Bellville is currently missing some of its aesthetic charm—but not for long. The sidewalks and curbs were removed to accommodate the installation of storm sewers. But the project is steadily progressing. When completed, not only will village businesses have some flood security, but the new vintage-style streetlights, new sidewalks and replacement trees will revive some […]
Luke Beekman, Staff Reporter
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Miss Ohio preliminaries under way
The Miss Ohio Scholarship preliminary program began last night with contestants responding to a question and answer session and participating in the swimsuit, talent, and evening gown portions of the program. In the evening gown showcase contestants were escorted by members of the 179th Airlift Wing. With various song and dance routines were performed during […]
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Shiloh bringing back home plate
Shiloh is bringing baseball back to home plate. Shiloh mayor Timothy Wireman and independent fundraiser Matt Blankenship are in the process of making many improvements. “In the last 3 or 4 years, there’s not been much activity at the Shiloh baseball diamond,” stated Wireman. The trend in the last few years at the village of […]
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Outstanding Teens passionate about causes
Olivia Thoroughman was crowned 2013 Miss Outstanding Teen, Wednesday evening at the Renaissance Theatre. The full show included a lifestyle and fitness routine, a talent program, and a short question and answer for the contestants based on a platform of ideals they have implemented in their communities. Seventeen young women from all over Ohio participated. […]
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Bellville builds improvements, locals pitch in
Village of Bellville website “We’re not going to prevent floods, but in terms of managing them, we’re actually going to be doing much better,” said Bellville mayor Darrell Bank of the village’s Streetscape project. After explaining the phases of the storm sewer project on Bellville’s Main Street, Banks then gave an outlook of town growth […]
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Relax fuels local artist scene
Since 2011, Relax It’s Just Coffee (Relax) café has been building a community of artists in downtown Mansfield. The coffee shop provides a comfortable space for artists to display their art, play their music, and meet other artists who share their passions. Cody Nicolas explains that becoming involved with Relax is an incredible opportunity for […]