BELLVILLE — If you’ve ever wished you could grab a loaded tea or healthy shake, and a cute new outfit all in one stop, Bellville is your destination. Residents can sip, shop and celebrate when Bellville Nutrition and CALL Boutique hosts a grand opening event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at […]
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The Autism Center in Ohio expands research-based therapy services
ONTARIO — The Autism Center has expanded its services at 68 Briggs Drive, designed to help children with autism build developmental, social and communication skills while preparing to transition back to traditional classrooms. The center, which opened in 2023, provides occupational, speech and language and physical therapy alongside educational programming. The program maintains a ratio […]
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Ontario officers to receive life-saving award after rescue at Outback Steakhouse
ONTARIO — Ontario Police Officer Rod Roose and Officer Brody Martin will receive life-saving awards after using a specialized device to rescue a choking man at a local restaurant. Officers will receive the awards on Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at FOP Lodge 32 in recognition of their actions during an incident at Outback Steakhouse […]
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Fog couldn’t stop futures: JA Inspire connects hundreds of students with local careers
MANSFIELD — Fog and two-hour delays may have put a few hiccups in the JA Inspire event on Thursday morning. But they couldn’t dim the excitement inside the career exploration event. Hundreds of students still showed up, eager to try new skills and imagine where their futures might lead. Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio […]
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Ontario residents urge city officials to reject Walker Lake Road rezoning
ONTARIO — Concerns continue to grow over a proposed rezoning along Walker Lake Road, where residents urged city officials to reject the plan during Wednesday evening’s meeting. The second reading of the proposal, which would change the property from R-2 Medium Density Residential to a Planned Unit Development, received multiple comments during public commentary. In […]
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90-year-old Albright continues Valentine tradition at OhioHealth Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Annette Albright celebrated her 90th birthday on Valentine’s Day the same way she has marked the occasion for decades — by giving a gift to someone else. For years Albright has delivered a teddy bear and card to the first baby girl born on Valentine’s Day at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, quietly sharing her […]
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Born before electricity: Shenandoah Christian Church celebrates 150 years
SHILOH — For 150 years, a small church located at 5642 State Route 13 North, has rung its bell, gathered its neighbors and held fast to a faith born on the American frontier. Shenandoah Christian Church marks a century and a half of worship this year, tracing its roots to 1876. Long before paved roads, […]
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Harriet Tubman comes alive at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — Every great dream begins with a dreamer. One of those dreamers was Harriet Tubman. The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library hosted Harriet Tubman: Straight Up Outta’ the Underground as part of its Black History celebration on Saturday afternoon. Presented by the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, the one-woman production transformed history into a live experience. […]
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Element of Art’s ‘The Light Within’ highlights the talents of those with developmental disabilities
MANSFIELD — Winter’s darkest weeks won’t last long at Element of Art, thanks to an immersive exhibition titled The Light Within. On Feb. 20, starting at 5 p.m., the non-profit gallery will flip the switch and invite the community to see talent, creativity and possibility in a whole new glow. RNI, Inc. hosts The Light […]
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Cellblocks to card tables: Vintage Vegas fundraiser set for March 28 at Ohio State Reformatory
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 […]