ONTARIO — City officials are urging residents to take precaution and look out for one another as an extreme cold warning remains in effect, bringing dangerously low wind chills to the area. In response to the severe weather, the City of Ontario has opened the Ontario Senior Center at 3777 Park Avenue West as a […]
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Bellville Administrator Michael Morton takes Ontario Safety Service Director post
BELLVILLE — Michael Morton’s last weeks as Bellville’s Village Administrator are approaching quickly as he prepares to transition to the Safety Service Director position for the City of Ontario Ontario’s Mayor-elect Josh Bradley contacted Morton directly to discuss and consider the position. “I know how important this decision is and I did not take it […]
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Josh Bradley elected Ontario’s Republican mayoral candidate
ONTARIO — Ontario’s 4th Ward councilman Josh Bradley has secured his spot on the Republic ticket in the race for the city’s mayor. Bradley bested two other candidates, Mayor Kris Knapp and at-large councilman Troy Sapp, in Tuesday’s primary race. He will face off against Democrat Cody Zeigler in the November general election. Just over […]
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How CICs are promoting community development across Richland County & beyond
Ontario officials are in the midst of establishing a Community Improvement Corporation, specifically focused on aiding the city’s comprehensive plan and helping residents feel connected to the city, said mayor Kris Knapp.
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Meet Ontario mayor candidates Bradley, Knapp & Sapp
ONTARIO — Learn more about the goals of Josh Bradley, Kris Knapp and Troy Sapp if elected to mayor of Ontario. This is the first contested mayoral election in the city since 2013.
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Ontario CIC to organize executive board
Economic development chair Josh Bradley listed four individuals who expressed interest in leading a CIC board. Councilman Dave Rehfeldt suggested creating a list of seven individuals and having council members vote on the top four to join the board.
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Mini warehouses no longer allowed in Ontario business districts
ONTARIO — Council unanimously voted Wednesday to delete storage units from allowed uses in business districts entirely.
Going forward, storage unit warehouses will only be allowed in industrial zones.
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Ontario establishes CIC, council to organize executive board
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council voted unanimously to establish a CIC, opening the door for the quasi-governmental non-profit to handle certain community and economic development activities.
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Ontario mayoral primary to see 3 Republicans, one Democrat in May
ONTARIO — The Republican primary in Ontario will see Josh Bradley, Kris Knapp and Troy Sapp competing for mayor. The winner will face Democrat Cody Zeigler in the general election.
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Reveille recommends sidewalks, downtown space in Ontario comprehensive plan
ONTARIO — Glenn Grisdale recommended Ontario City Council begin with “small things in a great way” for the city’s 20-year comprehensive plan. Reveille suggested the city focus on zoning code updates, connectivity, economic development and infrastructure.