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 […]
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Vero, Banks sweep Richland County Commissioner races
LEXINGTON — There wasn’t a sad face to be found at Bucks Bar and Grill, where many of the local Republican candidates were stationed Tuesday night. Unofficial results showed that local races, including Richland County prosecutor, sheriff, recorder, and both commissioner races were won by Republicans. Two victors among the crowd, Tony Vero and Darrell […]
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Sheldon retains Richland County Sheriff’s seat
MANSFIELD — Steve Sheldon has already served 12 years as Richland County Sheriff. After Tuesday’s election, he’ll get four more. Sheldon earned 54 percent of the vote over Democratic challenger Matt Mayer, according to the unofficial results of Tuesday’s general election from the Richland County Board of Elections. Sheldon counted 28,872 votes to Mayer’s 23,711 […]