MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development announced Friday that Ellen Heinz, President & CEO, has submitted her resignation and will be leaving the organization in late March 2026. “It is with a heavy heart that I am leaving, but I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization,” Heinz said. […]
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Step into Spring: A walk for inclusion and awareness
ONTARIO — A simple walk can carry a powerful message, turning an ordinary morning into a celebration of awareness and connection. That’s the goal when community members lace up their walking shoes and join local organizations for the 7th annual Step into Spring event on March 18, at The Ontario Center from 10 a.m. to […]
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Where rare collectibles find new homes: Ready Up trade show returns March 14
ONTARIO — The mall hum will fade into the background on March 14. Instead, shoppers will hear plastic cases snap open, vendors call out deals and collectors gasp when they spot a game they haven’t seen in years. Ready Up Game Store will host its trade show, filling the Ontario Center with vendors, collectors and […]
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Ontario swimmers make a splash on opening day of state meet
CANTON — The Ontario swim team will be busy on Friday. The Warriors sent five relay teams and four individuals to the ‘A’ finals during Thursday’s Division II state tournament preliminaries at C.T. Branin Natatorium. The top eight finishers in each event advanced to the ‘A’ final and will swim for state championships Friday afternoon. […]
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Grant funding to study environmental impact next step for Lexington connector
The next step for a proposed connecting road from Ohio 97/U.S. 42 to the intersection of Hanley and Lexington-Springmill roads is an environmental study.
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State swim meet preview: Ontario looks to improve on last year’s historic finish
ONTARIO — Grantham Trumpower and his Ontario teammates aren’t going on a sight-seeing tour this week in Canton. They consider the journey to C.T. Branin Natatorium and the state swimming tournament to be a business trip. The Division II swimming prelims begin Thursday afternoon and Ontario will look to improve on last year’s historic finish. […]
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Galion man, 60, arrested on child porn charges by Crawford County Sheriff’s Office
A 60-year-old Galion man was arrested on child pornography charges Wednesday afternoon by the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office.
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Family Tradition: Ontario’s Ohl looks to join father, uncle as state champion
MANSFIELD — When your last name is Ohl and you are a wrestler at Ontario, big things are expected of you. Aiden Ohl has exceeded all expectations. The winningest wrestler in program history, Ohl stopped by the Inside the Lines podcast studio ahead of the postseason. He talked about what it would mean to join […]
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Local control, lasting impact: Fernyaks donate downtown properties to Richland County Foundation
John and Mimi Fernyak are donating their downtown properties to the Richland County Foundation to help further economic development.
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Pressure sends Lexington past Madison in tournament opener
LEXINGTON — The Minutemen turned up the heat in the second half. Sixth-seeded Lexington forced six second-half turnovers resulting in 11 points and rallied for a 51-42 win over No. 7 Madison in a Division III boys basketball sectional semifinal at Lexington. Lexington (10-13) trailed 20-14 at the half only to outscore Madison (8-15) 19-8 […]