MANSFIELD — A place once defined by iron bars and long corridors will take on a very different energy March 28, as Vintage Vegas turns the Ohio State Reformatory into a night of blackjack tables, whiskey tastings and Old Hollywood flair. Games like blackjack, poker and roulette will take center stage during Casino Night: Vintage […]
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Doing the right thing, day by day: Karl Milliron receives 2026 Chairman’s Award
Karl Milliron receive the Chairman’s Award on Wednesday night during the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development’s annual meeting.
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Celebrating sweet success: Richland Chamber recognizes community and economic achievements
Cotton candy clouds floated above tables stacked with chocolate bars, candy and enough Wonka Bars to make Willy himself jealous.
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Decades of impact: Ann Downs becomes latest ATHENA Award recipient
MANSFIELD — Ann Downs looked out across the Wonka-inspired room and saw decades of early mornings, board meetings and friendships staring back at her. “I really don’t know what to say,” Downs said. “I am just so shocked and so thankful.” The Richland Area Chamber honored Downs with this year’s ATHENA Award during its annual […]
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NAMI Richland County announces free Peer-to-Peer mental health courses
ONTARIO — You don’t have to navigate mental illness alone — and NAMI Richland County wants to prove it. This spring, NAMI Richland County will offer its free, eight-session, Peer-to-Peer course, a nationally recognized program designed by and for adults living with mental health conditions. The course blends education, connection and real-world tools in a […]
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From downtown to Fresh Grounds: Blackbird Bakery makes big move
MANSFIELD — Blackbird Bakery is leaving its longtime downtown location — but it’s not flying far. The bakery is spreading its wings — and this time, it’s landing at Fresh Grounds Coffee House and Roastery, 1621 W. Fourth St. in Ontario. After more than a decade inside Relax, It’s Just Coffee, Desra Wells announced Blackbird […]
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Bloom and Fizz partners with local businesses for ‘Be Mine Bundle’
MANSFIELD — Love is in the air — and in a cup — at Bloom and Fizz, where a new Valentine’s Day bundle puts a locally made spin on classic holiday favorites. Just in time for the season of love, Janelle Blake, owner of Bloom and Fizz has teamed with numerous local businesses to launch […]
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New housing, jobs and honeybee habitats shape Shelby’s future
Mayor Steve Schag on Monday highlighted Shelby housing growth, major industrial investment and environmental initiatives.
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Spirited debate peppers Walker Lake Road rezoning issue at Ontario City Council meeting
ONTARIO — Residents filled council chambers and experienced a spirited discussion Wednesday night as Ontario City Council weighed the proposed Walker Lake Road development. Zoning, traffic impact and long-term maintenance were the hottest topics of debate. Radd Schneider, vice president of acquisitions for Redwood USA LLC, addressed questions raised during a previous council meeting, which […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club introduces Ontario preschoolers to Buckeye Imagination Museum
MANSFIELD — Foam blocks scattered across the Buckeye Imagination Museum floor as a group of preschoolers worked together to build a play area. Laughter and smiles broke out as the blocks slowly turned into something bigger — and fun. This activity filled the museum Tuesday morning as around 70 Ontario preschool students spent the day […]