ONTARIO ─ The Republican Party is looking for a new Ontario City Council president. Previous council president James Hellinger sent a retirement letter to the GOP last month and stepped […]
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King expects Gorman-Rupp to continue growth as he takes the helm
MANSFIELD ─ “I have big shoes to fill,” Scott King said of his new role at the Gorman-Rupp Company. The 46-year-old vice president and chief operating officer was recently promoted […]
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Seven part-time personnel to join Madison Twp. Fire Dept.
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Seven part-time firefighters will boost the workforce of Madison Township Fire Department. Township trustees approved the recruitment at Monday night’s meeting. The fire department currently has 14 […]
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Online sessions aim to keep Richland County leadership growing amid pandemic
MAMNSFIELD ─ To keep leadership development going during the pandemic, Mansfield-Richland Area Education Foundation will start a virtual program with sessions featuring local and national professionals. The program is called […]
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Mansfield resident finds apprenticeship can be a promising choice in an uncertain job market
MANSFIELD ─ Alex Culler said he’s had a lot of opportunities since becoming an electrician, even in the middle of a pandemic. In the past three years, he traveled to […]
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Possible second COVID-19 shutdown disappoints business owners
MANSFIELD ─ Concerned and disappointed is how owners of bars, restaurants and fitness centers reacted Thursday to a possible second COVID-19 shutdown order. On Wednesday evening, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine […]
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CARES Act to fund 4th medic unit at Madison Twp. Fire Dept.
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Madison Township Trustees approved the use of CARES Act funds for the fire department on Monday night, including buying equipment to activate the fourth medic unit. Trustees […]
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COVID-19 causes business slowdown on First Friday
MANSFIELD ─ COVID-19 slowed down business on First Friday in the Carrousel District of downtown Mansfield. While the carnival music is still on at Richland Carrousel Park, not many children […]
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More than 20 restaurants signed up for ‘Restaurant Week’ in Richland County
MANSFIELD ─ More than 20 area restaurants will offer discounts or a buy-one-get-one-free deal during “Restaurant Week” in Richland County, starting Nov. 15. The first-time event is organized by Richland Area […]
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Softball fields down to one at Ontario’s Stowell Park, playground equipment to come
Ontario ─ To consolidate youth sports events in Ontario, the city will reduce three softball fields to one at Stowell Park by spring next year. Playground equipment will be installed […]