MADISON TOWNSHIP — Steven Kopp’s business benefited from people spending time in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kopp founded Next Level Interior Renovations in 2018 and worked as a […]
Grace McCormick, Staff Reporter
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YMCA announces new $15 million indoor sports center to be built off I-71
MANSFIELD — Cristen Gilbert, CEO of the YMCA of North Central Ohio, thinks it’s important for all children to get the opportunity to play sports. Gilbert and the YMCA announced […]
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Retired math teacher John Calhoun celebrates sales of original word puzzle book
MANSFIELD — Almost 20 years after he retired from his teaching career, John Calhoun made a unique curriculum. Calhoun worked a part-time job about 10 years ago that left him […]
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Mental Health and Recovery Services hosts 1st recovery picnic in Central Park
MANSFIELD — Nothing is more uplifting for Mike Sizemore than watching people tackle their substance-abuse disorders. “For people who have been able to walk through those dark places and come […]
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Shelby breaks ground on Black Fork Commons Plaza
SHELBY — Karl Milliron has always found it easy to support Shelby revitalization projects. Growing up in Shelby and seeing it “thriving” in the 1970s and ’80s, Milliron said it’s […]
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Ontario City Council applies for state lead pipe service grant
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council voted Wednesday night to apply for a state grant program that aims to help communities reduce the number of lead pipes they have servicing public […]
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Madison Township advances ambulance purchase, road repairs
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township’s Trustees approved the purchase of a used ambulance at Tuesday night’s meeting. Fire Chief Ken Justus previously received approval to pay a $1,000 retainer for […]
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Barbecue supply business What’s Smoken’ opens in Ontario
ONTARIO — James Winans’ wife thought the pulled pork he made on Tuesday was worthy of Thanksgiving dinner. Winans and his family members served lunch in front of his new […]
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Mansfield resident rides with Budweiser Clydesdales after 40 years in beer industry
MANSFIELD — In a 12-hour day, Mansfield’s Bill Burge drives from Norwalk to Amherst and Oberlin, making beer deliveries to local bars and grocery stores. Bar owners welcome him with […]
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Madison Township hires temporary zoning, fiscal officer
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township’s Trustees hired Sidney Fouty, member of the Township Zoning Commission, as a temporary zoning and fiscal officer on Monday night. The appointment came at a special […]