The main change to the Richland Public Health agreement is decreasing the number of people on the public health board from 12 to five, effective May 1.
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DeHart is Ontario’s first female police sergeant
DeHart, a 2014 Ontario High School graduate, joined the Ontario police force in 2018 after graduating from the North Central State College Police Academy. She was promoted to sergeant in January.
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Ontario Police Dept. restructures: Council agrees to 4 sergeants, 14 officers
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that confirms some changes are in store for the Ontario Police Department.
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Raising Cane’s hopes for July 4 opening in Ontario, says zoning inspector
ONTARIO — Representatives from Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers confirmed to city officials they hope to open by the weekend of July 4. Zoning inspector Benji Hall also discussed Starbucks, Avita Hospital and Moment Development.
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Ontario opens ‘Hometown Hero’ veteran banner submissions
ONTARIO — The City of Ontario is planning its second annual “Veterans Way” display with submissions now open for Ontario or Springfield Township residents. The deadline is Feb. 28.
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Knapp delivers first ‘State of City’ address, council discusses CIC
ONTARIO — Ontario Mayor Kris Knapp delivered his first “State of the City” address about a week shy of his six-month mark at the post. Knapp was appointed to fulfill former mayor Randy Hutchinson’s term on July 31, 2024. On Wednesday, he highlighted the city’s accomplishments in the past calendar year and shared his goals […]
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4th Street Coffee House celebrates grand opening on Ontario’s east side
ONTARIO — 4th Street Coffee House sells signature coffee drinks, teas, hot chocolate, smoothies, pastries, açaí bowls and New York bagels. It is located at 1996 W. 4th St.
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Ontario approves $21M budget appropriations for 2025
ONTARIO — Mayor Kris Knapp presented the 2025 temporary budget, reflecting investments in infrastructure projects, equipment and capital improvements.
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Ontario greenlights ‘Safe-Routes-to-School’ grant application
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council members voted to approve the application for Ohio Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School funds. The study will help determine the effectiveness and viability for state funds for improved sidewalks within two miles of the schools.
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City of Ontario orders digital speed signs for select high traffic areas
ONTARIO — Police Chief Tommy Hill suggested West 4th Street, Mabee Road and Shelby-Ontario Road as speed sign locations.