Foreign exchange programs offer high school students an opportunity to experience American culture in the family, school and community. In December, Richland County exchange students experience Christmas—American style. Pastor Paul Lintern has been hosting exchange students through the Forte Exchange Program since 1996 and has loved every minute of it. According to Lintern, he has […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Local organizations deliver holiday happiness to families in Clear Fork valley
At least one organization in Butler is no stranger to spreading joy in the spirit of Christmas. Fifteen years ago, a program was started by the members of the Butler Clear Fork Adult Center and the local Butler Lioness Club that shared a vision to bring goodwill and cheer into the homes of those less […]
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First Church of God hosts Sixth Annual Community Jazz Christmas Dinner Theater
For the sixth year, First Church of God in Shelby will host the annual Community Jazz Christmas Dinner Theater. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 22 and will take place at the FCG which is located at 3616 State Route 39. “The goal of the evening is to have as many people […]
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MMG Student program impacts student driving at Clear Fork
Mansfield Motor Group Earlier this year a program was developed with the intended goal of rewarding high school students who excel academically and strive to make good life choices. As a result of a partnership between Mansfield Motor Group (MMG) and Richland Source the MMG Student Citizen Program was launched in October. As a program […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimists hold “Adopt-a-Child”
The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club will be hosting its annual Adopt-a-Child program Saturday, Dec. 14. Twenty elementary students, 16 from Sherman Elementary and four from Woodland Elementary School were to be treated to breakfast, and a visit with Santa at the Elks and a day of shopping with an Optimist Club member and spouse. The […]
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Bellville Police Department kicks off Adopt-a-Family project
“Our goal is to help as many individuals and families as possible here in Bellville,”said volunteer Ginnie Baker. Approximately ten years ago the Adopt-a-Family program was started by the Bellville Patrolman’s Association with the goal to provide assistance to individuals and families in need at Christmas. Through the combined efforts of the patrolman’s association, local […]
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Santa visits local, family-owned Wade Gardens in Bellville
Santa Claus made several stops throughout Richland County this past weekend, and one of those stops was at Wade Gardens north of Bellville. Santa greeted owners Tom and Robyn Wade and sat in his favorite spot awaiting visits from boys and girls. Two cousin, Olivia Butram and Rudi Dachenhaus journeyed from Napoleon, Ohio and were […]
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26th annual Christmas Classic draws hundreds to St. Peter’s
Twenty-six years ago two local women started a bake sale with hopes to raise funds that would help benefit the students of St. Peter’s School grades k-12. What started that day has now grown in the largest bake sale in the state of Ohio and has become a tradition for St. Peter’s and the surrounding […]
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Bellville council grants donation to Eagle Scout project
At Bellville Village Council meeting last week the pledge of allegiance was led by local Boy Scout Kyle Rinehart. Once the meeting was called into session, Rinehart, a senior at Clear Fork High School and a member of Bellville Boy Scout Troop 126, addressed the council members with a request of a financial donation towards […]
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Clear Fork Board of Education recognizes outgoing members
Preceding Thursday nights Clear Fork Board of Education meeting outgoing members, Julie Doup, Nick Kuelling and President Gary Mathes were recognized for their years of service at a reception. Treasurer, Larry Lifer thanked each individually for their service and dedication to the students and residents of the Clear Fork Valley School District. Each were presented […]