During the July meeting of the Clear Fork Board of Education board members approved the addition of a drug prevention officer, approved the district’s Drug Prevention Plan, and discussed hiring a special education assistant director. The board also entered into the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for services. The drug prevention officer came through an agreement […]
Rhonda Bletner, Staff Reporter
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Mummies bring Rock-n-Ribs to life
Rock and ribs couldn’t better describe the Rock-n-Ribs festival at North Central State College Friday night as visitors enjoyed both features of the event. After days of rain and local flooding, clear skies and comfortable temperatures provided Rock-n-Ribs enthusiasts a welcome break outdoors. The food was half of the attraction with five rib vendors featured. […]
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Nelson to represent the US in first Junior Olympic boxing team to the Ukraine
Chaise Nelson’s goal is to be a member of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Boxing team. And he is literally fighting his way to the goal. The 15-year-old Junior World Team Open Champion recently returned from the 2013 Junior Olympic National Championships where he won the silver medal by a split decision. Nelson, whose given names […]
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Dive team rescues stranded motorists
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team was called into action this week as local flooding proved hazardous for motorists. According to Sgt. Jimmy Sweat, the team rescued drivers and passengers from three vehicles in separate incidents. Monday night the team assisted a woman and infant near Lucas. The woman’s vehicle was submerged in water […]
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Clear Fork River floods Bellville
The Clear Fork River spilled over its banks last night in Bellville and despite clear skies this morning, some Clear Fork and Richland County residents will had concerns. The Clear Fork was still pouring over the road this morning at 7 a.m. The village was inaccessible; and the American Red Cross opened a shelter at […]
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OSHP reports specifics on inmate escape
The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a statement today about how convicted rapist, 47-year-old James D. Myers, escaped from the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) last Wednesday. Myers was found missing at the 9 p.m. inmate check. Lieutenant Anne Ralston, the Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesperson explained, “Inmate Myers was assigned to a maintenance detail working […]
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Black Fork spills over its banks after heavy rain
Heavy rain Monday generated repeated flood warnings and flash flood watches throughout the night. Richland County residents headed to work this morning to find some roads closed with standing water or gravel and debris washed into the roadways. Other residents weren’t so lucky. Several Possum Run Road residents found driveways completely under a foot or […]
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Arts flourish at Malabar on Sunday
Will Moses, the great-grandson of Grandma Moses, and a number of local crafters brought art to Malabar Farm State Park on Saturday; and the event continues on Sunday. Art was just one of the attractions. Live music, a Chautauqua portrayal of Mansfield inventor Daniel McFarland Cook, food, and a barn dance completed the attraction. Moses […]
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Inmate escape: locals advised to take precaution
James David Myers, who turned 47 on July 3, escaped the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) Wednesday night after an inmate check at 9 p.m. revealed Myers was absent. At this time, how Myers escaped is not known. Myers was, however, assigned maintenance duties at the facility. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is conducting a criminal […]
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Frazier to be awarded for saving life
Richland County Sheriff Deputy Jeff Frazier will be referred to the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association for their Lifesaving Award. The purpose of the BSSA’s Awards Program is to recognize actions performed by members of the Sheriff’s command in the State of Ohio. On June 23, at approximately 3:11 p.m., Frazier administered CPR to a civilian, […]