The Richland County Sheriff’s Department recently hired two new recruits. The additions were made due to attrition. Hired on as corrections officers the newly hired recruits will enter the police academy in the near future. “We screen applications and target veterans, college graduates and those with previous experience in the field,” stated Maj. Dale Fortney. […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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RCDG ‘Single Point of Contact’ Makes Point to Impact
Richland County is undergoing a transformation, an economic and community-specific boost, so to speak. Community-driven, development-targeted and culture-enriching sector projects have been, or are underway, in areas from beautification to safety to educational and artistic support, in the effort to better the communities and its residents. The Richland County Development Group, with cooperation from development, […]
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Flooded Bellville ballfields look to bounce back
July’s heavy rains and flooding left in its wake clean up and repairs affecting several properties in Bellville. One of those places was the Clear Fork Youth League ball fields located on Hines Avenue. The community and youth league supporters came together, teamed up and knocked the clean up out of the ball park. “We […]
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Daily Letters From ‘Honey’ a WWII Courtship
March 30, 1946 “Hello Honey, I hope this letter finds you feeling well. As for me I’m the same as usual. Lonely and sad. I guess I’ll go on being lonely and sad until I get out of this outfit. I only have 63 days to go.” The words were those of then 19-year-old naval […]
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Dill resigns, accepts position with Mount Vernon
“I am very excited about this great opportunity,” stated Matt Dill, Superintendent of Clear Fork. Dill reflected on a conversation he had with a former staff member that influenced his decision to resign and take a position with the Mount Vernon School District. “Life is way to short and we need to enjoy what we […]
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Pride of the Valley rehearses new tunes
“We are working on a whole new opening show,” said Jason Brasure, director of Clear Fork High School marching band. “We are working on routines that will provide a wide variety of experience and style,” he added. Brasure looks forward to the coming season and introducing what he described as a very talented and creative […]
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Artistic director returns to Mansfield Playhouse
“A great theater is made great by the success of its participants, to guarantee its health now and into the future,” said Steve Arnold, Artistic Director of the Mansfield Community Playhouse Theater. Arnold began what is actually act two of his directing career at the theater on July 2. Arnold previously held the position from 1997- […]
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Art Center explodes with creativity
Mansfield exploded with color and creativity Saturday as the Mansfield Art Center (MAC) held its fifth annual Art Explosion. The event featured local artists, music, vendors and food. “This year they really reached out to the community more,” said Llalan Fowler manager of Main Street Books. This was the first year the bookstore attended the […]
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Gift shop raises funds for hospital
Perhaps you have stopped in to look around or to purchase a gift for a new mother in the maternity ward or a unique gift to comfort or bring a smile to loved one. Chances are you did not realize that pink teddy bear or piece of jewelry you bought to brighten someones day goes […]
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Dollar General brings jobs and convenience to Butler
“This is a great thing for Butler,” said Mayor Kevin Carr. Carr was commenting on the transformation of the former Hitchman’s Market currently underway. The location is on Liberty Street in Butler and will be the newest location for a Dollar General store. “This whole thing has been very positive for us. Local contractors are […]