MANSFIELD — Nikki Noel and Whitney Schroeder have brought one of their dreams to life by purchasing a building for Massage Matters. In late 2018, the Mansfield women bought the building, where they’ve been working for the past several years. “I’ve been in this for eight years now, and Whitney and I have talked about […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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NECIC supports start-ups with new business plan course and microloan program
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) has announced a business plan writing course and microloan program for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs. The nine-session course will guide new business owners and potential entrepreneurs through the process of writing a business plan that can be used to launch a start-up. “We really want this to […]
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Richland Mall owners recognize 50th anniversary, anticipate future
ONTARIO — Approximately five months after acquiring the Richland Mall, the property’s new owners are still excited about its potential. Since the mall was purchased by the Miami-based Lionheart Capital in a property transfer filed Aug. 31 with the Richland County Courthouse, several temporary tenants have signed longer leases and other prospective tenants have been […]
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St. Mary’s School in Shelby kicks off Catholic Schools week
SHELBY — St. Mary’s School is Shelby kicked off its annual Catholic Schools week celebration Sunday with a Mass and open house. “We use this as a way to get parents registered for the next year, and we invite new kids in to see the preschool and other classes,” said Principal Kim Stover. Current and […]
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Mansfield Police Department honors officers
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department honored dozens of officers and other employees Saturday evening at its annual dinner. The event recognized the department’s officer of the year, supervisor of the year, detective of the year and civilian of the year, among other award winners, and raised more than ever before for a lieutenant’s family. […]
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Snow Trails preps for mid-season party Saturday
MANSFIELD — This weekend’s weather forecast is ideal for a party at Snow Trails, the ski resort’s marketing manager Nate Wolleson said. As of Thursday afternoon, the National Weather service was calling for a chance of snow showers Friday through Sunday, which has Wolleson looking forward to Snow Trails’ annual mid-season party Saturday evening. “We’re really […]
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Economic expert predicts slower, but sustainable growth
SHELBY — The economy will continue growing in 2019, but maybe not as rapidly as before, according to an expert who spoke at Richland County’s 5th annual economic forecast breakfast on Friday morning. In his presentation at the James W. Kehoe Center in Shelby, Bruce McCain, chief investment strategist for Key Private Bank, explained that the […]
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Richland County Regional Planning moves to Main Street
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Regional Planning Commission (RCRPC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary by moving to a new office space. The transportation and land use planning organization celebrated relocating its new location at 19 N. Main St. with an open house Wednesday. “We are excited to be in our new home, and we hope to […]