MANSFIELD ─ The cities of Mansfield and Ontario signed a new wastewater treatment contract on Monday. The new contract, starting April 1, can last up to 30 years and will continue Mansfield’s current treatment service for Ontario. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the city could opt-out after the first 10 years if it so chooses. […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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New Mansfield business supports orphans through coffee sales
MANSFIELD ─ Sarah Miller opened a coffee shop with the hope of making a difference with customers. The shop, Barrington Café, started serving on March 15. It’s located at 13 Park Ave. West, inside the Barrington One building. It serves coffee, refresher, smoothie and many other items. Miller said the shop uses coffee beans from […]
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Snow Trails sees historic visitation amid the pandemic
MANSFIELD ─ Scott Crislip said Snow Trails saw “a pleasant surprise” in its 60th season. The ski resort’s general manager was referring to the historic visitation over the past three months. The season has just come to an end. He said the number grew at least 50 percent from the last two years, some of […]
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Ontario City Council passes $16.1 million 2021 budget
ONTARIO ─ Ontario City Council passed the city’s 2021 final budget at $16,143,333 on Wednesday night. The original proposed budget was slightly over $16.1 million. After a discussion at the finance committee, the city increased the expense for the 4th of July fireworks and other special events from $10,000 to $50,000. Dave Rehfeldt, at-large council […]
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COVID-19 ripple effects: Richland County saw suicide, overdose numbers surge in 2020
MANSFIELD — It was a very bad year for not only overdoses, but also suicides and COVID-19 had a very direct impact on all of that, Joe Trolian said of 2020. Trolian is the executive director for Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board. While not providing direct services, the board plans and evaluates […]
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Justus sworn in as new Madison Twp. Fire Chief
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ After six months of waiting, Madison Township has a new fire department leader. Township Trustees Chairman Jim Houser swore in Kenneth Justus as the new fire chief at trustees’ Monday evening meeting. Justus’ family and former colleagues at Mantua-Shalersville Fire Department and Mantua Police Department also joined the ceremony. The position has […]
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Ontario resident brings “Sunnee” service to Richland County
MANSFIELD ─ Sunnee Ball is the person who brings energy to a room ─ with her smiling face. She talks fast. But you would have a clear sense of her passion. She said she loves to help people. And that is why she recently started the business, SunneeShyne Legal Support Services LLC. Ball said she […]
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Malabar Farm State Park welcomes visitors with fresh maple syrup
LUCAS – Malabar Farm State Park is on track to flourish this year. While the Maple Syrup Festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fresh maple syrup and new items are ready for visitors at the park’s gift shop. Malabar Farm State Park manager Jenny Roar said farm workers started tapping 700 maple trees […]
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Catalyst Rehab Telethon raises $124,049 amid the pandemic
MANSFIELD – Mansfield-area residents did not stop their support for essential health services amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The 30th annual Catalyst Rehab Telethon held in early February received a total pledge of $124,049, according to Catalyst Life Services. The non-profit, in operation for more than 65 years, provides addiction, vocational, audiology and deaf services. On […]