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‘Deconstruction’ work has started at Bellville school
BELLVILLE – The first bit of the 100 year-old elementary school building in Bellville was taken down Monday. The gym area, to the east of the bui...
March 26th, 2019 updated: March 26th, 2019. |

Bill to make Ohio’s roads safer receives second hearing
COLUMBUS — House Bill 106, sponsored by Rep. Gary Scherer (R) and Rep. Michael Sheehy (D), proposes to save lives on Ohio’s roads by providing nov...
March 25th, 2019 updated: March 25th, 2019. |

Hospice names new medical director
ASHLAND — Longtime Medina physician Dr. Kenelm McCormick has been named the primary medical director of Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO). McC...
March 25th, 2019 updated: March 25th, 2019. |

Annual tree seedling sale benefits Clear Fork FFA
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni, in partnership with Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), wi...
March 25th, 2019 updated: March 25th, 2019. |

Bellville man charged in Mifflin Township death
MANSFIELD — A Bellville man has been charged in the Wednesday night murder death of a Mifflin Township man. Jordan J. Skoog, 28, of Ohio 546 in B...
March 22nd, 2019 updated: March 22nd, 2019. |

Bellville Elementary ‘deconstruction starts Monday
CLEAR FORK VALLEY – Demolition of the 100-year old elementary school building in Bellville will start Monday.A crew of workers from L. J. Irving...

Don’t fall for fake tax bill scam
MANSFIELD — Some residents in Richland County are receiving letters that are being generated as part of a scam. Richland County Sheriff Steve Sh...

News briefs: Dumpster Day, 4-H meeting and more
Dumpster Day is May 11BELLVILLE — Dumpster Day for Bellville and Jefferson Township residents is Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. -The dumpst...

Village council looking for a new member
BELLVILLE – Village council is looking for a new member.Jason Potes, owner of Stoodt’s Market, recently ended his service, saying he neede...

Column: Bring down the cost of going to college
If we want hard work to pay off, we have to get the cost of college under control. When Connie and I went to college, a part-time job was often eno...
March 20th, 2019 updated: March 20th, 2019. |