MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Township Fire Department will be able to purchase new turnout gear and thermal imaging cameras thanks to recent grants.
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Posted inCommunity Development
YMCA to move Ontario childcare to Walker Lake Road
ONTARIO — The former church hall and office building at 1745 Walker Lake Road could become much livelier after Ontario Planning Commission’s approval of plans to construct a childcare center.
Posted inLife and Culture
Mansfield Lahm Airport Day takes youth on free flights
MANSFIELD — The Young Eagles program provided free flights to more than 100 kids at Mansfield Lahm Airport Day on Saturday.
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Mansfield Gay Pride hosts 9th annual parade
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Gay Pride Association hosted its 9th annual gay pride parade on Saturday. The parade’s grand marshal was drag performer Jasmyn LaBasha.
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Ontario Youth Sports may assume the role of city’s recreation director
ONTARIO — Ontario Youth Sports (OYS) may organize city-sponsored events including craft shows, holiday events and family swim nights if city council passes a recently proposed amendment read at Wednesday’s council meeting. The city parks committee interviewed multiple candidates for the role of recreation director after Heather Hendrix resigned in June. OYS director Kenn Spencer […]
Posted inEducation
New Autism Center to serve families in Richland County area
ONTARIO — Robert Neumann aims to prepare children with autism to become self-sufficient in their life after school. He said that usually starts with relationship building and personalized support. “A lot of existing programs are focused on getting students with autism through school, but they will eventually finish school and need to be prepared for […]
Posted inProperty Transfers
Richland County property transfers: 101 Cairns Road sold for $3.1 million
MANSFIELD — The July property transfers included the sale of 101 Cairns Road in Mansfield. It was previously home to the Chicago-based National Material Company. The 9-acre property was sold for $3,157,142 from OA35, LLC to 101 Cairns LLC. Below are the remainder of the property transfers provided by the Richland County Auditor’s Office. CITY […]
Posted inBusiness
Lexington High School alumna Rachel Pugh opening Hello Events office on East Main Street
LEXINGTON — Rachel Pugh said she wants each of her clients to experience “a reflection of their dreams” when they hire her as an event planner. “Whether it’s a wedding, birthday party, fundraiser or a bachelor party, my job is to make sure that it’s the best it can be,” she said. Driven by her […]
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Veteran & former councilman revisits Mansfield council chambers
MANSFIELD – – Anthony Koroknay once again walked the halls of the building he saw constructed in 1976 on Friday. The 10-year Mansfield city councilman revisited a plaque listing the names of council members and city employees who helped bring about the construction of the municipal building on North Diamond Street. Richard Porter was the […]
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Bake My Day moves to Lexington-Springmill Road
ONTARIO – – A delicious scent of frosted cookies, caramel and chocolate wafts through the door of Bake My Day to greet each customer. After being closed during a move from its Stumbo Road location, the Ontario bakery reopened its doors Friday with a ribbon cutting at 803 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. This is the bakery’s […]