Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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Former GM employees to hold gathering at Marshall Park in July
ONTARIO — Former General Motors employees will “meet again” this summer at Marshall Park, approximately 10 years after the Ontario plant announced plans to close. Former employees have partnered with the city of Ontario to hold the gathering on July 27 near the band shell. Ten years ago, when the plant was closing, employees were […]
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Lexington-Springmill repaving project may cost less than anticipated
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario could spend less than anticipated to repave its entire portion of Lexington-Springmill Road. The city has accepted bids and intends to soon award its contract for the project that stretches from the Buckeye Village Apartments to the intersection of Lexington-Springmill and Park Avenue, according to Service Safety Director Jeff […]
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The Keto Zone opens second location at Richland Mall
ONTARIO — The Keto Zone opened its second Richland County location Thursday at the Richland Mall. Owner Lesley Kiser celebrated the grand opening of the new restaurant Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting. The Keto Zone opened in May 2018 at 1321 Lexington Ave. in Mansfield and grew so popular, Kiser said, another location was […]
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Plato’s Closet in Ontario to remodel in honor of its 10th anniversary
ONTARIO — Jennah Esposito takes pride in her clothing store’s ability to stay trendy. So the owner of Plato’s Closet, in honor of the store’s 10th anniversary, thought it was time for a remodel. Customers were wearing flare jeans, ballet flats and graphic t-shirts spelling “Aeropostale” or “Hollister across their chest when Esposito and her husband, Tyler, opened […]
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Ontario Council determines next steps at Commerce Park, former GM property
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council has authorized Mayor Randy Hutchinson to move forward with several tasks related to utilities and the cleanup of Ontario Commerce Park. Prior to its council meeting, members of the economic development and utilities committees had a joint meeting to determine its next steps with the former General Motors (GM) property. […]
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Land Bank authorizes removal of Swan Cleaners sign
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board has taken its first formal step towards cleanup of the former Swan Cleaners property. The board voted Wednesday to remove the sign outside the property, located at 165 Park Ave. West. The land bank took ownership of the property in late January with the intent to transfer the property to […]
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United Way to dash to annual goal Friday, Feb. 22
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County will dash towards its annual goal Friday, Feb 22 with events at Graham Auto Mall and Richland Mall. The United Way has already raised 90 percent of its $1.425 million goal and hopes to raise the remainder by the end of the day Friday. “We were able […]
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Shelby woman opens dream bakery
SHELBY — Three years ago, Jessica Carver quit her job with intentions to open a bakery at 67 West Main St. But it fell through when Carver couldn’t invest the dollars the building needed. But in early February, Carver’s dream has come true. On Feb. 1, the Shelby woman celebrated the grand opening of Sweet Dreams […]
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Lexington graduate’s startup listed in top 50 by Startup Grind
COLUMBUS — A Lexington graduate’s startup business, called TribeVest, has been selected as one of the top 50 startups by Startup Grind. Last week, the startup community, powered by Google for Startups, included Travis Smith’s startup into the 2019 Global Class of Startups Program. Additionally, TribeVest was a featured startup for the 2019 Startup Grind Global Conference and […]