MANSFIELD — The Caldwell Bloor Building has experienced many chapters over the past century. Its latest one promises to be the sweetest yet. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop will officially open its doors Thursday at 4:05 p.m., offering a nostalgic experience for anyone with a sweet tooth. Guests can expect shelves lined with classic candies, unique […]
Hannah Martin
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Pickle soda, $5 candy boxes & nostalgia: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop ready for Mansfield opening
MANSFIELD — Pickle and ketchup soda, gourmet chocolate and Perry’s Ice Cream are just a few of the hundreds of items that will soon fill the shelves of the historic Caldwell Bloor Building at 80 W. Third St. “For someone who has never been, it may sound overwhelming,” said Chris Beers, founder of Grandpa Joe’s […]
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Four candidates seek two Springfield Township trustee seats
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are seeking to fill two open Springfield Township trustee seats in the Nov. 4 election, each promising to guide the community toward a bright future. Trustees serve four-year terms with a salary around $26,882 per year, according to Fiscal Officer Anita Kochheiser. Anita L. Kochheiser Kochheiser, 60, is seeking election as […]
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Lexington Local Schools’ treasurer gives gloomy financial forecast
LEXINGTON — Lexington Local Schools is on track to run out of operating funds by the end of the 2026-2027 school year, according to recent financial projections. Treasurer Jason Whitesel presented the district’s four-year financial forecast at Wednesday’s board meeting, highlighting a trend of operating deficits and dwindling state funds. Forecast are a tool to […]
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Richland County Community Baby Shower connects families and community
MANSFIELD — Small social change can make huge societal impact. Community Health Access Project (CHAP) Executive Director Brice Eyerly quoted CHAP founders when asked about the annual Richland County Community Baby Shower. “With this event we had more than 400 people register,” he said. “We see those numbers as we look around, but if we […]
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Ontario Board of Education candidates prepare for November election
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after getting in contact with Kellin Sturts. ONTARIO — Four names are on the Nov. 4 ballot to fill three seats on the Ontario Board of Education. The Ontario school board pays members $125 for each meeting, and members serve four-year terms. The positions are non-partisan. Heidi A. […]
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Tensions rise as Lexington teachers and board members clash over contract decision
LEXINGTON — Disrespectful and deceptive. Arrogance not leadership. Planting seeds of doubt. Those were just a few of the ways public commenters described the Lexington Local Schools Board of Education’s decision to unilaterally implement a contract voted down by its teachers union. Dozens of people attended a school board meeting Wednesday night, including students, parents, […]
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Happy Spokes rolls into Primrose, bringing excitement to residents
MANSFIELD — Laughter, fresh air and a little adventure rolled into Primrose Retirement Community at 1301 Millsboro Road Wednesday afternoon as residents enjoyed their Happy Spokes ride. When Karen Deason, who just turned 84, climbed aboard for the first ride of the day, her reaction said it all. “It was great,” she said with a […]
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Galion’s Cameron Fullen gains All-State Band status for a 2nd year
GALION — When asked if she would be willing to switch from trombone to tuba in the fifth grade, Cameron Fullen believed nothing would come out of it. Time proved her wrong. Fullen, a 16-year-old junior at Galion High School, said while she started participating in the musical field almost seven years ago, it has […]
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Nature, art & community shine at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s fall festival
LEXINGTON — Close your eyes and picture a movie scene where an eagle soars across the sky. The majestic screech you hear probably seems like it’s coming from the eagle — but 7-year-old Luke Kennan knows better. “It’s a red-tailed hawk!” he said excitedly at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s (OBS) annual fall festival on Saturday. […]