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Clear Fork’s Staley receives teacher mentor award from MVNU
BELLVILLE – Science teacher Kelly Staley his taught children for 22 years. On May 12, she was recognized for teaching teachers. Staley, who works at Clear Fork Middle School, received the 2023 Mentor Teacher of the Year award from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She was nominated by Noelle Gniewek, who is finishing up her student […]
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Destination Mansfield recognizes resilience of local tourism industry with awards
MANSFIELD — While the local economy was in recovery mode, tourist attractions across Richland County were preparing for an inevitable resurgence. Destination Mansfield – Richland County gave out 15 Tourism Awards of Excellence during its annual meeting Wednesday to pay tribute to those efforts. The awards recognized 15 industry members who developed, improved or materially […]
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Ontario Council commits $50k to county SWAT vehicle
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council committed $50,000 towards the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle during its Wednesday night meeting. The Lenco BearCat G3 vehicle would replace a simpler model purchased in 2008 and be used by the Allied Special Operations Response Team. ASORT consists of specially-trained law enforcement officers from departments across Richland County. The […]
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Mansfield Council discusses $400k in Sterkel Park funding, new traffic technology for safety services
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Engineer Bob Bianchi brought props for his presentation to city council Tuesday night. Bianchi held a line-of-sight traffic signal system in his hand as he made a pitch for upgrading the technology at 62 city intersections. Bianchi said the proposed Path Master system should lower response times for the Mansfield Fire Department by […]
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Onward and upward: Shelby signing day celebrates seniors’ plans
SHELBY — Arica Uplinger signed a certificate with her name on it, affirming her plans to attend Bowling Green University in the fall. It was a surreal moment for Uplinger, a senior at Shelby High School just 12 days away from graduation. Shelby High School had its second annual Signing Day on Tuesday morning. Signing […]
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Final Field Day: Barb Hendrix retires after 34 years teaching at Clear Fork
BELLVILLE — Barb Hendrix was in her element. Hundreds of students were spread out across the lawn in front of Bellville Elementary, rotating through Field Day stations. Little feet dribbled soccer balls, jumped rope and hopped towards the finish line of a potato sack race. A DJ set up shop by the playground, blasting peppy […]
