EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked readers to nominate heroes from the community during the coronavirus crisis using our Open Source platform. MANSFIELD — Mansfield resident Ophinell Davis is living proof that nothing can stop true love — not even a pandemic. Every day, Davis visits his wife Mildred at Liberty Nursing Center of Mansfield. The 88-year-old Mansfield resident has […]
Katie Ellington, Staff Reporter
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Richland Mall reopens amid limited hours
ONTARIO — The Richland Mall finally reopened its doors Tuesday, with limited hours and retailers returning for business. Businesses that re-opened inside the mall included Ashcroft & Oak, Avon, ESL Electronics, The Finish Line, Gifts 4 You, Gift Gallery, Grandslam Sports, Journeys, Lenscrafters and The Shoe Dept. Most are open during the mall’s current operating […]
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Barrington Deli relocates, changes name to The DELI
MANSFIELD — It’s been a busy couple of months for Chad and Brandy Monroe. The husband-and-wife team behind Barrington Deli have relocated to a new storefront across the street from their previous location. The DELI opened its doors at 28 Park Avenue West on March 26. “We’re constantly busy here,” Chad said. He and Brandy are […]
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Richland County schools deal with funding cuts in wake of Ohio’s COVID-19 reductions
COLUMBUS — Richland County school districts will lose approximately $2.7 million in operating funds by the end of fiscal year 2020, according to data released from the Ohio Office of Budget and Management. The cuts come as part of a $300 million reduction statewide for Ohio’s public school districts. “Unlike the federal government, we have to balance […]
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Staffing agencies continue serving job seekers
MANSFIELD — As Ohio “reopens” amid historically high unemployment, agencies devoted to helping people find jobs are still operating, often remotely. Temp2Higher is continuing to counsel clients and help with job placements. Tionna Perdue is also meeting with job seekers on an as-needed, appointment only basis. “We do have several essential jobs available so we […]
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Richland County Land Bank considers purchase of Plymouth Hotel
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board had preliminary discussions Wednesday about the possibility of acquiring a dilapidated storefront in downtown Plymouth. Land bank manager Amy Hamrick asked the board to consider whether or not to take on the Plymouth Hotel, at 26 Trux Street. According to Hamrick, the Village of Plymouth has wanted […]
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Ontario city council discusses economic impact of COVID-19
ONTARIO — As Ohio’s economy begins to reopen, city governments are grappling with projected revenue losses due to COVID-19. “It’s probably too early to really tell,” Jim Hairston, Ontario’s treasurer, said during the city’s finance committee meeting. “I wish I had some answers. If we sit down a month from now it’s going to be different.” […]