Ontario officials are in the midst of establishing a Community Improvement Corporation, specifically focused on aiding the city’s comprehensive plan and helping residents feel connected to the city, said mayor Kris Knapp.
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Engage Richland helps build Rubies Women’s Group conference room
The Engage Richland class of 2025 selected Rubies Women’s Group as its nonprofit of choice for their capstone project, renovating the nonprofit’s conference room.
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Ontario taps citizen members of Community Improvement Corp.
ONTARIO — The development of Ontario’s Community Improvement Corporation advanced Wednesday night as City Council members voted to appoint four citizens to the CIC’s executive board. Members of council’s economic development committee tapped Beth DeLaney, Brett Baxter, Amy Hiner and Joel Fox to serve on the CIC’s executive committee. Ontario officials are in the midst […]
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Ontario’s Dylan Bailey recounts experience after being shot in line of duty
ONTARIO — Police officer Dylan Bailey shares his recovery journey and coming back to work after Feb. 11, 2024.
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Meet Ontario mayor candidates Bradley, Knapp & Sapp
ONTARIO — Learn more about the goals of Josh Bradley, Kris Knapp and Troy Sapp if elected to mayor of Ontario. This is the first contested mayoral election in the city since 2013.
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‘Powder Blu’ movie premiere showcases Mansfield talent
Mansfield native Brandi Johnson authored the novel “Powder Blu” in 2014, published by Urban Books. This was the first of her work to be adapted into a film.
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Joint Tractor Supply Company, Five Below store planned near Possum Run Road Walmart
MANSFIELD — A new Tractor Supply Company and Five Below store is expected to open off the I-71/ Ohio 13 intersection in January 2026, according to a Tractor Supply Company spokesperson.
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The Ohio Express releases new single, set to headline Heart of the City Cruise-In
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Express, a pop band known for hits such as “Yummy, Yummy, Yummy” and “Chewy, Chewy,” has released a new cover of “Love Potion No. 9” on Cleopatra Records. The new track, produced by founding member Tim Corwin, is the band’s sixth release with Cleopatra Records, based in West Hollywood, California. Corwin, […]
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Republican Central Committee accepting applications for Ontario auditor
ONTARIO — The Republican Party Central Committee members for the City of Ontario are accepting applications for the appointed position of city auditor through April 30. A notice issued April 17 states any applicants can share a resume and a letter of interest to janezim@icloud.com by April 30, 2025. Qualified applicants must live in the City of […]
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Richland Young Professionals recognizes 2025 economic excellence award-winners
BELLVILLE — Leah Gesouras, Tyler Thomas, Patrick Clinage, Jess Damron, Deanna Fishbaugh and Bradley Partin were honored April 17 at the Richland Young Professionals annual dinner.