MANSFIELD — There are few excitements greater than the joy of a child waking up on Christmas morning to see a pile of gifts under the tree. But for some families, providing those presents is impossible without help. For nearly 20 years, the Adopt a Child program has provided holiday gifts to some of Richland […]
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Cleveland-Cliffs to buy AK Steel
CLEVELAND — The acquisition of AK Steel by a Cleveland-based manufacturer should have a minimal impact on AK Steel’s Mansfield Works plant, a spokesperson said. “We do not anticipate significant headcount reductions … and we do not anticipate facility closures as part of the expected synergies,” said Lisa Jester, corporate manager of communications and public […]
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Bellville breaks ground on new housing development
BELLVILLE — A new neighborhood is coming to the village of Bellville. Urban Meadows, a new development of approximately 40 acres, will be located on the south side of the village off of State Route 13, next to Hamilton Hills. “We’re thrilled, of course, that they’re building homes right here in the village of Bellville,” […]
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Hess Industries and Baker’s Collision Repair win Small Business of the Year Award
MANSFIELD — After weeks of anticipation, the Richland Area Chamber has named Baker’s Collision Repair and Hess Industries Ltd. the winners of this year’s Small Business of the Year award. Hess Industries received the honor in the 14 or fewer employees category; Baker’s in the 15 or more employees category. The two businesses were honored […]
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Ontario third ward councilman Mark Weidemyre will retire next year
ONTARIO — After 15 years on the Ontario City Council, Mark Weidemyre will retire at this end of this year. Weidemyre announced his retirement at a city council meeting this past Wednesday. “I’d like to take this time to tell you how long I’ve enjoyed working with all of you,” he said. Weidemyre, who ran […]
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Butler/Bellville wastewater treatment plant praised as collaborative effort
BUTLER — The villages of Butler and Bellville celebrated a historic groundbreaking Wednesday, as the two villages came together pioneer a new approach to wastewater treatment. Traditionally, each town or village has its own plant, but the two Clear Fork Valley communities decided to pool their resources and build a shared plant. “I’m just really […]
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Christmas Time in the City kicks off Mansfield holiday season
MANSFIELD — It only took a second to light up the Christmas tree at the corner of Main and Fourth Street, but the festivities at Downtown Mansfield’s Christmas Time in City celebration provided hours of fun for local families. Long after the most of the crowds had vanished, the Easterling family stayed. Three-year-old Henry was […]
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Tygers return home to hero’s welcome
MANSFIELD — After a hard-fought loss at the state finals in Canton, the Mansfield Tygers returned to a proud crowd of supporters Friday night. Fans from across Richland County, many of whom traveled to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the 14-7 overtime loss to Trotwood Madison, waited for nearly an hour in the […]