MANSFIELD — Although numerous Richland County trick or treats were planned for Halloween night, most have postponed due to a rainy forecast. Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will be host Trick or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There will be no parade. Bellville has rescheduled trick or treat for Saturday, Nov. 2 […]
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Nov. 8 Spaghetti dinner will benefit Madison South teacher
MADISON TOWNSHIP — About a month after Katelyn Smith was diagnosed with cancer, her school and community are coming together to rally support. “I’m overwhelmed, in a good way, by all of the love and support I’m getting from the community,” said Smith. “People have been so kind and generous. I’m so thankful, especially to […]
Posted inElections
Three candidates up for two Shelby BOE seats
SHELBY — There will be two seats up for grabs on the Shelby City Schools board of education in November. Current members Lorie White and Mark Fisher are on the ballot to retain their seats, along with challenger Carl Ridenour. The Shelby board meets at least monthly to approve school policies, personnel matters including hires […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Make a Difference Food Drive delivers 20K food items to various entities
MANSFIELD — For 14 years, the ‘Make a Difference’ food drive has brought in a wave of donations to restock local food pantries. This year was no different, with a total of 20,193 items donated over the weekend. Doc Stumbo, spokesman for Graham Automall, said that pantries requested heartier stock this year and the community […]
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Historic Bellville mill houses thriving business
BELLVILLE — The old red mill sits on the banks of the Clear Fork river, bordered by the bike trail on one side and one of Bellville’s oldest roads on the other. Gazing at it is like glimpsing back in time, as if transported to the age when folks traveled the streets of Bellville by […]
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Shelby Wastewater Treatment Plant unveils $8.9 million renovations
SHELBY — Nineteen months after work began, $8.9 million worth of renovations are complete at the Shelby Wastewater Treatment Plant. “The decision to invest millions of dollars in this plant was based on environmental stewardship principles, the future health and welfare of our community, raising efficiency standards and the safety and wellbeing of our workforce,” […]
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Ontario council approves tax abatement leading to next motel
ONTARIO — Ontario will soon have another motel, thanks to a tax abatement granted by city council. Ontario Hospitality Inc. will receive a 15-year, 100 percent Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) real property tax exemption for the construction of a new hotel “on or about Lexington-Springmill Road near U.S. Route 30,” according to an ordinance approved […]
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Red Cross relocates to Smith Avenue
MANSFIELD — When the former Red Cross building at 39 N. Park Street went up for sale last year, Lara Kiefer knew she needed to find a new space. “When we found out the service center was closing, I worked really hard to make sure we still had a presence in Richland County,” said Kiefer, […]
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Three vie for single Jefferson Township Trustee seat
BELLVILLE — Three candidates are vying for one open seat on the Jefferson Township board of trustees. Newcomers Tory Gorka and Robert McConkie Jr. are challenging current board member Frederick “Fritz” Ackerman, who hopes to retain his seat in the November election. Ackerman, of 1422 Cutnaw Road in Bellville, is a lifelong Jefferson Township resident. […]