BELLVILLE — If you talk with Jim Wilson, you’ll discover his passion for selling real estate. “I like being with people, I’m old school,” Wilson said. The new Bellville office recently opened in mid-April on Main Street. With offices in Bellville, Shelby and Lexington, Wilson serves a significant portion of north central Ohio including, but […]
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Love’s Travel Stop near Bellville could lead to 60-80 jobs
BELLVILLE — Bellville hopes the proposed Love’s Travel Stop site on Ohio 97, west of the I-71 interchange, will bring 60 to 80 new jobs to the area. “Love’s, although not a done deal, looks like it will happen. Love’s has a few contractual arrangements to work out, and a few construction issues to work […]
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Bellville to benefit from American Legion expansion
BELLVILLE — An addition to the American Legion building on Bell Street will have a benefit to the entire Bellville community. According to Ed Olson, Finance Officer, American Legion Irvin Hiskey Post 535, Bellville, the organization is still waiting for the official confirmation letter from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency that FEMA has given its […]
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Potes proud to be new owner of Bellville’s Stoodt’s Market
BELLVILLE — In January 2016, Jason Potes became the owner of Stoodt’s in Bellville, following in the footsteps of founder, George Stoodt and recently retired owners, Bernie and Sharon Hollar. Potes, who studied economics at The Ohio State University, grew up in Fredericktown. “I had a strong desire to be my own boss,” he said. […]
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Hollars retire as owners of Stoodt’s Market in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio — For the first time in more than a quarter century, Stoodt’s Market is under new ownership. On Jan. 4, the local operation transferred from Bernie and Sharron Hollar to new owner Jason Potes. “We’ve owned Stoodt’s for 26 years and a lot has changed. There have been more changes in the market […]
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Cunfer home protected by 600 guardian angels
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Carl Cunfer, the retired Pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mansfield, decorates his home for Christmas in a very special way each year. This year his home is watched over by 600 beautiful guardian angels. “In addition to all the angels, I have five Christmas trees decorated. Each tree has a […]
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Want a Christmas tree? Reindeer? Kleerview Farm has those and more
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Christmas magic is in full swing at Kleerview Christmas Tree Farm in Bellville. A drive down Baughman Road passes fields of Christmas trees, and reveals the sparkling white buildings with green roofs of Kleerview Farm. The farm is owned by Kevin and Debbie Kleer. “The farm is 225 acres. Some acres are […]
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Mansfielders, Jim and Kathy Stantz, move to enjoy role of grandparents to identical triplets
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Life for Kathy and Jim Stantz changed dramatically when their daughter Kristen and her husband Thomas Hewitt, Jr. announced they were going to have triplets–and not just triplets, identical triplets. “We have no history of multiple births,” Kathy Stantz said. After learning the exciting news in April, the Stantz’s pulled up stakes, […]
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Panera Bread fundraiser to benefit local Alzheimer’s fund
ONATARIO, Ohio — Panera Bread will host a Dine In To Donate Night on Oct. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m., at its 2070 Walker Lake Rd. location. The event will benefit the local Walt Bishop Respite Fund for Alzheimer’s Disease. Panera Bread will donate 15 percent of purchases during those hours to the Bishop […]
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Drug take back collects 1,682 pounds
MANSFIELD, Ohio — A collection of 1,682 pounds of unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs were returned in the region during Saturday’s 10th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back day. Law enforcement agencies from the surrounding counties and eight of the 10 METRICH Enforcement Regions participated. Bellville police reported the event, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement […]