MANSFIELD, Ohio — Clay Memorial Lutheran Church will celebrate their 175th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, Aug. 16. The church had its beginning many years ago with German descendants who originally settled in Franklin Township and belonged to the German Lutheran and German Reformed faiths. The anniversary service on Aug. 16 will be held at […]
Ginnie Baker, Correspondent
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Additional charges brought against Bellville man
BELLVILLE, Ohio — UPDATED — “Keith James Swanger has been charged in the domestic violence incident [that occured] on Sunday, July 19 at 125 Main Street in Bellville. He’s been charged with domestic violence, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal damaging, Bellville Police Chief Ron Willey said on Monday. Monday, the Richland County […]
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Drugs a growing concern in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio–No city, town or village is immune to the epidemic of drugs and guns. The increasing problem is widespread and getting worse by the day. Whether a large city like Cleveland, Columbus or Cincinnati, or the Village of Bellville, the problem is the same. According to FBI estimates, drug offenses remained the single most […]
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Bellville police officer makes Special Olympics Torch Run
BELLVILLE, Ohio–Updated July 1–Bellville Police Officer Burt Skeen has participated in the Ohio Special Olympics Torch Run for more than 10 years. He runs from Bellville to Fredericktown, a run that is a little over 10 miles in traffic and over hills. Officer Skeen runs on state Route 13 south, with Bellville Police escorts, to […]
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Mansfield police review commission hears concerns
MANSFIELD, Ohio–The Mansfield Police Review Commission met on Thursday evening in Mansfield City Council chambers and heard both complaints and compliments presented by Mansfield Police Captain Bret Snavely. The meeting was called to order by Commission Chairperson Barbara Walter. Following the approval of the meeting minutes, with no members of the community in attendance, Captain […]
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Craftsman Tim Whatman proves good business is about building a brand
BELLVILLE, Ohio–When you walk into the Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast on Main St. in Bellville, it’s hard to miss the beautiful woodwork including floors, ceilings and staircases. All the woodwork was done by master craftsman Tim Whatman, owner of Whatman Hardwoods, Inc. in Bellville. When the Wishmaker House was being restored by owners, Karen […]
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Bogie and Bacall’s wedding romances Malabar this weekend
LUCAS, Ohio–Humphrey Bogart, 45, married 20 year old Lauren (Betty) Bacall at Malabar Farm on May 21, 1945 and theirs was a love story. This year visitor’s can relive the 70th anniversary of their wedding at Malabar. Louis Bromfield was an old friend of Bogart’s and Bogie and Bacall had visited the farm sometime before the […]
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Clear Fork school board hires new school treasurer
BELLVILLE, Ohio–The Clear Fork Board of Education announced the hiring of Bradd Stevens as the new treasurerat a special board meeting Thursday evening. Board President Jim DeSanto; board members Jim Klenk, Randall Freeman, and Jim Jackson; and Clear Fork Superintendent Janice Wyckoff unanimously voted to hire Stevens. Jason Snyder was unable to attend the meeting. […]
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Butler church dedicates new sanctuary
BUTLER, Ohio–Three Crosses Church in Butler began was just an idea in early 2007 when three local Methodist churches combined their congregations into one new Church. The three churches were Bellville, Mt. Sinai and Trinity United Methodist churches. They combined congregations to become Three Crosses, a United Methodist Fellowship. The dedication service for the sanctuary […]
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Elzy Milling & Trade now a Bellville destination
BELLVILLE, Ohio–Elzy Milling & Trade, LTD opened in Bellville in the summer of 2011 when Butch and Toni Clark purchased the buildings on Ogle Street. The name Elzy is part of the Clark family history. “Elzy is an Irish name and at least five generations of men in the family have Elzy as their middle […]