As the nation celebrates Independence Day, here are some quick tips from Safe Kids Worldwide to ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday for you and your family. Leave Fireworks to the Professionals The best way to protect your family is to not use any fireworks at home. Instead, attend public fireworks displays and leave the […]
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Festivals, fireworks, family, and fun
Richland County is a host for many fun-filled Fourth of July festivals. With some planning and organizing, Richland County residents can spend as much as a week at different entertaining events. The Ontario 4th of July Festival is one of the first festivals to occur. It will be held Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July […]
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Bellville Council Meeting
Bellville village council discussed the Streetscape project and grease pits during a quiet meeting on Tuesday. Finishing the Main Street project and mitigating envrionmental health issues are two of the ways the village works to maintain their community. In his report, Mayor Banks reported that $923.50 had been collected in mayor’s court and a total […]
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Victim grant signed by Richland County commissioners
Jeanne Pitzer, Richland County Prosecutor’s Victim Assistance Director went before the county commissioners Tuesday seeking their approval of a grant proposal. Monies from the grant will go directly towards the victim services fund in Richland County. The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), 1984, was designed by President Reagan’s administration to offer support to those who […]
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Stephen E. Peterson
Stephen E. Peterson, 69, of Perrysville, passed away Wednesday morning, July 3, 2013 at Samaritan Regional Hospital. He was born in Ashland on June 29, 1944 to the late Cora Irene (Beagle) and Earl Duane Peterson of Widowville. He graduated from Hayesville High School in 1962 and immediately joined the U.S. Navy serving until 1965. […]
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Joe E. Gillam
Joe E. Gillam, 84, formerly of Bellville passed away Tuesday evening, July 2, 2013 at Lexington Court Care Center. He was born November 29, 1928 in Carter County, Kentucky to the late Garnett (Jordan) and Clarence Gillam. Joe retired from Tappan Company. He is survived by a son, Mike (Jean) Gillam of Mansfield; daughter, Phyllis […]
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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, […]
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Russell John Vogt
Russell John Vogt, 59, of Mansfield, died Saturday afternoon, June 29, 2013 at Mifflin Care Center after a 5-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born February 21, 1954 in Mansfield to Shirley (Frisch) and Robert J. Vogt and graduated from Madison High School in 1972. Russell retired from the U.S. Air Force after 18 […]
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Ontario schools moving forward
Ontario’s superintendent, Lisa Carmichael, is pleased with the progress Ontario schools made over the past couple years. And recently, 14 newly hired teachers joined the Ontario staff for the 2013-14 school year. Carmichael became superintendent in August 2011. Since then, she has made it her mission to make Ontario a top school in the county. […]
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Detective Mack retires
Detective Bob Mack of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department retired last week after more than 20 years of service to the department and with 18 of those years as a detective. His service, however, does not end with his retirement. Mack was sworn in Monday by Sheriff Steve Sheldon as a Special Deputy to the […]