RICHLAND COUNTY — Voters in Richland County approved multiple property tax renewals on the ballot Tuesday, along with a local liquor option in Bellville. The ballot included renewal levies in Plymouth, Perry Township and Springfield Township. Voters also decided whether the Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. could sell wine and mixed […]
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Richland County commissioners OK time extension for $4.4 million sanitary sewer project
Richland County commissioners on Tuesday gave a five-month extension to a contractor working on a $4.4 million sanitary sewer project near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange.
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Voters to weigh levy renewals, Bellville liquor option
Richland County voters will decide multiple property tax renewals this election. The renewals include funding for fire protection and local services in several communities. The Duchess gas station at 860 State Route 97 W. will also be on the ballot for a local liquor option allowing wine and mixed beverages to be sold on Sundays. […]
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From sensory rooms to buddy systems: How churches are building inclusive spaces for people with disabilities
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son Grady, who is autistic and nonverbal. Now, Malorie and her husband can sit by side in service […]
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Mears: Failed pumps & alarms led to sanitary sewer issues along Ohio 97
Two failed pumps — and two failed alarms — created a nasty wastewater situation along Ohio 97 on Monday, according to Richland County commissioners.
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YMCA Sports Complex nears Phase One completion; fields set for 2027 debut
The YMCA of North Central Ohio has entered the final stretch of Phase One of its long-planned sports complex.
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Sip, shop & save: Bellville Nutrition & CALL Boutique sets Feb. 28 grand opening
BELLVILLE — If you’ve ever wished you could grab a loaded tea or healthy shake, and a cute new outfit all in one stop, Bellville is your destination. Residents can sip, shop and celebrate when Bellville Nutrition and CALL Boutique hosts a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at […]
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Wetlands in the making: Oxbow Woods restoration project helps nature thrive
You’re not imagining things if you’ve spotted what looks like a construction zone at the Alexander Road crossing of the B&O Trail lately.
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Northern Star Therapy in Bellville creates memories through Little Beats program
BELLVILLE — Toddlers shake instruments, parents sing along and no one worries about getting it wrong. Northern Star Therapy located at 48 Church Street in Bellville offers music and movements each Tuesday. Pediatric speech-language pathologist Nancy Labaki said her goal was to create a class and space where families could experience these benefits together in […]
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Bellville teen, 14, dies in one-car crash that injures 16-year-old Galion driver
A Bellville teenager died in a one-car crash Wednesday afternoon, according to the Mount Gilead Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.