Ever since Adam Cook and Connor Ladd became cousins at age 5 working on the farm and raising animals, particularly pigs and calves, entering 4H and becoming showmen was an inevitable move. Reminiscing of how the partnership was established Ladd recalled, “We became cousins at age five when my mom married his dad’s brother [pointing […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Bulk water rates, accountability discussed at Butler council
Discussion to create a village bulk water rate that is both affordable and accountable for usage was at the forefront at the Butler council meeting Monday evening. Expenditures and sanitation repairs rounded out the meeting with action taken on several motions. “We need to create a bulk water rate,” said council member Josh Dingus. Mayor […]
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Altrusa Angels rummage for literacy
Altrusa Mansfield There were angels on the square this past weekend, Altrusa International angels that is. “I call these ladies my ‘Altrusa Angels’, they are wonderful and do wonderful things for the community,” said charter member Marilou Schwan. On Saturday, Altrusa held their annual rummage sale at the First United Methodist Church on the square. […]
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Needlework trends upward at the fair
A stitch in time keeps Bob Watts, Superintendent of Needlework and Home Arts committee busy as a bee, a quilting bee that is. Every year since 1985, Watts has been judging and competing in the Richland County Fair home crafts division with entries in Crochet, Knitting, Canning and Baked Goods. Watts began crocheting after he […]
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Kiddie pedal pull draws crowd at fair
“This is part of Richland County heritage,” said Howard Harriman, a member of the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Society. Harriman was referring to the Kiddie Tractor Pull, a family favorite tradition for the past 26 years at the Richland County Fair. Organized by the Fair Board and sponsored by Gorman Rupp and Jones […]
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Local artists and community connect in Central Park
Downtown Mansfield Inc In an effort to highlight the local arts and crafts community and celebrate creativity in Richland County, Downtown Mansfield, Inc. sponsored its second annual Arts in the Park. The event took place on Saturday from 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. in Central Park. As a part of the Lincoln Highway project, its […]
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Main Street Butler revs up with classics from the past
Butler held its annual Classic Car Show on Saturday and received praise from participants. Sponsored by the Butler Merchants Association, the event was hosted by Weekley Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Butler. Dash plaques were awarded to the top 20 cars. “We reached our number, we were set for 100 registration cards and we got it,” said […]
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Village Improvements discussed at Bellville council meeting
City improvements were front and center at the Bellville Council meeting Tuesday evening. The nearly complete Streetscape Project, Safe Routes to School and improvements in the use and sale of cemetery lots were all items on the table. Town Solicitor Jeff Mussman brought forth a motion to draft an ordinance which would allow the Cemetery committee […]
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Cloverbuds join in the fair
This past Tuesday afternoon at the Richland County Fair Cloverbuds were included in the fair activities for the third year. Cloverbuds are children who are interested in joining 4H but not quite old enough. They are typically five to eight years old and often have older siblings in 4H. “It gives them something to do, […]
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StarTek attributes award to new culture, new attitude
“We are up for several awards this year,” said Tom Luther, Site Director at StarTek Inc. Located at 850 West Fourth Street, Mansfield, StarTek provides technical support and billing questions for several major clients. Considered along with over 300 other companies, Star Tek was nominated by IQPC (International Quality Productive Center) and awarded Best-In-Class Call […]