ONTARIO — Ontario city council was a bit smaller than usual during its first meeting of 2020, following resignations from two members last month. Mark Weidemyre, third ward council member, announced his retirement at the Dec. 4 meeting; Larry Arnold, council member at large, announced his resignation at the Dec. 18 meeting. Since both men […]
Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
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Customers swarm Stoodt’s Market in Bellville amid rumors of closing
BELLVILLE — The parking lot of Stoodt’s Market in Bellville was nearly full Saturday, as long-time customers and shoppers from neighboring towns swarmed to take advantage of a 50-percent off everything sale. Following weeks of rumors and a dwindling stock, news spread on Facebook that the store is closing Saturday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m.. […]
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Ontario city council schedules Feb. 5 public hearing for fences & walls
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council announced Wednesday a Feb. 5 public hearing to discuss possible revisions to the city’s zoning ordinance regarding fences and walls. “Any time the city changes planning code, we have to have a public hearing,” explained Andrew Medwid, the city’s law director. While the planning commission has not proposed changes, council will […]