In the spirit of promoting energy efficiency along with cost-saving measures, Ontario Schools is partnering with Energy Optimizers, USA for the 2013-2014 school year. The partnership will carry out an energy savings project that is expected to boost the annual electrical, fuel, and maintenance savings by $67,578. The project is in conjunction with the Ohio […]
Emily Johnson, Staff Reporter
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Richland County Solid Waste Management proposes new plan
As mandated by state legislation, the Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (RCRSWMA) has formulated a 5-year solid waste management plan that will project the system’s finances roughly 15 years ahead. Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management District Executive Director Ken Bender met with the Richland County commissioners Tuesday morning to disclose the plan […]
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Lady Warriors striving to take State
After placing runner-up at last year’s state tournament, the Ontario girls’ soccer team has their hearts set on doing what no other Lady Warriors’ soccer teams have done before—win a state championship. Achieving this goal looks promising, given the girls’ summer record, when they competed against local schools in the summer league competitions, going 9-0-1. […]
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Boosting the economy with SBDC
“The whole purpose [of Small Business Development Center (SBDC)] is to create more jobs, and with this economy, we are becoming an even bigger factor because many future jobs are going to come from small businesses,” stated SBDC Director Todd Tilberg. Centered out of the North Central State College, SBDC (District 6) serves nine Ohio […]
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Commanders pass the torch at the 179th Airlift Wing
Lt. Col. Daniel Tack was sworn in as Commander of the 179th Mission Support Group with the Mansfield Lahm Airport, relieving Col. Lindsey Whitehead from that position on Friday morning with the symbolic changing of the command. Tack has been in the military for 16 years and has been at the Mansfield Lahm base since […]
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United Way: Three in a row, here we go
The United Way of Richland County launched its 93rd annual campaign Wednesday morning with the support of several volunteers, companies, and friends, who gathered together to celebrate the Day of Caring held at South Park in Mansfield. A drum roll prefaced the announcement of the 2013 campaign goal, this year reaching new heights at $1,650,000, […]
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Sibling rivals place in sheep show
“This is not an easy project. Whenever you show sheep, it should be a family thing,” stated judge Rod Stoltz. Many contestants in the sheep show heeded the judge’s advice, as there were several who competed with their family members. Two sibling competitors were Kristen and Seth Wasilewski. The sister and brother pair has […]
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Family Fun out on the Farm
Malabar Farm served as a hotspot for family fun this weekend as it hosted its annual Farm Fun Day Festival. The line-up was filled with events tailored to the scenic location of Malabar Farm. Children enjoyed games like the lasso toss and sack races, along with the fishing derby. Volunteer Sierra Marth facilitated some of […]
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Hale’s holds 28th annual bike show
The streets of Mansfield were filled with the roaring sound of motorcycles this weekend as bikers both near and far drove their Harley-Davidson’s to the 28th annual Hale’s Harley-Davidson Bike Show. Over 1,000 people attended the Saturday event at Hale’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in Mansfield. Jim Fagan was among those who participated in the bike […]
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United Way and Catholic Charities partnership aids community health
Some residents in Richland County find themselves lacking the necessary funds for prescription medication. Others recieve disheartening news that they are going to be evicted from their house. Many folks in those situations turn to Mansfield’s Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities is centered in Toledo, Ohio and has offices in four other Ohio regions, including Mansfield. […]