The community spirit of support was in full gear Saturday at the Donley Ford Dealership located at 249 Mansfield Avenue in Shelby. For the second year in a row Ford Motor Company and Donley Ford of Shelby revved up their Drive4UrSchool program to help raise money for the Shelby High School Band. “It’s a good way […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Chef Joseph Motter makes fall seasonal foods simple and delicious
Fresh, local fall vegetables and the skills of Chef Joseph Motter of Malabar Farm Restaurant were featured in yesterday’s Farm to Plate program in Shelby. The first-of-its-kind live chef demonstrations featuring local chefs from surrounding restaurants is an effort to bring farmers and consumers together and to promote eating healthy, local produce. OFBF County Office Administrator […]
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Empowering teachers, protecting students, top priority for new school year at Clear Fork
As the new 2013-2014 school year begins at Clear Fork Valley High School and Middle School, students prepare to settle into their new classrooms and routines. The teachers and staff also come prepared with a new sense of preparedness and confidence. “We always had in mind to do this. We are always concerned with who […]
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New playground equipment for Butler a true community project
Recess has never been better, or more inclusive, at Butler Elementary thanks to the community coming together with the goal to provide fun and stimulating activity for every child, including the impaired. “This was truly a community project,” said Matt Caputto, principal at Butler elementary. Caputto met with the Butler Parents Club last year where […]
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OneStop and local community agencies bring Employment Expo to town
Opportunity will soon be knocking thanks to the collaborated efforts of the Richland County OneStop Employment and Training Center and area community agencies partnering up with the common goal to bring job seekers and employers together. The Employment Expo will be held at the Mid Ohio Educational Services Conference Center on September 19 from 10 […]
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Bellville council focuses on improvements and repairs
Bellville Council meeting Tuesday focused on prioritizing future water repair and improvement projects and heard a public plea to consider monitoring water work. The regular meeting was preceded by a special committee meeting where council members and department heads gathered to discuss project matters. Discussion of the Water Distribution System Project began with recommended improvements. “The goal […]
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Streetlights a final touch to Bellville Streetscape Project
The Streetscape project that has involved paving, curbing and sewer work on Main Street in Bellville is almost complete and the picturesque Richland County village is getting its most recent aesthetic pieces in place. Lake Erie Electric was contracted to install the new streetlights that are being erected on both sides of Main Street and three […]
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RCDG issues second quarter report
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) saw a focus on economic viability in the first half of 2013. RCDG and State Representative Mark Romanchuk collaborated to explore the energy sector of Ohio’s economy as well. Energy and Ohio’s economy were addressed at two events. One event brought business leaders together with JobsOhio to focus on attracting […]
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Third Street Family Services brings Health Matters into focus
For the fourth year, MedCentral has partnered with Third Street Family Services to inform and educate the community through its program, Health Matters. Health Matters is a free, informal series of educational classes held the second Tuesday of each month at 2 .pm. in the Barbara Pore Board Room located in the facility at 600 […]
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Bigger, faster, stronger Clear Fork gears up for 2013
As the new school year quickly approaches Clear Fork’s head football coach, Dave Carroll, is optimistic for the upcoming season. The coach is looking at a deeper roster that is bigger, stronger, faster. “Our speed is much greater this year and this group of guys has the most depth at skilled positions I think I’ve […]