Richland County treasurer Bart Hamilton asked commissioners Ed Olson, Gary Utt, and Tim Wert to pass a resolution on Thursday to establish a county land bank. The resolution directed him to send the articles of incorporation to Columbus to begin the process of incorporating a land reutilization corporation. The commissioners passed the resolution. “The concept […]
Rhonda Bletner, Editor
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Bissman ghosts bring new business to former grocery distributers
Thuds, bumps, and unidentified whispers aren’t strange sounds in old buildings, but at the Bissman building, located at 193 N. Main St., Mansfield, those sounds are strange. They’re strange because they are common occurrences and pale by comparison to some of the more eerie events that unfold, at least according to many of the people […]
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Robert Englund, best known as Freddy Krueger, visits Mad FX Lab
While many people were enjoying Mansfield’s downtown Halloween trick-or-treat and parade last night, another event was delivering some thrills not far away in Crestline. The Kurtzman Institute of Art held a one-night VIP Celebrity Event featuring horror film star Robert Englund, perhaps best known as Freddy Krueger from the “Nightmare on Elm Street” films. And […]
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VNA director award for excellence
Human Resources specialist Karen Hagerman at the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) of Ohio expressed considerable pride in the association’s executive director, Dana Traxler. Traxler received the Award of Excellence from the Ohio Council for Home Care & Hospice in September. The award is granted to a licensed professional who is outstanding in his/her field. Traxler […]
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Mohican Sailing Club Halloween Regatta sails to spirited conclusion
Gray, overcast skies did not deter the Mohican Sailing Club from launching the second day of their Halloween Jet-14 Regatta on Sunday at Charles Mill Lake. A total of 19 boats and crews were registered for the event, but only 14 of them competed on the second day. Brent Barbehenn, of Cooper River Yacht Club, […]
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Family fall festival is a popular success at Ohio Bird Sanctuary
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary (OBS) had a flock of visitors on Saturday for their annual Family Fall Festival and to “Take a Walk on the Wild Side!” The event was a success, not only in raising some needed funds, but in introducing a new event and generally providing educational fun for visitors. This year, instead […]
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Best-selling author Mark Steyn addresses audience at theatre
Thursday evening the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield was filled to capacity with an audience anticipating “An evening with Mark Steyn.” Mark Steyn is an international bestselling author, recording artist, leading Canadian human rights activist, and conservative political commentator. The event was hosted by the Ashbrook Center at Ashland University and co-sponsored by WMAN Radio and the […]
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Fall-N-Leaf Bicycle Tour this weekend offers exercise and fall leisure
This weekend should be a nice weekend to enjoy fall weather in Richland County and the Mid Ohio Bikers bicycle club is hosting their 35th annual Fall-N-Leaf Bicycle Tour on Sunday, Oct. 13. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Bellville Comfort Inn at the Rt. 97 and I-71 interchange. Three different ride lengths are […]
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“Walk on the Wild Side!” supports Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Families can “Take a Walk on the Wild Side!” this weekend with a visit to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. The family outing doesn’t require traveling far: The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is located just outside of Lexington. The “wild” event is the Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12, a fundraiser that helps support the care […]
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Candidates dominate November’s election ballot
The Richland County Board of Elections’ August newsletter noted that even though 2013 is considered an “off-year” election, there are an above average number of candidates running for office. The Board of Elections notes that there are 18 townships in Richland County, and each township has candidates. In some townships, like Washington Township, there are […]