EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to reader-submitted questions through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ─ A project of building a new home for Washington Township Fire and Road Departments has been moved forward after the residents’ approval in early May. […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Major Metals Company to complete expansion amid a challenging year
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP ─ Major Metals Company has moved forward its expansion project to the final phase. Workers were busy working on the foundation of a tube mill this week at the 48,000-square-foot building recently finished. President and COO Sam Mason said he expected the mill to start running sometime in August. The project will create […]
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How local brewery adapted to COVID-19 pandemic and became a no-tipping business
MANSFIELD ─ Starting in May, things are slightly different at The Phoenix Brewing Company, which does not accept tips anymore. “There’s no place on a credit card receipt to add a tip like a normal (receipt),” co-founder Scott Cardwell said. “When folks ask that question, we just say we’re no longer a tipping establishment. So, […]
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Garn & Toussant promoted at Mansfield Fire Dept.
MANSFIELD ─ Two men within the Mansfield Fire Department were promoted Thursday morning. Lori Cope, Mansfield safety service director, swore in Lt. Robert Garn as a captain. Firefighter Todd Toussant was sworn in as a lieutenant. Garn, who has worked at the agency for 21 years, said he enjoys the camaraderie and the work […]
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Enhanced Fourth of July celebration returns to Ontario this weekend
ONTARIO ─ The community is poised for a full-scale Fourth of July celebration in Ontario this year. The festivities will begin with the first Ontario Youth Sports Land Regatta at Marshall Park on the evening of July 2. OYS director Kenn Spencer said the event is still open for registration and first place will win $1,500. […]
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Family helping tradition inspired Mansfield woman to start foster care agency
MANSFIELD ─ Ashantia Ginn joked that foster care is in her blood. That is why founding her own foster care agency, New Mercy Outreach, was the right thing to do, she said. In early May, the nonprofit moved into its first physical location at 1221 South Trimble Road after starting operation in November 2019. […]
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Mansfield yard truck dealership supports distribution centers nationwide
MANSFIELD ─ You might have driven past Eagle Mark 4 on Ashland Road and seen the yard trucks lining up at the site, but you didn’t think twice. Those trucks are widely used in Amazon or Tyson Foods distribution centers, with a significant increase in online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And Eagle Mark 4 […]
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Smith turns truck into deep-fried food business
MANSFIELD ─ The smell of Darrell Smith’s deep-fried food easily attracts groups of customers. His food truck, Smitty’s & Co., has been in operation since 2018, according to the owner. Popular items include buffalo fry, Smitty fry, Smitty chicken sandwich and deep-fried salmon. Smith said he had the buffalo fry at a restaurant in San […]
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Jersey Mike’s Subs will soon welcome customers in Ontario
ONTARIO ─ A new option for sub sandwiches will soon be available in Richland County. Jersey Mike’s Subs, a chain restaurant offering Northeast-American style sub sandwiches, has occupied the storefront at 783 North Lexington-Springmill Road in Ontario and started renovating the space. Andrew Sample, co-owner of local Jersey Mike’s franchise, told Richland Source via an […]
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Rosewood native Lora Current crowned 2021 Miss Ohio
MANSFIELD ─ After two years of waiting, the Buckeye state welcomed its newest Miss Ohio on Saturday night ─ Lora Current. Current, 20, will represent Ohio at the Miss America Competition later this year. The first runner-up of 2021 Miss Ohio was Miss Miami Valley Mackenzie Rian Perry. The second runner-up was Grace Brown, Miss […]