ONTARIO — Mayor Kris Knapp, Councilman Troy Sapp and Councilman Dave Rehfeldt bid adieu at Wednesday night’s Ontario City Council meeting. It marked the end of an era, as this was the trio’s final meeting in office. Knapp thanked his fellow council members, city staff and the community for their support throughout his role as […]
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Big build ahead: Ontario prepares for CNG’s 456,000-square-foot warehouse
ONTARIO — A warehouse project in Ontario is moving forward after a brief delay. Ontario Zoning Inspector Benji Hall said the project was temporarily paused from the original 2024 timeline. Industrial Commercial Properties is building a 456,000-square-foot warehouse at 631 Stumbo road that it will lease to Charter Next Generation. Recent updates show the city […]
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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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Ohio State Mansfield grads celebrate ‘Season of Life’ achievements
MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University at Mansfield celebrated the graduation of more than 150 students during the annual celebration ceremony May 1 in Conard Hall. Students were recognized for earning Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, as well as the Associate of Arts degree, from autumn 2024 through spring 2025. Jason Opal, […]
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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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Ontario teen Daisy Loper to be city’s mayor for a day
ONTARIO — Daisy Loper will soon become the youngest mayor in Ontario history. A junior at Ontario High School, Loper will be sworn in as the city’s first Mayor for a Day on May 12. Ontario lawmakers approved a resolution last year authorizing the Mayor for a Day program in partnership with Ontario Local Schools. […]
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Ontario’s Dylan Bailey recounts experience after being shot in line of duty
ONTARIO — Police officer Dylan Bailey shares his recovery journey and coming back to work after Feb. 11, 2024.
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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 Council considering re-do of tax abatement with Charter Next Generation
Editor’s Note This story was updated at 11:05 a.m. April 17 clarifying the Charter Next Generation tax credit amendment does not create additional tax incentives for CNG. The amendment clarifies that the tax credit agreement and Community Reinvestment Area agreement have the same numbers. ONTARIO — Charter Next Generation seeks to amend its tax abatement […]
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Mayor Kris Knapp issues proclamation for Week of a Young Child
ONTARIO — It’s officially Week of the Young Child in the city of Ontario. Mayor Kris Knapp presented a Proclamation for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Week of the Young Child earlier this week at Clover Hill Early Learning Center. Knapp declared April 5 to 11 as a week to raise […]