The Streetscape project that has involved paving, curbing and sewer work on Main Street in Bellville is almost complete and the picturesque Richland County village is getting its most recent aesthetic pieces in place. Lake Erie Electric was contracted to install the new streetlights that are being erected on both sides of Main Street and three […]
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Shelby Cruise In brings crowds, classic autos
“We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for the Cruise In. It is absolutely gorgeous outside today and there has been a great turnout,” said Connie Kuhn, an organizer behind the Shelby Cruise In. The sixth annual Shelby Cruise In took place Saturday. “We have a little over 200 cars registered today. This […]
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Mansfield Police swear in 5 new officers
August 14th the Mansfield police department swore in five new police officers, bringing their total staffing up to 76. The new hires are a mixture of home-grown and transplants. Paul Webb is the son of Paul and Michelle Webb, a retired Mansfield firefighter and police captain respectively. Webb, along with Shane Gess, Michael Haines, Charles […]
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Ontario City Council honors Charlotte Hellinger
Mayor Larry Collins and the Ontario city council recognized the many years of service of recent council member retiree Charlotte Hellinger. In attendance were Hellinger’s three children, Ann Shelton, Jane Motley, and George Hellinger. The proclamation marked August 15 in honor of Charlotte Hellinger’s service to the City of Ontario. The Mayor and Council President Daniel […]
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Shelby and MedCentral look to raise city’s health
“This is fantastic support that Shelby is encouraging to its community,” said Marlys Slone, Outpatient and Community Dietician at MedCentral. The MedCentral diabetes education team will have a free program to inform individuals how to benefit their health and prevention against diabetes at Shelby Health Department. “The goal is to promote a healthier lifestyle to […]
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Mayor Theaker announces return of Tough Mudder
Mansfield, OH—Mayor Tim Theaker is pleased to announce that after several weeks of negotiations with Tough Mudder personnel, an agreement has been reached with them to hold their competition in Mansfield again in 2014. This event had a huge impact on Mansfield and Richland County when it was held this past spring the city is pleased to be […]
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RCDG issues second quarter report
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) saw a focus on economic viability in the first half of 2013. RCDG and State Representative Mark Romanchuk collaborated to explore the energy sector of Ohio’s economy as well. Energy and Ohio’s economy were addressed at two events. One event brought business leaders together with JobsOhio to focus on attracting […]
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Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course welcomes NASCAR this weekend
Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 Nationwide Insurance Nationwide Children’s Hospital The Nationwide Children’s Hospital NASCAR 200 starts today at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, just in case the sound of roaring engines yesterday wasn’t enough advance notice. The event is significant in a few ways. This is the first time in Mid-Ohio’s 52-year history for the […]
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Farland-Smith to serve as keynote speaker in China
Donna Farland-Smith, founder and executive director of the Little Buckeye’s Children Museum in downtown Mansfield, will present at the Hubei Science and Technology Museum Research Association’s 2013 International Conference in Xianning City, Hubei Province, China. The local educator and operator of the fast-growing children’s museum will speak as one of the conference’s keynote speakers. The conference […]
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Bulk water rates, accountability discussed at Butler council
Discussion to create a village bulk water rate that is both affordable and accountable for usage was at the forefront at the Butler council meeting Monday evening. Expenditures and sanitation repairs rounded out the meeting with action taken on several motions. “We need to create a bulk water rate,” said council member Josh Dingus. Mayor […]