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 […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Traditions of Christmas past are brought to life at Oak Hill Cottage
During the holidays, family traditions often flicker between romantic and nostalgic and Mansfield’s Ohio Hilll Cottage supplies both. Every Sunday through Dec. 29, Richland County Historical Society volunteers provide guided tours through the Gothic style home. The Christmas tour focuses on commemorating the time period of 1915 when the house was first electrified and the “Arts […]
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Christmas Tree lighting draws a crowd to village square in Lucas
The village square in Lucas was filled with holiday cheer as a crowd of over 100 people and Mayor Todd Hall gathered to watch Santa turn the lights on of the town Christmas tree. “It’s always so amazing when Santa comes and passes out the candy canes. And oh, that magical moment when he [Santa] […]
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Malabar State Farm presents “Holidays around the world & back home to Malabar” tour
If you are looking for a unique Holiday experience on Sunday, look no further than the Big House at Malabar Farm State Park. For the second year, guests are invited to tour the Big House on Sunday and see it decked out in all its holiday glory. The event was only available for two day, […]
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Downtown Mansfield offers Small Business Saturday as option for holiday shopping
Big ‘box’ stores have become king in the chain of supply and demand and they reign on Black Friday. But the Saturday after Thanksgiving is “Small Business Saturday” and downtown Mansfield businesses enjoyed the promotion. Four years ago, national credit card company American Express (APX) started a campaign that urged consumers to think “small” in […]
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Christmas Wunderland lights up the holiday season
For 23 years the holiday season has been marked by the annual opening of the Christmas Wunderland light show at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Presented by The Richland County Agricultural Society, Wunderland opens on Nov 29 and will be open nightly until Dec. 25. The light display has been designed and assembled by a single […]
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The Richland Carrousel Park kicks off holiday season with a visit from Santa
As part of what has become an annual tradition, a special red-suited guest has made the Richland Carrousel Park his destination for an afternoon to take inventory of all good little boys and girls in Richland County. Children visited the Carrousel to visit Santa Claus and have their picture taken on Sunday. From puppies to […]
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ODOT and local officials announce Ohio Bridge Partnership
State Senator Larry Obhof (R–Medina) joined State Representative Mark Romanchuk (R–Ontario) and Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor gathered on Monday to announce bridge improvement projects in Richland County that will be undertaken as part of a new initiative between the Ohio Department of Transportation and local governments. “Retail government, that is what this is. That is […]
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ecoATM provides solution for recycling electronic devices at Richland Mall
Electronic devices are updated frequently, leaving consumers to wonder what to do with the old model. Tablets, mp3 players, and cell phones are among the items that can be exchanged for cash at the Richland Mall. The introduction of ecoATMs at the mall provides consumers with an easy, secure way to exchange used electronics for […]
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Academics top discussion at Crestview board meeting
Updates regarding the Race to the Top grant funding program and an interactive presentation by students of the newly implemented pilot program STEM took front row seats at Monday nights Crestview Board of Education meeting. “This program is all about allowing the kids to explore their interests,” said Diane Parker, one of three Crestview High […]