Gone are the red and white striped uniforms that once identified “Candy Stripers,” but the need and rewards are still evident. If anything, the rewards and benefits of becoming a teen volunteer or adult volunteer has expanded. “Whether these teens are looking at a career in healthcare or not, this is an excellent opportunity for […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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RCDG and Farm Bureau sponsor Local Food and Agricultural Economic Development Workshop
Wednesday morning local county officials, business leaders, farmers, and other representatives of the agricultural community gathered at the Deer Ridge Golf Course banquet hall in Bellville to attend the Local Food and Agricultural Economic Development Workshop. The event was sponsored by the joint effort of Richland County Development Group (RCDG) and the Richland County Farm […]
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Snow Trails Ski Resort recognizes award winning Ski Patrol Team
Recently three members of the Snow Trails Ski Patrol received national recognition at an annual awards banquet hosted by Mad River Mountain Resort in Zanesfield, OH. David Baumlein, Scott Kinnamon, and Ken Rose each received honors. “It is really good to recognize those in the community who have dedicated the time and energy to volunteer,” […]
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Bellville Council recognizes local service groups and citizens
As the Bellville Council members gathered for their meeting Tuesday evening the focus quickly shifted to an attitude of gratitude and praise for a few of the village’s local organizations and two young citizens. “Citizens, we owe the AMVETS so much,” said Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks as he praised the contributions of the local organization. […]
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Cleveland Clinic acquires Ohio Cancer Specialists in Mansfield
The Cleveland Clinic is expanding with the newly acquired Ohio Cancer Specialists (OCS) located at 1125 Aspira Court in Mansfield. The acquisition made official on November 1, will make the Mansfield-based center a full-service cancer treatment facility as part of the Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute (TCI). “The OCS team provides wonderful, state-of-the art treatment to […]
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Apple a Day 5k benefits American Cancer Society
“Everyone it seems knows someone that has been touched by cancer in some way. This is a great way to show support for the families,” said Jeff Burrer of Springhill Fruit Farm in Shiloh on Sunday afternoon. Participants gathered at the Springhill Fruit Farm to participate in the An Apple a Day 5K. The race […]
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Butler-Clear Fork Valley Museum celebrates 25th Anniversary
A group of local historians and friends came together at the Butler-Clear Fork Valley Museum to celebrate a milestone in preserving the history of the Village of Butler and the Clear Fork valley. A celebration honoring the 25 anniversary of the completion of the original portion of the museum was held on Thursday. Chuck Lifer, a […]
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Clear Fork School Board undergoing overhaul this election
Elections are right around the corner and changes are in store for the Clear Fork Board of Education. New members will take the existing seats. With the task of hiring a new superintendent already on the current board’s agenda, many may question if the replacement of almost every seat on the school board will affect […]
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Mansfield Rotary Club promotes education through the National Dictionary Project
Through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Mansfield and it members who support the Dictionary Project, third grade students in schools across Richland County were gifted with dictionaries. The Rotary Club met at Sun Graphics, located at 41 E. Longview Avenue, on Tuesday to sort, count, and pack hundreds of dictionaries to be gifted […]
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Election season draws attention to fire department needs
The needs and concerns of Richland County Fire Departments are highlighted this election season for the Village of Plymouth, Franklin Township, Jefferson Township and Springfield Township, all of which have renewal levies on the ballot. Communities depend on their local fire department, whether it is a manned station with career firefighters or an all-volunteer department. […]