MANSFIELD ─ Five new business ideas created by Richland County students received financial boosts on Tuesday evening. The five “business owners” had participated in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) since November and pitched their business plans at the program’s annual YEA! Investor Panel Event. The judges allocated $4,000 in total to the businesses from the […]
Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Detour routes in Madison Twp. remain in place for 125 days
MADISON TOWNSHIP ─ Improvement projects on U.S. Route 30 will affect the road use in Madison Township for the next four months. The township trustees on Monday evening approved agreements with the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the maintenance of the detour routes. Trustee Dan Fletcher said he has discussed the detours with ODOT and […]
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Rebuilt after Shelby tornado, Rocket Chevrolet thrives in new facility
SHELBY ─ The ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday at Rocket Chevrolet was largely about recognizing the resilience of the business. On April 14, 2019, an F2 tornado hit Shelby and significantly damaged the southeast and east side of the city. Rocket Chevrolet’s facility was destroyed. “It was very traumatic,” owner Brett Schluter said two years later. “And […]
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Mansfield business made top 10 fastest-growing financial advisor firms in the country
MANSFIELD ─ People tend to think financial advisor firms only serve those who are super-rich. But in Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services’ case, it works with clients with different amounts of assets. That is how the company grows over the years. The Mansfield-based business recently made the “Top 10 Fastest-Growing Financial Advisor Firms” in the U.S., […]
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Local law enforcement undergoes crisis intervention training
MANSFIELD ─ The goal for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training is educating law enforcement officers on diverting people with mental health issues to get the help they need. Twenty officers with various agencies in Richland and neighboring counties graduated from the training on Friday. It was the 26th class in Richland County. The training […]
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New Ontario clinic offers diverse health and beauty services
ONTARIO ─ Jenny Swisher opened The CRU Clinic at the beginning of April. It is a business not so common in the area. She said the diversity of CRU’s services differentiate it from others. The clinic offers aesthetics services, IV hydration, testosterone replacement and weight loss programs. CRU stands for contemporary, refined and unique. […]
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New Lexington barbershop welcomes customers with a family-friendly vibe
LEXINGTON ─ Logan Walker said he wants to create a barber shop that is family-friendly and appealing to young people. He installed a kid’s race car barber chair at the business, LJ’s Barbershop, which opened only a week ago at 21 West Main St. in Lexington. Walker said he has done a lot of children’s […]
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Ontario offers CNG 10-year job creation tax credit for revitalizing former GM site
ONTARIO ─ The City of Ontario has given a boost to the revitalization of the former General Motors site. Ontario City Council voted on Wednesday night to offer Charter Next Generation (CNG) a 10-year job creation tax credit. The company will start specialty bags production at the former press prep building later this month. […]
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Carto developed Snow Trails to offer happiness in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD ─ David Lawrence Carto liked to call himself a “snow farmer,” according to his eldest son, Duffy. The local entrepreneur, who developed Snow Trails into a one-of-a-kind ski resort in north central Ohio, passed away on Easter Sunday following an extended illness. He was 90. David was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and moved […]
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1285 Winery reacts to a pandemic year with responsiveness and creativity
MANSFIELD ─ The 1285 Winery learned to pivot its business in a pandemic year, just like many of its counterparts. The winery started an online order system shortly after restaurants were shut down by the state government last March. It developed takeout orders and created new items on the menu, turning 2020 into a successful year. […]