MANSFIELD — Growing up surrounded by fantasy and magic didn’t just fuel Chase Beaire’s imagination — it inspired him to open Mansfield’s newest bookstore. Rose Circle Rare Books, located at 46 West Fourth Street, will celebrate its grand opening on Nov. 29. The store’s name comes from a Beaire’s book club. From bedtime stories to […]
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Play, learn and grow: Little Sprouts Playhouse to open in The Ontario Center
ONTARIO — Picture this: a parent sipping coffee in a cozy café corner while their child builds a tower of blocks nearby — no rushing, no television screens and no stress. That’s the kind of peaceful chaos Heather Schell envisioned when she created Little Sprouts Playhouse, which opens in November inside The Ontario Center. After […]
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The wait is over: Chick-fil-A selects site in Ontario
ONTARIO — From food truck to full restaurant, Chick-fil-A is taking the next big step in Ontario. Fans of the popular fried chicken chain will soon have their cravings satisfied near the intersection of North Lexington-Springmill Road and Village Mall Drive. The restaurant is set to be built on the vacant lot next to Pet […]
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Sweet success: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop brings nostalgia and smiles with its grand opening
MANSFIELD — Dozens of people lined up outside the historic Caldwell Bloor Building Thursday afternoon for a sweet celebration. People wrapped around the building, eagerly waiting for the 4:05 p.m. grand opening of Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop at 80 W. Third St. “I started this little dream 13 years ago, and the fact that you […]
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From Dodge dealership to candy store: Historic Caldwell Bloor Building’s sweet transformation in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Caldwell Bloor Building has experienced many chapters over the past century. Its latest one promises to be the sweetest yet. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop will officially open its doors Thursday at 4:05 p.m., offering a nostalgic experience for anyone with a sweet tooth. Guests can expect shelves lined with classic candies, unique […]
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Pickle soda, $5 candy boxes & nostalgia: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop ready for Mansfield opening
MANSFIELD — Pickle and ketchup soda, gourmet chocolate and Perry’s Ice Cream are just a few of the hundreds of items that will soon fill the shelves of the historic Caldwell Bloor Building at 80 W. Third St. “For someone who has never been, it may sound overwhelming,” said Chris Beers, founder of Grandpa Joe’s […]
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Happy Naked Co., plant-based spray tanning & teeth whitening shop, opens in Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brittany Griffith is bringing body positivity, plant-based beauty, and a sun-kissed glow to Lexington with the grand opening of Happy Naked Co. Happy Naked Co., a plant-based spray tanning and teeth whitening company, is committed to providing high-quality, sulfate-free, and cruelty-free products. Located at 23 West Main Street, the new location will open […]
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Bloom and Fizz brings dirty sodas to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s newest treat comes in the form of dirty sodas situated inside a women’s clothing boutique. Janelle Blake opened Bloom Boutique four years ago in a small room within Roots Salon along Park Avenue. Now, the downtown Mansfield outfit features a dirty soda shop inside the boutique. Business for Bloom took off quickly, […]
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Little Artists Loft welcomes families to paint, build and create in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Bursting with color, craft supplies and imagination, Little Artists Loft officially opened its doors July 1 at 1329 Lexington Avenue. Inside, owner Nicole Weightman has created a vibrant space where kids and families can roll up their sleeves and dive into projects like slime making, ceramic painting, clay modeling, tote bag painting, canvas […]
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SparkJoy ABA celebrates two years, launching first brick-and-mortar site
ONTARIO – A local parent’s story of challenge and advocacy led to SparkJoy Applied Behavior Analysis’ first brick-and-mortar location. Donnie Gallagher, founder and clinical director of SparkJoy ABA said, that early on, an Ontario parent reached out, advocating for her son, sharing challenges in finding local, quality behavioral services. This led to the opportunity to […]