ONTARIO — Nearly two weeks after implementing a mask mandate for students and staff, Supt. Lisa Carmichael reported that things are going well at Ontario Local Schools. “We’ve seen a huge decrease in the number of cases and our attendance has greatly improved,” Carmichael told the school board Tuesday evening. Ontario began classes on Aug. […]
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Mansfield Police seek public’s help in probe of 12 burglaries, home invasions
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police is asking for the public’s help as it investigates several burglaries that have occurred in the south-end of the city over the past month. The area that is being targeted includes homes located within a 1-mile radius of the Cherryhill Neighborhood and comprises residences on Rambleside Drive, Betzstone […]
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COVID-19: Rep. John labels federal vaccine mandate ‘government overreach’
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Marilyn John on Tuesday labeled as “government overreach” a planned presidential executive order that would mandate millions of Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccine. John and 60 other members of the Ohio House have signed onto a letter to state Attorney General Dave Yost, urging him to “immediately pursue every legal recourse […]
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Mansfield Senior on solid footing in first computer ratings
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Senior may have suffered its first loss of the season, but the Tygers are still in good standing as the postseason picture begins to take focus. The Ohio High School Athletic Association released the first of its official weekly computer ratings Tuesday afternoon and the Tygers (3-1) are third in Division III, […]
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Avita’s Phase III brings obstetrics unit to Ontario
ONTARIO – Avita Health System announced that construction started earlier this year on Phase III of Ontario Hospital. This third phase has been in progress since March 2021 and will include additional inpatient beds and a new Labor Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit on the second floor. “We always had a plan to expand […]
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Mansfield Board of Control OKs $100K loan to aid Cypress Hill Winery caverns project
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved $100,000 from the city’s revolving loan fund to assist Cypress Hill Winery with its underground caverns project. The funds will assist with an overall $350,000 project that will help the business at 51 E. 4th St. construct an emergency exit onto Temple Court, along with […]
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Ontario announces 2021 Homecoming Court
ONTARIO — Ontario High School has announced its 2021 Homecoming Court. There are five senior boys and five senior girls on the court. There is a boy and girl representative from the other grades to serve as court attendants. The participants were chosen by those in their respective grade for their kindness, school spirit, and […]
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Trend or tragic anomaly? Ohio AG weighs in on area’s recent swell of officer-involved shootings
MANSFIELD — The state’s top law enforcement officer said recent officer-involved shootings in Richland and Knox counties “warrant observation,” but they don’t necessarily represent a developing trend. Attorney General Dave Yost offered insight into officer-involved shootings during a recent exclusive interview with Richland Source. There have been five officer-involved shootings in Richland and Knox counties […]
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Madison’s Huff, Mansfield Sr.’s Grose, Shelby’s Armstrong off to superb collegiate sports seasons
Three north central Ohio products are off to big starts in their 2021 collegiate sports seasons. Mansfield Senior’s Angelo Grose, Shelby’s Brennan Armstrong and Madison’s Taylor Huff are carrying the north central Ohio banner high in their new locations. Huff was Ohio’s state soccer player of the year last season, while leading the Rams to […]
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Sol Froyo brings frozen self serve back to Ontario
ONTARIO — Frozen yogurt has returned to Ontario. The storefront where Menchies once operated is now home to Sol Froyo, a self-serve yogurt bar and creamery. Sol Froyo is located at 2170 Walker Lake Road in Ontario. The shop is owned by Ontario residents Mike and Melissa Moody. Their children help run the business. The […]