Grace McCormick
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Shannon Wiese sworn in as Ontario treasurer
ONTARIO — Shannon Wiese said her latest job offer was timed perfectly. Wiese was sworn in as the new part-time treasurer for the City of Ontario on Feb. 15 — following former treasurer Jim Hairston’s retirement. Zoi Romanchuk, central committee representative for the 4-A Ontario precinct, said the committee was pleased to hear […]
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Junior Achievement Inspire to Hire event brings job opportunities to 700 local students
ONTARIO — High school students had the opportunity to practice CPR, bricklaying and their interview skills all in Fairhaven Hall Thursday. About 700 students from 12 area schools visited the first in-person Junior Achievement “Inspire to Hire” event with more than 50 local companies. Holly Dawson, Junior Achievement (JA) development officer for the North Central […]
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Wilson Family Realty accepting monetary & disinfectant donations for East Palestine
MANSFIELD — Amanda Robertson said she could see herself in news stories she read about families living in East Palestine. “I read a story about a single mom who didn’t have a car and couldn’t get bottled water, which is something you don’t really think about unless it’s you,” Robertson said. “It broke my heart […]
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Madison Twp. approves $80,000 in fire dept. premium pay
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Fire Chief Ken Justus heard good news Monday night when trustees approved his request for firefighter pandemic premium pay and rewarded him with a 3% raise for 2023. Justus first requested premium pay from American Rescue Plan Act funds in November, saying he hoped employees could receive extra money for the […]
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Buster Douglas starring in Mansfield-produced movie ‘The Final Contestant’
MANSFIELD — Former professional boxer James “Buster” Douglas said he was 10 years old when he had to learn how to stand up to a bully. “Believe it or not, I experienced that coming up as a child,” he said. “It was my mother who told me to stand up to him — one day […]