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.
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Inside the BNOC Clothesline: A place where thrifting meets community care
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 […]