Former Executive Principal of the Mansfield City Schools, Jody Nash, had a school building that was being under-utilized and wanted to find something unique to bring to the Mansfield City School system. While investigating various school choices, she came across the immersion school model for different language schools and it piqued her curiosity and interest. […]
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Shelby Council looks to develop employment program
In Monday night’s council meeting, Shelby council heard Joe Trolian of the Richland County Mental Health Board report on a new developing program. “This is probably one of the most exciting things we have done in quite some time. Our system was not prepared to deal with moderate range to develop a substance abuse problem. […]
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The Art of the Brick® opens this weekend in Mansfield
Excitement is building as final preparations are taking place for The Art of the Brick®, an exhibition by artist Nathan Sawaya, opening this Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Mansfield Art Center. Sawaya was the first artist to ever take LEGO into the art world. His unique sculptures and touring exhibition, The Art of the Brick, […]
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Bellville Street Fair livestock auction pays off for youths
The Bellville Street Fair Livestock Auction on Saturday proved productive and definitely short of penniless. Youth surrounding Richland County made the pilgrimage to the fair to show, and hopefully sel,l their livestock. Selling the animals marked the close of the four-day fair. Some animals created a stir among the buyers, inspiring them to buy willingly. […]
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Ten year old performs unexpected debut at Bellville fair
The Bellville Street Fair celebrated its 163rd year this past week; and there are often surprises—the winners, the friends and family from other states who weren’t expected, or maybe a new event. But this year, no one could have anticipated the debut of the young singer who performed after Ronald McDonald issued an invitation. Ronald […]
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Darby George crowned 2013 Bellville Street Fair Queen
American Legion Irvin Hiskey Post 535 performed an honor guard ceremony on Wednesday for opening night of the Bellville Street Fair. They were followed by a moment of silence and the ringing of the bell at the bandstand in honor of 9/11. The 40th annual Bellville Fair queen contest began shortly after. For the sixth […]
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Animal conformation and show ring presence make the grade for livestock judge
The Bellville Street Fair got under way Wednesday and included some of the Junior Fair Livestock judging, including the beef steer judging. “The ability to take a weakness in an animal and diminish the view–that takes skill and experience,”said Leah Amstutz. ”Very good showmen are able to do that,” she added. With a background in […]
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Fenton’s art appears at Bellville Street Fair in her first exhibition
The Bellville Street Fair offers more than rides and fair foods; there’s also art. Some of the art is on display at the Bellville branch of the public library—paintings, three dimensional art and photography. More art can be found steps away from the Main Street activity at the Bellville-Jefferson Historical Society Museum. The museum will […]
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Richland County Children Services educates Butler council on their need for community support
Community Outreach Coordinator of Richland County Children Services Brianne Kindinger was a guest speaker at Monday nights council meeting in Butler. Kindinger brought awareness of the organizations presence in the community and the need for that support to be reciprocated. “Everybody calls us and we help them the best that we can,” said Kindinger She […]