Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Madison Township to increase zoning fees in 2021
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ The zoning permit fees at Madison Township are going to increase $10 to $20 next year. The board of trustees voted for the change at Monday night’s meeting, with an objection from Chairman Trustee Dan Fletcher. He said he objected because of the lack of information about zoning fees from surrounding townships […]
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Infrared Sauna Center offers relaxation at Richland Mall
ONTARIO ─ Heather Fighter wanted to open an infrared sauna center because she knew it would help people — just like it helped her. Fighter had her first infrared sauna in Columbus earlier this year and knew right away she wanted to buy an infrared pod herself. “It just makes you feel really good after […]
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Ski season is underway at Snow Trails for the 60th season
MANSFIELD ─ The 60th season of the slopes opening at Snow Trails is slightly different from previous years. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ski resort added more safety protocols and adjusted the opening hours. Marketing manager Nate Wolleson said the slopes are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. until Jan. 3 to […]
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Debt Recovery Solutions of Ohio & DRM Productions Inc. win Small Business of the Year Awards
MANSFIELD ─ Kathy Shambre said her company became a “star” with the 2020 Small Business of the Year Award. Her business, Debt Recovery Solutions of Ohio, won the honor of the 15-and-more employee category on Wednesday. The winner for the 14-and-less employee category was DRM Productions Inc. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Richland […]
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Santa in uniform: Ontario first responders bring Christmas to children in need
ONTARIO ─ First responders were on a special mission Tuesday ─ distributing toys to families in need. Men and women in uniform were busy in and out of the service building at Marshall Park, carrying piles of basketballs, dolls and all kinds of toys. Families picked up the presents with gratefulness ─ one of them […]
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New Shelby coffee shop offering a sip of holidays
SHELBY ─ Angel Gordan’s new business is more than a coffee shop. It is a place for families. The entrepreneur opened Ivory Bean Coffee House in downtown Shelby with her mother-in-law, Paula. Gordan, the mother of eight children, said her family is the most important factor in her life. Combining that belief with Gordan’s passion […]
