MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners took the next step Tuesday in what’s expected to become a $4 million upgrade to the sanitary sewer system in Bellville near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange. Commissioners approved a $358,571 contract with Richland Engineering Ltd. to do the final engineering design for the project in a corridor that’s expected to […]
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Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to again host INDYCAR race in 2024
LEXINGTON — Good news has come in threes in recent weeks for Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course fans. On Monday, the NTT INDYCAR Series announced its 2024 racing schedule, which includes The Honda Indy 200 at the permanent road course near Lexington. The 41st running of the race, Ohio’s largest annual motorsports event, continues its Fourth […]
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Here’s how the latest state budget impacts local school funding
COLUMBUS — Most Richland County school districts will see an increase in state funding during the next two school years, but some say its not enough to erase operating deficits. Local school districts operate on a combination of local, state and federal funding. A district’s state funding amount is determined by a formula developed by […]
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Youth shall be served: Lexington sophomores lead rally against Clear Fork
LEXINGTON — Joe Caudill sleeps easier at night knowing Brayden Fogle and Seven Allen are two of his wide receivers. Lord knows the sophomore trio is going to cause nightmares the next few years for Lexington football opponents. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound Fogle and 5-9, 150-pound Allen combined for nine catches for 225 yards and three […]
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GALLERY: Saturday at the Lexington Blueberry Festival
Photos and videos taken Saturday during the third day of the annual Lexington Blueberry Festival in Community Park. The event began Thursday and continues through Sunday, including a parade on Sunday at 2 p.m. and a post-parade performance by SORELLE.
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Shady Lane Alpaca Days scheduled for Sept. 30
LEXINGTON — The Alpaca Farm Days festival will include pony rides, pig races, informative presentations and free food and sweets.
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Lexington High School alumna Rachel Pugh opening Hello Events office on East Main Street
LEXINGTON — Rachel Pugh said she wants each of her clients to experience “a reflection of their dreams” when they hire her as an event planner. “Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, fundraiser or a bachelor party, my job is to make sure that it’s the best it can be,” she said. Driven by her […]
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Nickel & Bean owners launching multi-functional restaurant, office & boutique hotel space
LEXINGTON — The home of the former Home Savings Bank in Lexington has transformed into yet another business venture for siblings Stephen Webster, Shellie Wong and Stacie Elkhoury. The business partners bought the building in July 2021, first as overflow parking for Nickel & Bean across the street. “We started just having eight parking spots […]
