MANSFIELD ─ DRM Productions Inc. supports Richland Source because the two organizations share the same values. Jay Miller, DRM’s chief executive officer, said Richland Source’s focus on solutions for problems is what DRM has been doing for its clients. “I always tell people we are a creative group of artists and problem solvers. We use […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Hess Industries growing by helping those in need
MANSFIELD ─ Hess Industries Ltd. has launched its first major expansion, four years after moving to the Mansfield Industrial Park. The construction, scheduled to be finished in late February, will create an additional 8,800 square feet of space for the tool-and-die manufacturer. Owner Mark Hess said the new floor space will allow his team to appropriately […]
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Charleys Philly Steaks returns to Ontario with wings on the menu
ONTARIO ─ After leaving the area for three years, Charleys Philly Steaks returned to Ontario on Tuesday with its submarine sandwich and more ─ including chicken wings. The cheese steak restaurant is back at the same location on the corner of West Fourth Street and North Lexington-Springmill Road. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 10 […]
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Madison Township Trustees weigh salary adjustment to reduce budget deficit
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ To improve Madison Township’s financial condition, Chairman Trustee Dan Fletcher suggested making an adjustment for the trustees’ salaries. Fletcher brought the issue to attention in the board’s Monday evening meeting. He said the expense in this year’s general fund from January to November is $139,110.15, only slightly higher than that of 2019. […]
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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development to announce Small Business of the Year on Dec. 16
MANSFIELD – Winners for the Small Business of the Year award will be announced on Dec. 16 when the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development livestreams the awards ceremony on it’s Facebook page. The chamber announced finalists of the award on Friday. For the 14-and-fewer employee category, the finalists are DRM Productions, Elzy Milling and […]
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K.E. McCartney’s expansion supporting local economy
MANSFIELD ─ The expansion of K. E. McCartney and Associates, Inc. (KEM) is more than business growth. It is also about supporting the community. “We decided to do it right now because of the economy. It’s a risky time to do it but it’s the best time to do it. These local businesses need our […]
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Spherion Mid Ohio activates dedicated division to recruit professionals
ONTARIO ─ To better assist companies find skilled employees and to place professionals in the best positions, Spherion Mid Ohio has established a new department focusing on direct-hire and professional placement services. The staffing agency held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new office area at its Ontario location on Thursday afternoon. The 3,000-square foot space […]
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Ontario Municipal Building to close on Dec. 4
ONTARIO ─ The Ontario City Municipal Building will be closed to the public beginning Friday due to the spread of COVID-19. The announcement came a week after Richland County hit all seven indicators in the state health advisory system. Jeffrey Wilson, Ontario Service-Safety director, said the building will be closed until further notice at the […]
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Plymouth shop to open Dec. 3, showcasing Ohio-made products
PLYMOUTH ─ Lindsay Dills had an interesting spin on the world’s state of affairs in relation to her own goals in 2020. “If we could make something great out of the crappiest year ever, why not try to do something positive?” Dills said. With that kind of spirit, the Plymouth entrepreneur and her business partner, […]