Discussions regarding the upgrade or replacement of the village phone system topped the list at Tuesday night’s Bellville council meeting. Two local agencies, Richland County Children Services and the Area Agency on Aging presented information regarding levies to support their community services. Program Director for Richland County Children Services Tim Harless spoke to council members […]
Dianna Snell, Staff Reporter
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Dayspring recognizes staff and residents in creating “Homemade Happiness” in observance of National Assisted Living Week
Home is where the heart is; and to some Richland County residents, that home is in an assisted living community. With respect for the care and commitment of the staff of Dayspring Assisted Living Center, the residents and their families marked “Home Happiness” September 8-14 in observance of National Assisted Living Week. “This year’s theme celebrates […]
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Animal conformation and show ring presence make the grade for livestock judge
The Bellville Street Fair got under way Wednesday and included some of the Junior Fair Livestock judging, including the beef steer judging. “The ability to take a weakness in an animal and diminish the view–that takes skill and experience,”said Leah Amstutz. ”Very good showmen are able to do that,” she added. With a background in […]
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Darby George crowned 2013 Bellville Street Fair Queen
American Legion Irvin Hiskey Post 535 performed an honor guard ceremony on Wednesday for opening night of the Bellville Street Fair. They were followed by a moment of silence and the ringing of the bell at the bandstand in honor of 9/11. The 40th annual Bellville Fair queen contest began shortly after. For the sixth […]
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Clear Fork families welcome international students
Through the Forte International Exchange Association, three local families are currently hosting a student who is attending Clear Fork High School. Joanna and Patrick Bailey are hosting Miguel Valverde, a tenth grader from Spain. Chris and Kelly Shinabarker have welcomed Pilar Martinez-Falero a tenth grader also from Spain. Additionally, Rob and Missy McConkie are host […]
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Cross country teams beat heat, tough terrain at Cub Classic
The heat index climbed and became a factor at the Annual Cub Classic held Tuesday at the Lucas Cross Country Course in Lucas. Teams from Buckeye Central, Clear Fork, Crestline, East Knox, Gilead Christian, Loudonville, Lucas, Mansfield Senior, Northmor, Plymouth, St. Peter’s and Wynford traveled to measure their endurance running at the Lucas cross country […]
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Richland County Children Services educates Butler council on their need for community support
Community Outreach Coordinator of Richland County Children Services Brianne Kindinger was a guest speaker at Monday nights council meeting in Butler. Kindinger brought awareness of the organizations presence in the community and the need for that support to be reciprocated. “Everybody calls us and we help them the best that we can,” said Kindinger She […]
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Bellville Street Fair opening Wednesday
The 163 annual Bellville Street Fair and Homecoming opens on Wednesday. And the unofficial opening already took place on Sunday with the Tractor Pull. Known by many as the “World’s Fair”, the fair is four days of exhibits, shows, rides, free entertainment and of course plenty of fair food to enjoy. The fair runs from […]
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Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods, a healthy family tradition
There is a local gem tucked away on Lexington Avenue, a family secret that has been feeding the health of the community for 40 years. Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods, located at 1393 Lexington Avenue, has been offering bulk foods, heath food products and vitamin supplements since 1970. “She made people feel like their weight in […]
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First Friday Shop Hop brings downtown to life
Asking yourself what to do on a Friday night? Downtown Mansfield, Inc. looks to answer that very question. With a well-planned night full of local shops, artists and entertainers, the group looks to create a more vibrant, social downtown every first Friday of each month Main Street business and surrounding areas come alive as the […]