BELLVILLE — Grab a bow, bait a hook and save room for s’mores. Bellville’s Family Field Day is bringing an afternoon of free outdoor fun for families. It’s a great reminder of what makes Bellville such a special community.
Hannah Martin
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More than a baby shower: Richland County families find a community ready to help
Caregivers, expectant and new parents walked through the 2026 Richland County Community Baby Shower on Thursday afternoon.
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Madison Twp. voters face decisions on fire, road levies and natural-gas aggregation
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township voters will face three decisions on the Nov. 3 ballot involving fire and emergency services, road resurfacing and natural-gas aggregation. The fire and road levy would bring new property taxes, while the natural-gas proposal would give trustees authority to negotiate a group gas-supply contract without raising taxes.
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Ontario City Council looks to keep data centers on hold for at least another six months
Ontario originally adopted the six-month moratorium in May as a preemptive measure.
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Ohio Bird Sanctuary Fall Festival to feature bald eagle release
LEXINGTON — A rehabilitated bald eagle will take flight Saturday at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. The release will give visitors a chance to watch a bird return to the wild during the sanctuary’s annual Fall Festival.
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Mansfield Boutique Crawl returns for 5th year of local shopping
MANSFIELD — Four local boutiques are joining forces for three days of shopping, prizes and community support during the fifth annual Mansfield Boutique Crawl. The event is Oct. 8 to 10 and gives shoppers a chance to explore Versa Clothing Co., B.E. Humble, Bloom Boutique and Olive & Oak Company while supporting local shops.
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Special Needs Carrousel Event returns to Mansfield on Oct. 9
MANSFIELD — The Richland Carrousel Park will soon create an evening built around inclusion, community and rides for all. Amplix is set to host its fifth annual Special Needs Carrousel Event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 9, at the Richland Carrousel Park, 75 N. Main St.
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Downtown Forward: $30.1M redevelopment takes key step with port authority
More than $700,000 in tax savings could help preserve some of Mansfield’s oldest downtown buildings.
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Madison Twp. residents raise concerns over Beal Road work
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Residents questioned the work done on Beal Road during Monday evening’s Madison Township trustees meeting. Tom Cook and Jean Wrasse raised concerns about whether the work would hold up through the winter.
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Kingwood Center among five Richland County businesses seeking liquor options Nov. 3
The requests cover businesses in Mansfield and Shelby, with each question applying to a specific location and outlining which types of alcohol the business wants to sell and when.
