MANSFIELD — Moments before her final curtain call in the St. Peter’s Theater and Performing Arts Department, senior Adrian Allen will sing a metaphor for her own experience in the theater program. “With every job when it’s complete, there is a sense of bittersweet,” she sings as Mary Poppins. “That moment when you know the […]
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Walker Lake Starbucks workers strike Wednesday with 100 other stores across the nation
ONTARIO — The lights were dark at 2172 Walker Lake Road on Wednesday as Ontario Starbucks workers went on strike for better staffing. About a dozen employees picketed outside the store in Ontario from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. A sign on Starbucks’ window said the location was temporarily closed. Of the store’s 36 part-time […]
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Open Source: Community raising funds for Lexington coach with brain cancer
Open Source This story was inspired by a reader suggestion. To submit a question or suggestion through our Open Source portal, follow this link. LEXINGTON — Nearly every Tuesday in February was a battle for Lyle Dodd. The physical therapist developed a brain bleed Feb. 7 and doctors found three brain tumors, which were removed Feb. […]
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Madison Twp. to resurface 16 roads
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees narrowed a list of roads in need of resurfacing Monday. Trustees voted to advertise a bid package for 16 roads. Chair Tom Craft said he hopes to advertise and open the bid package in April. The following roads are included in the bid package: — Little John from Beal […]
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73-percent of local Walmart managers are women
MANSFIELD — Tonya Davis grew up wanting to become a high school teacher, but said she found opportunities at Walmart that fulfilled her goal of training young talent. Davis began her tenure at Walmart in Norwalk after graduating from high school in 1990. Three decades and multiple promotions later, she manages the 2485 Possum Run […]
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Ontario City Council passes $19M budget for 2023
ONTARIO — Utility and street improvements will see major investments in the city of Ontario in 2023. Finance committee chair and councilman at-large Dave Rehfeldt said the city is committing $950,000 to improve the municipal water lines after an October line break shut down the city’s water for about a day. “Those big capital projects […]
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Shelby businesses partner for St. Patrick’s Day weekend event
SHELBY — One of Lance Gutchall’s busiest weekends at Weber’s Bar was emptier than usual three years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I just had my busiest weekend and then we all shut down,” Gutchall said. “But we’re coming back, and I told my prep cook to start the corned beef now.” Gutchall is […]
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Mansfield woman preparing for July pageant to raise childhood cancer awareness
MANSFIELD — When Jacqueline French competed in her first pageant in November, she was grateful she didn’t win the title of Miss Voluptuous Ohio. French won the writing and volunteer service divisions of the November 2022 pageant, but because she didn’t advance in the MVO pageant circuit, she was able to compete in a pageant […]
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Mansfield artist aims to create emotional and vibrant pieces
Editor’s Note This story was updated at 6:30 p.m. March 11. MANSFIELD — Jac Googins thought she needed to paint specific subjects that people couldn’t find from other artists to be successful on her own. “I know I have a style, but when it boils down to subjects, I love just painting anything that inspires […]