COLUMBUS — Last year, thanks to El Niño, Ohio and other Midwestern states had a pretty mild winter. But this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center, La Nin᷈a will influence winter conditions, bringing wetter, cooler conditions to the northern United States. Forecasters say La Nin᷈a will bring more […]
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Women’s Fund announces Bierly as JoAnn Dutton Award winner
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation recently announced the JoAnn Dutton Award winner during its annual grant awards luncheon Nov. 9. The award celebrates the vital contributions that women make in all sectors in the community through volunteer service. The award honors women who have devoted a significant amount of time […]
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RIP Ron Simon, a veteran’s veteran
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor of Veteran’s Day, we take a look back at one of Richland County’s most famous veterans. Longtime local columnist Ron Simon died earlier this month, after decades of reporting so many other veteran’s stories. Here was his, as originally reported on July 4, 2016: MANSFIELD — Roeliff Brinkerhoff was a Mansfield […]
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Clear Fork Chamber seeking entries for Christmas Parade
BELLVILLE — The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for interested groups and individuals willing to help kick off the holiday season at the annual Bellville Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Whether you are a church group, business, or just an individual looking to make the season bright, the Chamber […]
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Pebble Creek Golf Course to be auctioned
TROY TOWNSHIP — Pebble Creek Golf Course, nestled between Kings Corners and Eckert Roads in the small farming community of Troy Township, will be sold to the right bidder on Saturday, Nov. 19. “We’re looking at it like a clean break,” Brad Pidgeon, co-owner said, adding he and his wife would like to travel across […]
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Sarah Davis remains in recorders office, local levy results
MANSFIELD — Sarah Davis has secured her post as Richland County recorder for the next four years. In a landslide victory over democratic nominee James Boyd, she carried 62.58 percent of the vote. “I’m just ecstatic about the win,” she said. “I took the opportunity to focus on the recorder’s office rather than myself (during […]
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NECIC to host Introduction to Permaculture workshop
MANSFIELD — North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host a workshop titled “Introduction to Permaculture” on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 199 N. Main St., Mansfield. The workshop will be led by Eric Parr, a local permaculture practitioner and enthusiast. “My grandparents were both sustenance farmers during the depression, […]
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Crawford County voters choose Ressallat, Weisenauer
BUCYRUS — Mo Ressallat won the ticket for one of the Crawford County Commissioner seats and Doug Weisenauer retained his seat during Tuesday’s general election. Ressallat, who served from 2000 to 2012 as a commissioner in Crawford County before winning last night, said he was elated to have his job back. “It’s a great feeling […]
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How much do political events cost?
MANSFIELD — Political events can be expensive for the cities who host them. But not when time and resources are donated, said Richland County Republican Party President Marilyn John, who also serves as a county commissioner. “We did not spend one dime on this,” John said, minutes before Eric Trump made a campaign stop for […]
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Trump’s wave of momentum surprises Democrats
MANSFIELD — To put it mildly, Richland County’s Democratic party leaders were upset by Tuesday night’s unofficial election results. Many members began to file out of a party gathering before unofficial tallies were finished. “With everything going on nationally, it’s a reflection of what’s happening tonight,” said Ron Davis, Democratic candidate for Richland County Commissioner. “Everyone […]