ONTARIO — Hill said the Ontario Police Department currently leases a private property on Snodgrass Road for shooting practice. City Council authorized the department to build a practice facility on municipal grounds.
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Ontario Council $21.3M budget targets water & sewer infrastructure
ONTARIO — Ontario’s permanent appropriations for 2025 include major investments in water and sewer infrastructure. The city is planning a looping and replacement project for waterlines along Lexington-Springmill Road and other areas of the city, for which appropriations passed Wednesday budget $945,000. Mayor Kris Knapp said he expects about $440,000 to come back to the […]
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Madison Twp. passes culvert pipe resolution for charges on per-job basis
A resolution passed Monday night changes the township’s policy to charge upfront for labor and materials on a per-job basis. Materials would include asphalt, concrete, tile and gravel.
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Here’s a look into Richland, Knox counties’ economic opportunities in the Intel supply chain
Companies in Knox and Richland counties are already contributing to the construction of 2.5-million-square-feet semiconductor factories in New Albany, Ohio. Local leaders Jeff Gottke and Barrett Thomas shared they think central Ohio could contribute to Tier 2 or 3 of the semiconductor supply chain.
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Wingstop set for new Ontario location
ONTARIO — Wingstop will build a new restaurant near Five Guys and Panda Express at 994 Lexington-Springmill Road.
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200-plus single-family homes proposed for Ontario near Stowell Park
Planning commission members heard from Holden Agency CEO Jerry Holden and engineer Keith Amstutz Wednesday on a proposed planned unit development zone for the land near Stowell Park and Maple Ridge Villas.
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Shiloh Civista Bank building plans in flux amid disagreements on costs
SHILOH — Village of Shiloh council members might soon be knocking on your door asking what they should do with the former Civista Bank building at 23 W. Main St. Council members first want to confirm the costs associated with different options before moving forward with any plans.
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Jazz guitarist Norman Brown to perform in Mansfield April 19
MANSFIELD — Grammy-winning jazz artist Norman Brown will be bringing contemporary jazz and elegance to Mansfield on Saturday, April 19. The event is presented by Rominus James Productions.
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2025 Nonprofit Fair to connect community members with service opportunities
The inaugural Richland County non-profit fair will be at The Ontario Center (formerly the Richland Mall) on March 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. Non-profits will be set up in the center court.
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Malabar Maple Syrup Festival continues March 9
LUCAS — The Maple Syrup Festival started in 1976, the same year Malabar Farm became a state park. The festival continues from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.