MANSFIELD — The Cherry Hill Youth Home is a unique new residential facility, but inside, it looks pretty much like an average home. There are comfy navy coaches in the living room and a wood dining table. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment, plus bright blue utensils and floor mats adorned with cheerful cartoon […]
Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
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Ontario city council appointments delayed
ONTARIO — Can a public school teacher or a firefighter serve on city council? Members of the Republican Central Committee aren’t sure, which caused a delay in the appointment of two Ontario city council members Tuesday. The committee had set a meeting last night to appoint replacements for two vacant seats — Ontario’s Third Ward […]
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Infrastructure a top priority for Crestline mayor
CRESTLINE — Linda Horning Pitt has big plans for Crestline. The newly inaugurated mayor sees the village as an area with untapped potential and hopes to attract more business to the community. “We’re looking at getting our infrastructure in place so that we’re a more viable place for businesses to come into,” said Horning Pitt. […]
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Hess Industries serves tool and die clients worldwide
MANSFIELD — It’s easy to take for granted the numerous metal products around us. Phone chargers, pots and pans, door hinges are all so ubiquitous, it would be easy to assume they are near-effortless to make. Yet all of these products owe their existence to the tool and die makers. They manufacture the equipment that […]
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Evacuation order lifted after Hanley Rd. gas leak
MANSFIELD — The evacuation caused by a leak at a Columbia Gas pump station has been lifted, according to the Washington Township Fire Department. Residents can return to their homes. Hanley Road westbound at the intersection of Hanley Road and U.S. 42 was still closed as of 6 p.m. Workers were still at the pump […]
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Bellville’s Tree Toss fundraiser benefits local special needs sports teams
BELLVILLE — Jimmy Fisher flexed his arms at his side before swinging them upward and out to loosen his should blades. His face was set with sober determination as he pulled on a pair of black gloves and bent over to pick up a six-foot Christmas tree. Spectators cheered “Go Jimmy!” from the sidelines. His […]
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Panda Express holds fundraiser for Ontario Youth Sports on Friday
ONTARIO — The new Panda Express in Ontario will celebrate its grand opening Friday with a charity fundraiser. The restaurant will donate 50 percent of its Friday proceeds to Ontario Youth Sports, an organization that provides community-based programs and youth sports leagues throughout the year. Guests must mention to the cashier upon ordering that they […]
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Richland County Land Bank authorizes lawsuit against Sandusky non-profit
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank’s board of directors Wednesday authorized a lawsuit against a Sandusky-based non-profit organization. The lawsuit is an effort to re-acquire six parcels of land located on Dillon and Crandal roads in Mansfield. The land bank sold the parcels for $356 in August 2018 to Crystal Tower Women’s and Children’s Shelter […]
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Richland Bank upgrades elevators, downtown traffic should return to normal
MANSFIELD — Two blocks of Park Avenue West between Main and Mulberry Streets were closed off Wednesday, as a yellow crane transferred equipment off and onto the roof of the Richland Bank building. Chris Hiner, president of Richland Bank, said the bank is in the process of replacing the building’s two elevators. The eight-story building […]