BUTLER, Ohio – After foreclosure earlier this year, Clear Fork Ski Resort is reopening with a few changes – the biggest of which perhaps are new ownership and a tweak in the name. “We deliberately kept the ‘Clear Fork Resort’ part of the name to carry the connection to the valley, to evoke fond memories […]
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Teenage girl dies early Friday morning in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A 14-year-old girl was found unresponsive by Mansfield officials just before 1 a.m. Friday morning at 98 South Franklin St., according to a news release from the Mansfield Police Department. She was pronounced dead after Mansfield Fire Department personnel transported her to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital. “The investigation is ongoing and no further […]
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Small Business Saturday goes countywide
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio – For the first time, Small Business Saturday is a countywide effort. Instead of hosting independent initiatives this Saturday, the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce; Main Street Books; Be Focal, Buy Local; Shelby Area Business Group; Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Ontario Growth Association have collaborated to make the national […]
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‘All they’re looking for is love’
SHILOH, Ohio – For one Shiloh couple, adoption is about more than a nationally-recognized month – it’s about giving a child a chance to feel love and stability – even if that child is older. That’s precisely what Brandi and Chad Martin did when they adopted their first child, 10-year-old Amber, in September, a decision […]
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Ghosts of Christmas Past to mark first living history tour at Oak Hill
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For one day this holiday season, Oak Hill Cottage will be occupied by versions of former residents. In addition to its regular holiday tours, the Ghosts of Christmas Past event will haunt the cottage from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12, giving the historical house its first venture into “living history.” “Some of […]
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Magical moments, train make way in Shelby
SHELBY, Ohio – The annual Moments of Christmas Magic celebration made its way through the streets of Shelby on Sunday, marking the third installment of the beloved holiday event. An estimated 3,000 to 3,500 people took advantage of the festivities, having opportunities to meet classic holiday characters such as Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, Rudolph […]
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Gone to the dogs: Maize Memorial Dog Park opens
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Ontario’s Maize Memorial Dog Park officially is open for play. The first phase of the project, which included installing a 6-foot tall industrial fence around the space, wrapped up in the last week. Maize Memorial Dog Park Chair Demrie Alonzo, who spearheaded the project, said the opening of the park has been […]
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HSP Imaging finds home in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Keeping overhead costs and capital low is one reason Daniel DiOrio could open his new business in a “growing downtown” area. Sheer passion for the work is another way the 1996 Lexington High School graduate was able to launch his business – HSP Imaging. “What I like to do and what everyone […]
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Christmas Tree arrives in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Thanks to the generosity of one Mansfield local, the city again has a live Christmas tree for the holidays. Linda Teagardner donated the large evergreen tree from her 420 Agate Ave. property, giving downtown its holiday centerpiece. She said the city approached her about donating the tree. “I just thought it was […]
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Richland Academy set to perform holiday classic
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland Academy of the Arts gave a taste of things to come Saturday night, hosting a preview party of its upcoming holiday performance. The academy dancers will put on “The Nutcracker” three times between Dec. 4 and 5 at Shelby High School. While the dancers have performed the classic before, Richland […]