BELLVILLE, Ohio – Bellville Mayor Darrell Banks announced his intention to run for Richland County Commissioner in the Republican primary next March for a term beginning Jan. 2, 2017. Banks […]
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Clear Fork board studies survey results, move toward two-school option
BELLVILLE, Ohio – Clear Fork Board of Education members agree the timing is right to pursue new elementary school facilities. In a work session Tuesday night that was open to […]
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Bellville voters to consider street levy on Nov. 3
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Bellville residents will vote on a 4 mil replacement street levy on Nov 3. Officials say the levy will provide income to maintain streets and alleys in […]
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Tennis courts await repairs
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Repairs to three tennis courts in Bellville may be forthcoming, but not before spring. Large cracks in the playing surface have made play sketchy, and sometimes pose […]
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Clear Fork considers building options
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Clear Fork Local Valley Schools hosted three public meetings recently to inform residents about elementary school building options and to garner feedback from area voters. An estimated […]
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Lone write-in candidate will be new Butler mayor
BUTLER, Ohio — Butler will have a new mayor this November. Residents knew that when Kevin Carr declined to seek re-election after four years in the position. But for a […]
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Clear Fork buildings may not require tax increase; Residents urged to attend meetings
BELLVILLE, Ohio — The Clear Fork board of education learned new buildings can be constructed without a tax increase. Rockmill Financial Consulting president David Conley said after reviewing the district’s […]
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Clear Fork teacher Jamie Chamberlain remembered by students and staff
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Jamie Chamberlain has been described as a talented professional who will be missed by students and staff in Clear Fork. The 40-year-old Spanish teacher died Sept. 25 […]
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Four write-in candidates on Clear Fork BOE ballot
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Voters in the Clear Fork school district will choose from four candidates competing for two open board of education seats. However, none of the four candidates will […]
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Clear Fork to ask residents to consider future of elementary schools
BELLVILLE, Ohio — The Clear Fork school board is taking the first steps toward replacing both their elementary school buildings in Bellville and Butler. District officials say they will be […]