Grace McCormick, Staff Reporter
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Richland Lumber employing 4th generation at family-owned business
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Jason Rimmer said he told his wife, Lisa Rimmer, they would probably never work in the same industry, let alone share an office. “She always told me her dream was for her and I to share an office, but I was a chef at the time and said there’s no way that […]
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Wooden Tax Services opening in former H&R Block building
MANSFIELD — Columbus-based accountant Colleen Smitley says there’s always “money on the table” for people filing their taxes. Smitley owns and operates eight offices of Wooden Tax Services in Columbus. The company is expanding to Mansfield where Smitley will work with her best friend, Jennifer Sqrow. Wooden Tax Services in Mansfield is located at 219 […]
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Black Fork Brewing will bring home-crafted beers to Shelby in fall 2023
SHELBY — Shelby native Andy King has been brewing beer in his home for about 15 years. By day, he works as a process engineer with Vitro Architectural Glass. But with encouragement from his father, fellow Shelby resident Gary King, Andy was inspired to pursue brewing professionally. The father-and-son team plan to go into business […]
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Ontario City Council approves 2023 spending plan, though inflation concerns remain
ONTARIO – Inflation concerns were top of mind on Wednesday evening as Ontario City Council unanimously approved a 2023 temporary spending plan. At-large Councilman Dave Rehfeldt, chair of council’s finance committee, said the city is still on track to end 2022 with a $300,000 increase over projections in revenue. Rehfeldt also said he expects to […]
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Navy veteran opens wood-fired pizza truck
ONTARIO — Nicole Martinez said she and her husband, David, always knew they wanted to own their own business. “Originally, I had said a bakery and cafe, but I woke up a few times in the middle of the night thinking it was supposed to be a food truck,” she said. The Martinezes bought a […]
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Malabar Farm hosts candlelight holiday tours Dec. 10 & 11
LUCAS — You know it’s Christmas season in the valley when nearly each room in the historic home at Malabar Farm State Park is decorated with a Christmas tree for the Candlelight Holiday tours. The holiday tours began Dec. 2 and will end Sunday. The tour costs $6 for adults and $4 for children. Lori […]
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Culligan Quality Water & Beer’s Automotive win Small Business of the Year awards
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry, chief operating officer of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, said the Small Business of the Year award ceremony is one of her favorite events of the year. “We consider it an honor at the chamber to help these businesses share their story,” she said. “Small businesses are the heartbeat […]