The Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center website “We always seem to be able to fill needs,” says Carol Hoeflich volunteer and trustee at the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC). The center has served the residents of the Bellville-Butler area for the past three years, and is home to the Clothesline, a service that offers gently used […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Central Park on the Square Steps Back in Time
Richland County, rich with diversity, culture and history, celebrates its 200th birthday this month. In honor of its bicentennial mark Pastor Paul Lintern, a well-known historian and founder of Isaac’s World Inc., put together a historical re-enactment event portrayed yesterday. Lintern, along with a group of about 30 local actors and history buffs created Central […]
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Neighborhood establishes a community garden
Bridgewater Community, located off of Cooke Road, Mansfield is a private community of condominiums. As you enter the picturesque neighborhood, you can almost get a sense that you have entered a small town of sorts. The community consists of 40 acres and six ponds and offers a number of appealing features, a private clubhouse, fitness […]
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‘Safety Fast’ races back to the past
“I remember looking out the window and thinking: This is cool,” said Tom Metcalf owner of Safety Fast Restoration, Mansfield. A native of Ashland, Metcalf reminisced about the first ride he took in his neighbor’s MG. That experience, at age 7, sparked a passion for British race cars that grew into a lucrative business right […]
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Butler Council Meeting
When Butler village council met on Monday, July 8, topics discussed included Safe Routes to School, the recent Safety Town project, the upcoming car show and the open council member position. Concern was expressed for filling the position. All council members were present except Joyce Mickley-Stover who was unable to attend. Mayor Kevin Carr informed […]
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Bellville Celebrates Liberty with Parade
“Valley residents and guests, I welcome you to the Village of Bellville to celebrate Liberty!,” said Bellville Mayor Darrell E. Banks. Bellville held its Liberty Fest Parade Thursday, July 4 at 11 a.m. The 2013 Liberty Fest was sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion Post 535, the American Legion Post 535 and the Village […]
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Bellville Council Meeting
Bellville village council discussed the Streetscape project and grease pits during a quiet meeting on Tuesday. Finishing the Main Street project and mitigating envrionmental health issues are two of the ways the village works to maintain their community. In his report, Mayor Banks reported that $923.50 had been collected in mayor’s court and a total […]
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Fitness comes to the parks
“Life should feel good, should be fun,” said Suzy Beeson, a Mansfield resident and volunteer for Friends of the Mansfield Parks (FOMP). Beeson is a local substitute teacher of K-6 who spends her free time volunteering through the FOMP. Beeson says she enjoys engaging local residents in the Fun in the Parks Program, a project […]
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Bellville council discusses water treatment and resurfacing projects
The waste water treatment plant project (WWTP), including water testing, was one of the topics discussed at the Bellville village council meeting Tuesday night. Bids for street resurfacing projects was also discussed, as well as possible replacement of the fire alarm system located in the office of Fiscal Officer Brigette Banks. There was additional discussion […]
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Consumers encouraged to rediscover fresh, local produce
USDA: Farmers Markets For the consumer, quality of food happens at the point of purchase. When consumers start looking for a fresh, local option, farmers markets are there to meet the demand. “There is a connection between you and your food and the person who grew it”, says Steve Shasky of the Bellville Farmers Market. Steve […]