BELLVILLE — A fresh coat of paint and a variety of donated items have helped create something bigger than a clothesline at the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC), The space at 84 Main Street has become a place where volunteers like Jennifer Dudley witnesses small moments of hope every day. Dudley said fellow volunteer Terri […]
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Bellville Administrator Michael Morton takes Ontario Safety Service Director post
BELLVILLE — Michael Morton’s last weeks as Bellville’s Village Administrator are approaching quickly as he prepares to transition to the Safety Service Director position for the City of Ontario Ontario’s Mayor-elect Josh Bradley contacted Morton directly to discuss and consider the position. “I know how important this decision is and I did not take it […]
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10 years strong: The vision & labor behind Whitaker’s Natural Market
BELLVILLE — Nearly a decade ago, Marc and Jocelin Whitaker took a leap of faith just weeks after their wedding. They purchased a small building on State Route 13 in Bellville. The dream? To create something that lasts for both their family and community. That dream became Whitaker’s Natural Market, located at 7427 State Route […]
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Out-of-towners and locals unite to support Richland County’s small businesses
Shops across Richland County buzzed with excitement Saturday as shoppers flocked to support local businesses a week early.
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Kleerview Farm kicks off Christmas season in Bellville with reindeer, Santa and more
Baby reindeer, Santa Claus, hot chocolate and more are just a few of the many festivities visitors can expect at Kleerview Farm this season.
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Six candidates on the ballot for four seats on Bellville Village Council
BELLVILLE — Bellville Village Council will have at least one new face in 2026. There are four seats up for grabs in this year’s November election — with three incumbents and three challengers on the ballot. They include current council members Debra Carver, Edd Black and Timothy Truex and challengers Amy Frontz, Steve Haring and Benjamin Stewart. Councilman […]
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Bellville voters to decide on streets renewal
BELLVILLE — Bellville voters will decide whether or not to renew an existing street levy on Election Day. The four mill levy generates approximately $187,755 each year for the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges If renewed, collection will continue for five years, starting with tax year 2026 (first collections due […]
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Bellville voters to weigh in on cannabis sales in the village
BELLVILLE — To weed or not to weed, that is the question. The answer is up to the voters of Bellville. The sale of recreational marijuana became legal statewide after voters approved a ballot measure in 2023. But the new law also gave municipalities the option to prohibit commercial cannabis sales within their borders. Bellville […]
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Budweiser Clydesdales bring American tradition to Bellville’s historic feed mill
BELLVILLE — History met history Friday night when the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales paraded through Bellville. The eight-horse hitch pulling a red Budweiser beer wagon joined the 175th Bellville Street Fair in a pairing that felt made for perfect small-town Americana, according to Donnie Clark, owner of Elzy Milling and Trade. This event brought one of […]
