BELLVILLE — Hard work never fails. After purchasing the property at 116 Main Street seven years ago and renovating the entire inside, the owners at the Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast and Winery felt a sense of accomplishment when they learned they were finalists for the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the […]
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Security Company celebrates 40 years of operation in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Since it’s start, Schmidt Security Pro has been a master of change. In 1976, Bill Schmidt, a policeman by trade, started his business as an investigative business offering polygraph testing. The company was used to help companies hire new employees. The polygraph testing, Bill’s son Brian Schmidt, said helped companies know the character […]
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UPDATE: Bobcat expected to make full recovery after cage rest
CRESTLINE — The Wildlife Haven received good news Tuesday about the injured bobcat it is treating. The animal, which was struck by a vehicle, Oct. 7 around 9 p.m. in Bellville, is expected to make a full recovery and should return to the wild. According to Jane Schnelker, the wildlife rehabilitator and director at Wildlife […]
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Bobcat ‘should survive’ after being hit by car near Bellville
GALION — A bobcat is expected to survive after being hit by a car on Ohio 97 and Spayde Road near Bellville on Friday night. “We don’t believe there is any internal bleeding,” said Jane Schnelker, director of Wildlife Haven in Crestline, a center for rehabilitation and education. “He should survive.” The team working on […]
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Lucas returns home with victory over Crestline
LUCAS — After five games on the road for the Lucas Cubs, it felt good to be at home. Coach Scott Spitler’s team defeated Crestline 63-28 before a raucous crowd that was surely glad to see their Cubs’ home as well. The fans were reminded of the home team’s talent, when running back Jackson Hauger […]
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Pioneer students meet, listen to successful alumni
MANSFIELD — Students of the Pioneer Performing Arts Center got to see what musical determination can look like on Friday afternoon. Members of Jessica Hannan Band stopped by the center to perform musical numbers and take questions from the students. “I was here for the August Final Friday. I came up here to check it […]
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The Holden Agency receives national attention for team atmosphere
MANSFIELD – Jerry Holden has built his real estate agency by molding a careful culture. “I think for us, the team aspect starts when an employee is hired,” said Scott Young, a realtor with the agency. “We all like to meet the person to see if they’d be a good addition to our team, and […]
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Humane Society of Richland County to host adoption event Saturday
MANSFIELD — With a limited number of cages, the Humane Society of Richland County needs the public to adopt its animals. The entity is holding its largest adoption event of the year on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. “We have obviously been struggling,” said Hillary Fry, a volunteer who has been putting […]
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Madison community helps Kroger boost local food banks
MADISON TOWNSHIP — It may not seem like much at the time, but donating a few cents after each purchase of groceries at Kroger has given a boost to Grace Episcopal Church’s food pantry. Ashland Road’s Kroger has donated $21,516 over the past 18 months to help the pantry, which caters to 1,100 families a […]