebee’s celebrated the completion of its remodeling with a ribbon cutting and a donation to Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation on Friday, Sept. 19. The check, donated in honor of one-year-old Kenith Ratliff, represented proceeds from the sale of the memorabilia that previously adorned the walls of the restaurant. Laura Ratliff, Applebee’s kitchen manager, […]
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SunDown RunDown pitch pays off for InfoGPS
A nearly $200,000 investment is something many entrepreneurs dream of. That dream became reality for entrepreneurs Rick Iler and Paul Hugenberg III thanks to a SunDown RunDown pitch. Iler and Hugenberg founded InfoGPS Networks LLC, which was featured in Richland Source’s “Eye on Entrepreneurs” series as well as in SunDown RunDown coverage. It was at that […]
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Serial entrepreneur wants to help dreams come true
Serial entrepreneur Stephanie Lynn Zader not only wants to fulfill her own dreams, but to help others see their dreams come true. After establishing her first business, she plans to establish at least nine more before moving on to become a motivational speaker and venture capitalist. Zader hopes to “empower people everywhere.” “That’s my mission, […]
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SCORE honors local businesses and volunteers
SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship, honored local businesses as well as SCORE volunteers during the SCORE Awards Luncheon held at the Ontario Event Center Wednesday. North Central Ohio SCORE Chapter Chair Tom Bowers said, “We are honoring small […]
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Bellville crowns Fair Queen as rains fall on first day of Street Fair
A rainy afternoon did nothing to dampen spirits during the Bellville Street Fair’s Fair Queen Contest on Wednesday. Fairgoers gathered beneath umbrellas to watch as seven contestants from Clear Fork High School vied for the crown, and many weathered the torrent to see Susie Beveridge crowned 2014 Bellville Fair Queen. Beveridge is a senior at […]
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Bellville Street Fair Tractor Pull kicks off Sunday
The village of Bellville will host its 164th Bellville Street Fair Sept. 10 through 13. The popular street fair, locally or anecdotally known as the “Bellville World’s Fair,” serves as a homecoming to many of those from the area as well as a fun event for those brand new to the area or just passing through. […]
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Home education is as varied as the families that utilize it
As many parents ready backpacks and check off supply lists, some have escaped the back-to-school frenzy of bus stops and school bells, by choosing instead to educate their children at home. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 3 percent of the school-aged population, nationwide, was home-schooled over the 2011-2012 school year, nearly double […]