Grace McCormick, Staff Reporter
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May’s Trailer Sales now under third-generation family ownership
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Phil May said he fondly remembers his children “playing in grease” at May’s Trailer Sales when they were younger. During breaks from school, Sarah and Jeb May later helped on the shop floor and Jeb May liked the business enough to take it over. While Phil still visits the store, Jeb May […]
Posted inBusiness, Community Development
City of Ontario to brighten Marshall Park with more lights
ONTARIO — Marshall Park was the setting of multiple successful events in 2022, including the summer concert series, 4th of July celebration and Haunted Hollow Trail. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson told members of the Parks Committee on Wednesday that he wanted to continue that success by using American Rescue Plan Act funds to improve the […]
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The Patch Boys opens north central Ohio franchise
MANSFIELD — Gregory Brunswick has been learning the elements of operating a business since the age of 5. Brunswick grew up on a dairy farm northwest of Dayton where he helped his parents with small jobs starting in elementary school, and earned greater responsibilities as a teenager. When he was a sophomore in high school, […]
Posted inLife and Culture, Outdoor
Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail reopens with help from nonprofit Team Rubicon
BUTLER — The smell of pine trees and gasoline filled the air Saturday morning on the Clear Fork Valley Scenic Trail as the North Central Ohio Land Conservancy joined forces with a group of volunteers from Team Rubicon. Eric Miller, board president of NCOLC, said he reached out to Team Rubicon after a June tornado […]
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‘You can’t buy community’: Olivesburg General Store owner shares hopes for business
OLIVESBURG — Olivesburg General Store, tied for the oldest operating general store in Ohio, used to be a place where residents could buy hardware, coffee, candy and more. Store owner Tia Sponsler said she grew up visiting the store with her family and drinking chocolate milk there on Saturdays. Sponsler bought the store in 2017 […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Shelby woman with cancer shares gratitude for community’s support
SHELBY — After attending multiple benefits to support friends and neighbors, Katie Silcox said she never thought she’d be on the receiving end of an organized charity. Silcox was diagnosed with a granulosa cell tumor in summer 2022 and had emergency surgery for a ruptured ovarian tumor. “Then, the doctors did the pathology report and […]
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Spellman named interim chief after Springfield Twp. fire chief retires
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — After more than 20 years in firefighting, Springfield Twp. Fire Chief Matthew Carey retired on Tuesday. Adam Spellman, assistant chief under Carey, will act as interim chief for the township. Amy Carns, chair of the Springfield Township Trustees, said the trustees will begin looking for a new chief after they agree on […]