ONTARIO — The 148-member Ontario High School Class of 2026 graduated Friday evening inside the O-Rena. Ontario Superintendent Keith Strickler delivered a welcome address and high school principal Chris Smith shared the Class of 2026 acknowledgements. Commencement speakers included Ontario seniors Emma Henderson and Eva Rietschlin Several Ontario Local Schools staff members helped award diplomas, […]
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Cooper Enterprises passes torch to next generation of leadership
SHELBY — Cooper Enterprises is turning the page. Leadership at the company, located at 89 Curtis Dr, Shelby, is shifting to a new generation, while the business works to keep its long-standing operations unchanged. Edward Friebel recently purchased Monty Friebel’s ownership interest and will now serve as CEO and sole owner. Monty stepped down as […]
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Shelby Council rejects digital sign for VFW Post 291
SHELBY — A proposed digital sign for the Ralph Phillips VFW Post 291 sparked another round of discussion Monday as Shelby City Council weighed preservation standards, downtown aesthetics and public safety concerns. Council ultimately upheld the Shelby Historic Preservation Commission decision to deny the sign request for 30-32 W. Main St., with Councilman Nathan Martin […]
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America 250 gives north central Ohio communities a chance to celebrate close to home
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — North central Ohioans looking for history, celebration and community connection during the nation’s 250th anniversary won’t have to travel far to find it. Todd Kleismit, executive director of the America 250-Ohio Commission, said the state’s year-long celebration highlights nationally significant sites, local stories and community pride across all 88 counties. He […]
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Skate Ohio to bring roller rink, skateboarding to Ontario Center
ONTARIO — Roller skates, skateboards and the energy of a long-missed pastime are set to fill the Ontario Center once again this summer. Skate Ohio plans to open a combined roller skating rink and skateboarding facility inside the Ontario Center, with a public opening in early July. “We’re terrified because we want to do this […]
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Bee Beautiful Boutique finds a permanent home in Downtown Shelby
SHELBY — What started as a small shop in a garage has grown into a full storefront on Shelby’s Main Street for local boutique owner Shelley Alsept. Alsept officially opened Bee Beautiful Boutique at 26 W. Main St. on Friday morning, marking the fourth location for her growing business. “People love shopping with me because […]
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From diagnosis to purpose: Addie’s Helping Hand brings awareness and support to those living with T1D
ONTARIO — Before Addie Johnson’s diagnosis, her parents said they never imagined their family would one day manage insulin pumps, medical devices and constant blood sugar checks. “When you’re rocking your baby to sleep you never think about this stuff,” Mikayla Johnson said. “You never think ‘Oh, in five years I’m going to be giving […]
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Danielle’s Lighthouse opens to clients with a promise of support and hope
MANSFIELD — A recovery home in downtown Mansfield will open its doors next week, giving Richland County residents a place to rebuild their lives with support, stability and hope. Danielle’s Lighthouse will begin serving clients Monday, May 18 at 87 E. First St. The 10-bed recovery home aims to help residents achieve stability and independent […]
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Open Source: Updated timeline emerges for Ontario Chick-fil-A opening
ONTARIO — Ontario’s long-awaited Chick-fil-A appears to be moving closer to opening. Chick-fil-A’s proposed Ontario location has generated ongoing interest from residents since plans were first announced in October. The project appears to be moving toward construction early this summer, with a tentative groundbreaking date now outlined and a projected completion window in place. Dalo […]
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ParaPsyCon 7 brings psychics, ghost hunters and cryptid seekers to Mansfield’s haunted prison
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the beginning of a semi-regular feature that will stretch into the fall that will profile haunted houses, paranormal activity and more. If you have any ideas that involve this subject matter, please contact Hannah Martin at Hannah@RichlandSource.com. MANSFIELD — If the walls of the Ohio State Reformatory could talk, they might […]