BELLVILLE, Ohio – The reigning queen over this year’s 165th Bellville Street Fair is 16-year-old Cora McConkie, officially crowned at Wednesday night’s queen contest. McConkie was one of 11 girls competing in this year’s Bellville Fair Queen contest, a tradition dating back to 1974. The Bellville Fair Queen must be 16 years or older and […]
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Seed saving in a few easy steps
The weather is growing cooler, which puts me in the mood for the two most important joys of fall: Pumpkin-Spice-Everything and seed saving. Ok, mostly seed saving. As I’ve openly admitted, I’m a seed hoarder. I’ve been told that I’m a carrier of the seed-hoarding sickness, as well, since I’ve managed to infect more than […]
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Autism walk-a-thon marks its 10th year
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon will step off at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Richland County Fairgrounds, marking its 10th year of raising awareness and funds for the disorder in Richland County. According to Debbie Melching, founder of Autism Awareness Walk-a-thon Inc., the walk and the organization stemmed from a garage sale she […]
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Mayor Banks takes a hit for charity
BELLVILLE, Ohio — During the 165th Bellville Street Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 16, fair-goers will get a chance to toss water balloons at Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks. This event is a new fundraiser, which will be held in the stage area in front of village hall following the fair queen contest and a performance by the […]
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Community Center for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing open house Thursday
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Community Center for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, 370 Sterkel Blvd., is planning an open house and reception from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. The Community Center for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing provides support […]
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Genealogical society, Shelby, tells the Napoli’s/Garrett story
SHELBY, Ohio — The Garrett Building, most recently known as Napoli’s Pizza, is now a page in Shelby’s history—and it is quite a page. The building, 12 W. Main St., was demolished on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Richland County – Shelby Chapter of The Ohio Genealogical Society crafted the following photo essay that shares the building’s […]
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Richland Academy welcomes new instructor with special Fiddle & Fun event
Richland Academy is excited to introduce its newest instructor, Darell Sanson. Sanson teaches guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass. He has over 35 years of teaching experience with students ranging from age 5 to 75. Sanson has been around music all his life, beginning at the early age of 7 when he learned to play […]
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Crestline Harvest Festival offers music, parade and more
CRESTLINE, Ohio – The 42nd annual Crestline Harvest Festival runs from Sept. 17 through 19 in downtown Crestline and is highlighted by many events, including contests, rides, and live musical performances. According to Crestline Village Councilman and Chairman of the Festival Committee Clayton Herold, the festival has something for everyone. “It’s something that’s been going […]
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Suds and Sapphires supports Shelby YMCA
SHELBY, Ohio — Close to 200 people took to the streets of Shelby on Sunday morning for the second annual Suds and Sapphires Tot Trot, 5K, 10K and Half Marathon. The event began and ended at the Shelby YMCA. In keeping with the suds and sapphires theme, bubbles were blown as the participants passed by […]
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Citi Church hosts ‘Run For Their Lives 5K Race’ against human trafficking
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Citi Church hosted their second-annual Run For Their Lives 5K Race on Saturday, drawing a small group of racers from the area. The 5K raised $800 for human trafficking awareness programs, among other causes. Citi Church’s pastor Micah Pelkey said he became aware of human sex trafficking when he attended Champions Centre in […]