MANSFIELD ─ In Darrell Smith’s opinion, Juneteenth is a day that recognizes the unity of the country but hasn’t been promoted very much. That is why he and some community members are organizing the Juneteenth Festival, which will take place at John Todd Park on June 19 from noon until sunset. Smith said multiple food […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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New food business brings Cajun taste to the area
ONTARIO ─ A major work injury three years ago pushed Bryson Pollard to develop a food business — Bryson’s Cajun Seafood & Cuisines. The Mansfield resident said he was a construction worker before suffering an injury that led to six reconstructive surgeries on his right leg. Doctors said he wasn’t going to be able to […]
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The Blueberry Patch ready to thrive in new self-built facility
MANSFIELD ─ The Beilsteins have created a new chapter in The Blueberry Patch, a 40-year-old business. The family recently moved the operation into a new facility with a dining area that can accommodate up to 300 people. Space is twice in size as the old building and suitable for weddings and events. Richland Area Chamber […]
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Wilford joins Ontario City Council to help the city thrive
ONTARIO ─ Ontario City Council welcomed its newest member last week. Chad Wilford was sworn in as an at-large councilman on June 2. He was appointed by the Republican Party to fill the position left by former council member Larry Collins, who resigned in April. Wilford, 37, said he was a little nervous at the […]
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Madison Twp. moves to encapsulate contaminated demolition site
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ After months of seeking ways and a grant to help clean up a contaminated demolition site, Madison Township decided to encapsulate the area on Monday night, citing the financial concern. The decision came after a 2-1 vote at the trustees’ meeting. About 28.4 ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) concentration was found in January […]
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Madison Twp. plans to pave 11 roads this summer
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Eleven roads in Madison Township will be paved this year. The township trustees approved to bid out the 2021 road resurfacing projects at its regular meeting on Monday evening, with Trustee Dan Fletcher’s objection. According to the bid document, the roads that will be paved are as follows: Martha Avenue: from State […]
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New Pearl Harbor exhibit featured in Plymouth through July 4
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Area Historical Society welcomes the public with new exhibits, including “Infamy-December 7, 1941.” Susan Moore, the museum’s vice president, said it is a traveling exhibit from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. The display featuring multiple photos focuses strictly on the Attack on Pearl Harbor and the hours […]
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New community events provide summer fun in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH ─ The Village of Plymouth welcomes summer with new community events and exhibits. The Plymouth Improvement Committee hosted the first farmers market in the area on Saturday. The market kicked off the “Summer Saturdays in the Village,” the series aiming to bring life back to Plymouth, according to the committee’s president, Katie Veletean. More […]
