ONTARIO — Bridal & Formal Wear by B is making a big move. Not only is the local bridal boutique moving from its 564 N. Lexington-Springmill Road location to the nearby Richland Mall, the owner Bonnie Schwiger has plans to expand what’s offered at the new store front by collaborating with other vendors. In addition […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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Hundreds seek opportunities at MOESC job fair
MANSFIELD – Only an hour into a Mansfield job fair, hundreds of people had funneled through the doors of the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Sixty-one actively-hiring employers had representatives at the event, which was open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 24. They were looking to hire people of all […]
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Hot Rod Studio set back by fire, seeks community support
MANSFIELD — It was just another Wednesday for Jon Baker, until he turned the key and swung open the door to the Hot Rod Studio. Known as the studio’s mechanic, airbrush/pinstripe artist and an overall “creative genius,” Baker was taken aback when smoke came pouring out the entrance on May 17. The Hot Rod Studio […]
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Hyundai Ideal Electric layoffs mobilize local workforce relocation plans
MANSFIELD — A longtime Mansfield employer will soon cease production and lay off more employees, but local organizations want to help the newly unemployed return to work. Hyundai Ideal Electric Company (HIEC), 330 E First St., announced earlier this month it will cease production and begin laying off 16 employees from its already reduced staff […]
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Heartland Academy to offer new therapy for students with autism
LEXINGTON – Dr. Rock Webster wanted more options for local children with autism and their families. So, he’s doing something about it. “My daughter was teaching and saw a need in the area,” Webster said. “And I saw some children come through my office and I didn’t have anyone to send them to.” Though there […]
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Salon Sorellina relocates, features girls’ birthday parties
MANSFIELD — Five-year-old Sophia Fisher loves painting her toenails, usually pink, blue or a combination of the two. Her mother, Codi Fisher, 30, wanted to find a nail salon to hold Sophia’s birthday party, but she struggled to find something local and affordable. She discussed the problem with her husband, Nathan Fisher, 31, and that’s […]
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Brothers in candle-making industry talk “hard work” to students
BUCYRUS — Jason and Justin McMullen started their candle-making business with one turkey burner and a few tables in a 500-square foot space. Students toured Crossroads Original Designs Thursday, May 18, as part of the Workforce Awareness for Graduates and Educators (WAGE). The program is sponsored by one of the Crawford County Partnership’s action teams […]
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Three teen business-owners graduate from YEA program
SHELBY — Three teens haven’t graduated high school yet, but they already own a business. Chase Beaire, Kent Reese and Drew Steensland, who participate in the Richland County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneur Academy (YEA!), are in the midst of a busy two weeks. The trio took part in a media meet and greet event […]
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UPDATE: No injuries from New Haven Supply blaze in Mansfield
MANSFIELD (UPDATED AT 2:30 P.M.) — Smoke billowed from the New Haven Supply Co. building early Wednesday morning. “There’s nothing, I believe, pointing to a suspicious cause, but at this point, we are still ruling it undetermined,” Mansfield Fire Chief Steve Strickling said. There were no injuries but the cause of the fire is still […]
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New bakery, Cake & Icing, opens in Galion
GALION – Laura Johnson likes baking cake. The owner of Galion’s newest bakery, Cake & Icing (at 114 Harding Way West), will offer more than 60 flavors of cakes, which can be purchased as a cupcake, typical cake or “cake in a cone.” Johnson and her husband, John Harris opened their bakery, at 114 Harding […]