ONTARIO ─ The Republican Party is looking for a new Ontario City Council president. Previous council president James Hellinger sent a retirement letter to the GOP last month and stepped down on Nov. 1. Ontario Mayor Randy Hutchinson said the Republicans would need to replace the position within 45 days after receiving the notification. Hellinger, […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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King expects Gorman-Rupp to continue growth as he takes the helm
MANSFIELD ─ “I have big shoes to fill,” Scott King said of his new role at the Gorman-Rupp Company. The 46-year-old vice president and chief operating officer was recently promoted to president and chief operating officer. The promotion will take effect in January. While the new responsibility is a little nerve-racking, King said he is […]
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Seven part-time personnel to join Madison Twp. Fire Dept.
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Seven part-time firefighters will boost the workforce of Madison Township Fire Department. Township trustees approved the recruitment at Monday night’s meeting. The fire department currently has 14 full-time firefighters and several part-time personnel. In his request for the approval, Captain Jeff Pate, acting fire chief, said the department has had numerous […]
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Online sessions aim to keep Richland County leadership growing amid pandemic
MAMNSFIELD ─ To keep leadership development going during the pandemic, Mansfield-Richland Area Education Foundation will start a virtual program with sessions featuring local and national professionals. The program is called The Learning Lab. Chamber Foundation manager Nikki Lewis said it’s composed of microlearning series and development series. The former is a group of hour-long sessions […]
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Mansfield resident finds apprenticeship can be a promising choice in an uncertain job market
MANSFIELD ─ Alex Culler said he’s had a lot of opportunities since becoming an electrician, even in the middle of a pandemic. In the past three years, he traveled to nine states in a conversion van — for work. Recently, the Bellville man who now lives in Mansfield started a new job with ESI Electrical […]
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Possible second COVID-19 shutdown disappoints business owners
MANSFIELD ─ Concerned and disappointed is how owners of bars, restaurants and fitness centers reacted Thursday to a possible second COVID-19 shutdown order. On Wednesday evening, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced revised mask orders and a limit on the gathering of 10 or more people. He also warned the state would close restaurants, bars and […]
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CARES Act to fund 4th medic unit at Madison Twp. Fire Dept.
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Madison Township Trustees approved the use of CARES Act funds for the fire department on Monday night, including buying equipment to activate the fourth medic unit. Trustees agreed to reimburse the fire department and EMS with the federal grant in their first November meeting. They approved the increase in budget for the […]
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COVID-19 causes business slowdown on First Friday
MANSFIELD ─ COVID-19 slowed down business on First Friday in the Carrousel District of downtown Mansfield. While the carnival music is still on at Richland Carrousel Park, not many children are coming. Director Sharon Bishop said they are doing only about 50 percent of the business that they should be doing. The Carrousel reopened in […]
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More than 20 restaurants signed up for ‘Restaurant Week’ in Richland County
MANSFIELD ─ More than 20 area restaurants will offer discounts or a buy-one-get-one-free deal during “Restaurant Week” in Richland County, starting Nov. 15. The first-time event is organized by Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development. Lisa Duckworth, the chamber’s program and events manager for the chamber, said this year’s “Savor and Sip” event was canceled due […]
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Softball fields down to one at Ontario’s Stowell Park, playground equipment to come
Ontario ─ To consolidate youth sports events in Ontario, the city will reduce three softball fields to one at Stowell Park by spring next year. Playground equipment will be installed to serve residents in the area. Park Committee of Ontario City Council had a discussion on Wednesday about adjusting and improving the use of Stowell […]