ONTARIO — Ontario City Council discussed multiple topics at its Wednesday meeting, from how the city might spend CARES Act money, to the opening date of the Five Guys franchise to the possible development of townhouses on Ferguson Road. Mayor Randy Hutchison said the new Five Guys location is set to open Aug. 17. At […]
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SERVE plans weekend of local projects
SAVANNAH — A total of 25 service projects in two days may seem like an ambitious goal, but that’s exactly what the coordinators and volunteers of SERVE plan to accomplish Aug. 7 and 8. Volunteers from the community will be completing service projects throughout the Crestview school district and surrounding areas, including Savannah and Bailey […]
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Former Discovery School teacher honored as Regional Teacher of the Year
ASHLAND — BreAnn Fennell is always looking for new ways to grow as an educator, whether it’s networking with other teachers or trying out new teaching methods. “I love my job. It’s more than my profession. It’s my hobby,” said Fennell, a first and second grade teacher at Reagan Elementary School. “I’m always working to […]
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Here’s what we know about Mansfield City Schools’ reopening plan
MANSFIELD — There are a lot of questions about the restart of schools all over the nation, and north central Ohio is no different. On July 29, Richland Source and Mansfield City Schools hosted a virtual community meeting called “What’s the Plan, Stan?” Due to technical difficulties, we are not able to provide a recording […]
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Open Source: Why can’t I drive into Middle and South Parks anymore?
Editor’s Note: This article was written in response to a question submitted through Open Source. MANSFIELD — With public health officials encouraging social distancing and limited face-to-face contact, getting out and enjoying public parks can be a great, free way to boost your mood and beat cabin fever. But what if there’s nowhere to park […]
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Ashland church helps Culler celebrate centennial birthday
ASHLAND — Jerry Culler sat in a lawn chair under a canopy tent, smiling as vehicles rolled through the parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church. Culler turned 100 years old on Friday, and his family was determined that he’d have a proper and safe celebration. “As a family, we thought it was very important that […]
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Ontario Local Schools rolls out COVID-19 re-opening plan
ONTARIO — Rigorous sanitation, daily temperature checks, the option of an online academy and facial coverings will all become a regular part of public education in Ontario this fall. Ontario Local Schools released on Thursday its COVID-19 reopening plan to teachers and families. The plan, which outlines the district’s rules and guidelines for the 2020-2021 […]
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89-year-old man keeps tradition alive at Shelby Bicycle Days
SHELBY — Bob Chilcote smiled and waved from the back of an open trailer as it rolled down Main Street during the Shelby Bicycle Days parade on Saturday afternoon. Chilcote has been part of the parade every year since the founding of Shelby Bicycle Days 28 years ago. Normally, he rides his bicycle, but the […]
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Balderson visits Mansfield in “back-to-business tour”
MANSFIELD — Congressman Troy Balderson visited Mansfield on Friday during his “back-to-business tour.” Balderson said his primary purpose was to check on business owners and get feedback on federal aid programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. “I want to continue looking at the small businesses and seeing what needs […]