ONTARIO — The City of Ontario will contribute $25,000 of its CARES Act funding to a grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. City council approved the measure Wednesday night. The funds will go toward the Small Business Grant Program administered by the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce. Funds from the City of Ontario will be limited […]
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Ohio releases ‘abbreviated’ district report cards
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Education has released its annual School Report Cards for the 2019-2020 school year, but these report cards lack something significant — grades. This year’s report cards do not contain overall grades for any district or building. They also don’t include scores for achievement, gap closing or progress — all […]
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Mansfield City Schools shifts to 4 days a week of in-person classes
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Schools took a step toward normal operations Tuesday with the announcement that in-person students will begin attending school four days a week on Sept. 28. Superintendent Stan Jefferson announced the change at Tuesday’s school board meeting, which was the first in-person meeting since the middle of May. Students are currently split […]
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Fair Food Frenzy brings food trucks to Bellville
BELLVILLE — This year’s Bellville Street Fair won’t feature a line of food trucks along Main Street, but there’s still a way to get your fair food fix. The Fair Food Frenzy in Bellville will feature 24 food truck vendors, parked at various locations around town Thursday through Saturday. The Food Frenzy is not organized […]
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Arter chosen 2020 Bellville Fair Queen
BELLVILLE — Lauren Arter almost entered the Bellville Fair Queen competition last year, but her nerves got the best of her. This year, Arter’s decision to face her fears paid off big time. The Clear Fork High School senior was crowned this year’s Bellville Fair Queen. “I was a little nervous, but I had a […]
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Junior Fair kicks off in Bellville
BELLVILLE — The Bellville Fair may look different this year, but junior fair exhibitors will still reap the rewards of their hard work raising animals, growing crops and creating goods and artwork. The 170th Bellville Street Fair got a quiet start with Sunday’s Fair Queen competition, but the Junior Fair officially starts Tuesday. Junior livestock […]
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OPEN SOURCE: Were condo residents told to quarantine after one tested positive for COVID-19?
Editor’s Note: This story was written in response to a reader’s question regarding a case of COVID-19 at The Brittany. Do you have a question you’d like Richland Source to report on? Submit it through our Open Source forum. MANSFIELD — One resident of The Brittany condominiums has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently […]
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Ontario shop owner launches clothing line on HSN
ONTARIO — Brittany Humble loves big earrings, versatile graphic tees and a cute, comfy pair of shoes. Most importantly, she loves helping women feel beautiful. That’s why she offers free styling to every client who walks through the door of her boutique, B.E. Humble. “She’s so relatable. She’s raw, she’s honest. I think people can […]
