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Lexington moves forward with safety corridor project in the village
LEXINGTON — A $500,000 state grant will fund a long-awaited safety corridor project along East Main Street, between Castor Road and the village square, beginning in September. “The project has been in the works for nearly four years, following a successful application for a safety grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation,” Mayor Bob Jarvis […]
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New home, same mission: NAMI Richland County relocates
ONTARIO — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Richland County will be celebrating its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. on Sept. 8. “Our new space represents a milestone in NAMI Richland County’s growth, but it’s also a testament to the strength of community partnerships,” Aubrie Hall, executive director, said.
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Project Search marks 20 years of preparing students with disabilities
MANSFIELD — Project Search has bounced back to full strength, ready to guide a new class of students with disabilities toward career success. Katie Getz, instructor and coordinator of Project Search for the past 11 years, said COVID-19 created many struggles for the program. She said their classes got smaller during those years and they […]
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Lexington community embraces Morgan Roszman in special welcome-home event
LEXINGTON — Morgan Roszman isn’t ready to go to school and see her friends. So her friends — and many other community members — came to see her on Wednesday, the first day of the new school year for Lexington Local Schools.
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Kyle Webb resigns from Ontario City Council, citing plans to relocate
ONTARIO — Kyle Webb said he believes Ontario is headed in the right direction and he finds it difficult to step away before he can see the results of future projects. “I wish I could see all the growth that is planned and everything that is in store for the future of Ontario,” said Webb, […]
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SparkJoy ABA celebrates two years, launching first brick-and-mortar site
ONTARIO – A local parent’s story of challenge and advocacy led to SparkJoy Applied Behavior Analysis’ first brick-and-mortar location. Donnie Gallagher, founder and clinical director of SparkJoy ABA said, that early on, an Ontario parent reached out, advocating for her son, sharing challenges in finding local, quality behavioral services.
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Cutting glass, cultivating beauty: inside Mansfield’s Wildflower Studio
MANSFIELD – Nikki Noel did not expect a two-hour stained glass class to change the course of her life. She said the two-hour class grew her love for the craft, even if the load the tools and materials was intimidating. The experience led to buying all the things needed for doing stained glass at home […]
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Decades of service: Merris Welge named 2025 Outstanding Senior for Richland County
ONTARIO – Applause and celebration filled the Hawkins Conference Center on Friday, as Richland County native Merris Welge was named a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Senior Award. Hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, the annual ceremony highlights individuals from across the region who dedicate their time and services, leaving a […]
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Ashland teen’s dedication earns national recognition via American Heritage Girls troop
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