A local gas station attendant said a motorsport team member stopped in the convenience story Saturday morning and the attendant extended sympathy for the morning’s rain. To his surprise, the man replied, “No, this is great. On a rainy day you can find out who is the best driver. On a dry day, it’s who […]
Rhonda Bletner, Editor
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Going green at Honda Indy® 200
Send a complete novice to the Mid-Ohio Motor Sports Car Course, and there’s bound to be confusion—for the novice. Fortunately, finding experience at the track, especially while the cars were making practice laps proved gratifying. IZOD engineer Jeff Horton, of Indianapolis, took his own course challenge to try to bring the novice up to speed. […]
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Momentum builds for 2013 Honda Indy 200
The Honda Indy® 200 is in progress at the Mid-Ohio Motor Sports Car Course this weekend and many area residents can hear the sounds of the engines as the cars make laps around the course. Activity stirred at the track on Wednesday but the crescendo is building as cars were tested and then ran practice […]
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Hospice celebrates A Midsummer’s Night
MedCentral Hospice celebrated community and caring at A Midsummer’s Night Friday night. It was an evening of elegance, dining, and fundraising. But more than that, it was evening that celebrated the spirit of caring. Ernest “Ernie” Hardwick and Rick Taylor were special honorees who embody the kind of caring to which hospice is dedicated. Hospice […]
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Merrill Lynch donates to RCDG
It would be appropriate to say that Merrill Lynch – Bank of America is “bullish” for the Richland County Development Group (RCDG). The Merrill Lynch commitment to drive change and create opportunity is an ideal match for the RCDG’s mission to encourage economic development in Richland County. Through Bank of America’s Foundation, they have, for […]
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Lucas committee monitors speed camera activity
The Lucas Village Council Law, Safety, and Traffic Enforcement committee discussed the traffic control cameras on Tuesday evening, deciding to leave them in place and continue monitoring the activity. They also discussed using the revenue generated by the traffic cameras to improve streets and sidewalks. Committee chair Tom Sawyer asked Lucas mayor Todd Hall to […]
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Speed enforcement discussed at Lucas
The automated speed enforcement cameras in Lucas were discussed at the Lucas village council meeting Tuesday evening. The possibility of introducing deduct meters was also discussed by the council, as well as filling the vacated seat of councilman Mike Reed. And Chief Financial Officer Patricia Constance reported on the community gardens. The automated speed enforcement […]