Three college interns from The Ohio State University are currently filling engineering positions at Gorman-Rupp Pump Co. The positions provide career experience for the interns and community outreach and development for Gorman Rupp. “I worked up a lot of nerve,” John Boone said regarding his internship at Gorman-Rupp Pumps. Valerie Yoder and Tyler Lasusa are […]
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Elizabeth’s Boutique offers new styles
Elizabeth’s Boutique in Lexington is under new management and has been revamped for optimal organization and customer satisfaction. The boutique is a trendy little shop, locally owned and operated, offering unique items from designers like BILA, Esley, Level 99, Vera Wang, and many others. Jewelry, fashion scarves, and Ohio State University women’s clothing complete the […]
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Newhope Charities 15th Annual Golf Outing scheduled in July
The 15th Annual Newhope Charities Golf Outing is coming up Fri., July 19, 2013, at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in Lexington. The cost is $340 per team or $85 per golfer. The deadline to register is July 8. Those who register and pay by June 28 will receive the Early Bird Special Discount of […]
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Happy Hollow day camp exhibits energy and diversity
“This is one of the best staffs we’ve had,” said Matt Jacobs, assistant camp director at Happy Hollow. The children’s day camp at Happy Hollow runs on a weekly basis through the second week of August, as a sector of the Mansfield Friendly House. Children between the ages of six and fourteen are eligible. “Every […]
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Local Ohio State students receive degrees
The following students at The Ohio State University at Mansfield completed all of the requirements for the Associate of Arts degree during spring semester, 2013. The graduates are: Bellville: Kyle Wirick; Crestline: Tiffany Martin, Timothy Robinette, Gregory Short Lexington: Lindsay Braddock, Caleb Calderhead Mansfield: Thomas Boggs, Jennifer Borden, Eric Bruzda, Kyle Conrad, Jennifer Dollish, Brittany Henderson, […]
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Community Swim Night
Seltzer Pool located at 70 Parkwood Drive in Shelby, is hosting a community swim night this week. The swim night will take place on, Thursday, July 11 and will last from 7-10 p.m. There will also be a number of activities for both adults and children to participate in. Corn hole will be provided for […]
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New Panera to add 50 – 60 new employees
Construction for a new Panera Bread is still under way at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Trimble in the Appleseed Center. Excavating for the platform will begin soon, weather permitting. The completion date is expected for late August or the beginning of September. Clint Saiben, manager at the Panera Bread on Walker Lake Rd […]
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2,000 scholarships available for kindergarteners enrolling in private schools
As of Monday, July 1, Governor Kasich signed into law a new income-based scholarship of $4,250, which will be awarded to eligible families seeking to enroll in private schools in Ohio for the 2013-2014 school year. Only incoming kindergarteners whose families have an income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Policy Guidelines are […]
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Sheriff’s department seeks horseback-riding volunteers
Richland County’s Mounted Deputy Unit uses horses to patrol special events and membership is open for new recruits. The unit patrols a number of Richland County events including the county fair and the Rock N’ Ribs festival. They also patrol at Heritage Days at Malabar Farms and attend safety days at elementary schools. All deputies […]