MANSFIELD — Public transit opportunities will soon expand with the addition of a Go Bus stop in Mansfield. Jill Rohr, transit fiscal officer for Richland County Transit, confirmed RCT signed a contract with Go Bus during its monthly meeting Wednesday. Go Bus is a federally-subsidized intercity bus service that connects various smaller communities across Ohio […]
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Open Source: What happened to Ontario’s plans for a wastewater treatment plant?
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is in response to a reader-submitted question through Open Source, a platform where readers can submit questions to the staff. ONTARIO — In August, the city of Ontario was ready to purchase 70 acres of land for a new wastewater treatment plant. City officials talked with the owner and agreed on a price. […]
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Humane Society of Richland County prioritizing smart spending
MANSFIELD — The Humane Society of Richland County has experienced significant shifts over the past year, including the addition of new staff, the departure of a longtime manager and readjusted hours. Nevertheless, administrators and board leadership are confident about the future of the organization. After reaching a point of financial crisis a few years ago, […]
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Shelby ‘turns on’ new 14-acre solar power field
SHELBY — At this very moment, Shelby residents could be lighting their living rooms, charging their phones and heating their homes with solar power. Shelby’s solar array is officially up and running, representatives of AEP said Monday. John Ensman, Shelby’s director of utilities, said the 14-acre solar field was first energized on Dec. 28 for […]
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Main Street Books manager receives James Patterson prize
MANSFIELD — End-of-the-year bonuses are enjoyed by many employees this time of year, but the luxury is rarely afforded to small business owners. Llalan Fowler, manager of Main Street Books, is an exception. Fowler recently received a “Christmas bonus” from the James Patterson Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program. Each year, the program gives Christmas bonuses to a select number […]
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Community sings “Hallelujah” at Handel sing-along
MANSFIELD — Voices soared inside the chapel of the First United Methodist Church Friday evening, as community members gathered to one of the most well-known oratorios in the history of music. Organized by Mid Ohio Opera, the Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along allowed singers of all ages and skill levels to join and sing seven selections from […]
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It’s not too late to see the Marshall Park light display in Ontario
ONTARIO — Christmas Day is past, but the Festival of Lights at Marshall Park will run through Jan. 1, according to its creator, Gary Levelius. The show features flashing figurines of penguins and skaters and hand-painted wood cut-outs of snowmen, Christmas trees and more. Nearly 10,000 light bulbs are sequenced to glimmer in time with […]
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Denim N Lace clothing store debuts in Shelby
SHELBY — Amanda Heinberger doesn’t like the word ‘boutique.’ It brings to mind high-end, women’s fashion. That’s not the vibe she wants for Denim N Lace, her new clothing store at 153 Mansfield Avenue. “I want everybody to feel welcome when they walk in,” she said. “It’s not extreme. It’s not runway fashion. I just […]
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Robot serves as ring bearer for local wedding
ONTARIO — Orion and Gabriella DeYoe had a fairly traditional wedding. It took place in a church, with bridesmaids, groomsmen … and a blue-and-yellow robot rolling down the aisle. Long before they decided to get married, the couple joked about including a robot in their wedding party. “Before Orion and I even got engaged, we […]
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Downtown church spearheads private improvement project
MANSFIELD — A snow-covered pile of bricks frequently covers the lot across from First English Lutheran this time of year. But come spring, the church hopes to introduce a playground and green space. Demolishing rundown structures and improving distressed properties are usually tasks reserved for wealthy investors or the Richland County Land Bank. But the historic […]