ONTARIO — Ontario residents could see safer streets, more sidewalks and improved bike paths in the coming years without spending a dime from local taxes. On Wednesday night, Ontario City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting a Safe Routes to School School Travel Plan for Ontario Local Schools. The plan outlines strategies designed to improve […]
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Renovated & ready: Richland Carrousel Park reopens in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland Carrousel Park is nearly 35 years older than Dawson Standridge. But the 3-month-old took his first ever ride on the downtown Mansfield attraction as the Richland Carrousel Park on Thursday morning reopened its doors after major renovations. In fact, freezing temperatures didn’t keep many families away as the carousel, which first opened […]
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Level 1? Level 2? What are snow emergency levels and who calls them?
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — There are 88 counties in Ohio and 88 county sheriff’s offices this weekend that will be busy deciding on road emergency levels during the coming winter storm. Level 1. Level 2. Level 3. Weather can vary from county to county but one thing remains the same for Richland, Ashland and Knox […]
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The Ontario Center’s mall mascot program puts shelter dogs in the spotlight
ONTARIO — Many shoppers visit The Ontario Center for apparel, shoes or beauty products. Yet some leave with something far more meaningful: a new best friend who walks on all fours, has a wagging tail and barks. Beginning this spring and continuing through the fall, The Ontario Center will partner with Dog Warden Missy Houghton […]
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Ontario police say 6-year-old accidentally shot 3-year-old child on Wednesday night
Ontario police said Thursday it appears a 6-year-old child found a gun inside a home Wednesday night and fired it, accidentally shooting a 3-year-old.
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Residents raise concerns over Walker Lake Road development
ONTARIO — Traffic backups, crowded classrooms and high rent prices dominated the conversation Wednesday night as Ontario residents packed City Council to weigh in on a proposed rezoning that could reshape Walker Lake Road. City leaders opened a public hearing during the regular council meeting to consider rezoning property on Walker Lake Road from R-2 […]
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Madison Township moves closer to Lincoln Terrace culvert replacement; Sheetz gas station causes road changes
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A long-awaited culvert replacement on Lincoln Terrace cleared a major hurdle after the township secured funding and opened talks with a key property owner. Township officials said during Tuesday night’s Trustees meeting that Madison received a grant through the Ohio Public Works Commission to replace the aging culvert, marking a significant step […]
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Liberty Park’s comeback: Pond dredging, native plants and a restored bathhouse ahead
Something is stirring at Liberty Park and its not just the winter winds.
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Keith’s Law: Giving Ohioans with disabilities a head start in emergencies
MANSFIELD — Troy Smith understands the need for communication, especially for people whose disabilities make that harder. That’s why Smith, manager of community education at Richland Newhope, is a big believer in the new Keith’s Law. The state law, which goes into effect Monday, Jan. 19, aims to make emergency situations safer and less stressful […]
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Lexington alumnus Sara Bennett draws national notice after battle with ALS
LEXINGTON –Sara Bennett, 39, lived in motion — teaching, leading, advocating and pouring into others until the very end. Her parents Jeff and Donna Heck said she made an impact “from forever” and never slowed down, even while battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Choosing purpose after diagnosis Bennett […]