Being diagnosed with cancer is unfortunately an all too common occurrence, and when the news hits, the date is remembered. For the Reed family, the date engrained in their memories remains May 7, 2012. That was the day when 12-year-old Grant Reed, Bellville, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, more commonly known as a brain tumor near […]
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Clear Fork River floods Bellville
The Clear Fork River spilled over its banks last night in Bellville and despite clear skies this morning, some Clear Fork and Richland County residents will had concerns. The Clear Fork was still pouring over the road this morning at 7 a.m. The village was inaccessible; and the American Red Cross opened a shelter at […]
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Richland County demolition projects numerous, necessary
A fire damaged house on 90 S. Foster Street in Mansfield is scheduled to be torn down in the next couple of weeks. The house is among the 20 ongoing demolition projects in Mansfield that are all scheduled to be torn down before the end of July. Why is tearing down these houses a priority […]
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National Weather Service Says Next 24 to 36 Hours Are Critical
This afternoon the National Weather Service of Cleveland hosted a webinar for emergency management and city officials. For the area west of Interstate 71, there is a severe weather threat from 4-8 pm today. The threat includes downburst winds and heavy rains. On Wednesday, a cold front could cause high winds and hail in Ohio. […]
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OSHP reports specifics on inmate escape
The Ohio State Highway Patrol issued a statement today about how convicted rapist, 47-year-old James D. Myers, escaped from the Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI) last Wednesday. Myers was found missing at the 9 p.m. inmate check. Lieutenant Anne Ralston, the Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesperson explained, “Inmate Myers was assigned to a maintenance detail working […]
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Shelby Thrift Shop survives the flood
Kerry and Judy Nutter, owners of the Shelby Thrift Shop, had an early morning on Tuesday, July 9. At 5 a.m. Kerry Nutter received a call, warning him of the incoming flood of the Black Fork River which runs adjacent to their shop in downtown Shelby. They rushed to the shop, arriving around 7:30 a.m. […]
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Black Fork spills into Shelby
“The water has gone down substantially from where it was initially,” said Robert Lafferty, Director of Finance in Shelby, at approximately 10 a.m. Lafferty added, “Around 4:30 a.m., water started pouring out over the banks of the Black Fork River into the parks. The fire department had to be evacuated around 7 a.m. because water […]
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Elizabeth’s Boutique offers new styles
Elizabeth’s Boutique in Lexington is under new management and has been revamped for optimal organization and customer satisfaction. The boutique is a trendy little shop, locally owned and operated, offering unique items from designers like BILA, Esley, Level 99, Vera Wang, and many others. Jewelry, fashion scarves, and Ohio State University women’s clothing complete the […]
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Having what it takes to intern
Three college interns from The Ohio State University are currently filling engineering positions at Gorman-Rupp Pump Co. The positions provide career experience for the interns and community outreach and development for Gorman Rupp. “I worked up a lot of nerve,” John Boone said regarding his internship at Gorman-Rupp Pumps. Valerie Yoder and Tyler Lasusa are […]