“We want to offer our students as rigorous and fantastic of an education as possible and remain true to our philosophy. Becoming an International Baccalaureate School allows us to remain true to who we are as Discovery School with a little bit more framework and it allows us to connect with the rest of the […]
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Mansfield City Council submits “City Pride” for ballot
Mansfield City Council voted unanimously passing issues which will be present on the November ballot. Law Director John Spon also directed his support of a renewal agreement for Richland County Commissioners to for the criminal defense. Council also heard plans regarding their new voice and data system which will be up and running in four […]
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Local fisherman shares some flavorful information
“There is something about getting the fish at the end of a pole,” said Mike Clark who is originally from Ashland County. Clark taught himself how to fish at a young age. He fishes for recreation and for food, in and around Richland County, because he is usually working within the county. His favorite spots […]
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Common Core creating a stir at Ontario Schools
Ontario faculty and board members as well as the public, discussed the new Ohio’s Teacher Evaluation System and new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) at the Ontario Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening. Director of Operations Curt McVicker opened the discussion with a presentation about the new teacher evaluation system. McVicker explained this evaluation […]
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Shelby recovering from flooding
“Things are looking alright as of now, but we are not out of the dark just yet,” said Christina Thompson, Community and Economic Development Coordinator. Thompson said, “There were no road closings last night or this morning. The river was rising last night with all the powerful rain, but the water has receded.” Most of […]
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Red Cross ready to respond to Bellville flooding
Early Tuesday morning, the village of Bellville reached out to the Richland County Red Cross for a shelter option. Red Cross Disaster Specialist Julie Frim and the Disaster Relief team encountered detours on the way to Bellville. “It took 45 minutes to get to the other side of town,” Frim stated. They took back roads, […]
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Dive team rescues stranded motorists
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team was called into action this week as local flooding proved hazardous for motorists. According to Sgt. Jimmy Sweat, the team rescued drivers and passengers from three vehicles in separate incidents. Monday night the team assisted a woman and infant near Lucas. The woman’s vehicle was submerged in water […]
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Grant Reed celebrates beating his tumor nicknamed ‘Michigan’
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 […]