ONTARIO — Every musician remembers their first note — for Ontario junior, Eliana Fittante, it was on an instrument most fifth-graders can barely coax a sound from. Years later, that same oboe has carried her from her fifth-grade band room to the All-State Orchestra stage. Fittante makes Ohio’s top student orchestra 15-year-old Fittante has been […]
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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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Ontario mayoral candidates pitch competing visions for city’s future
ONTARIO — Cody Zeigler and Josh Bradley will go head-to-head for the Ontario mayor’s seat, setting up a race that will shape the city’s future. The winner serves a four-year term with an annual salary of $56,650. The candidates each highlight the city’s ongoing focus on affordable housing, infrastructure, job growth and community engagement. Cody Zeigler […]
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Ontario voters to choose new auditor on Nov. 4
ONTARIO — Two write-in candidates are vying to fill Ontario’s vacant auditor seat, each promising fiscal responsibility and new perspective. The auditor position has an annual salary of $60,000 and is a four-year term, ending on Dec. 31, 2029. Logan Hull Hull, 23, of 2051 Willowood Drive South, is running as a Republican write-in candidate. […]
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Ontario overpowers Caledonia River Valley in thorough fashion
Ontario overpowers Caledonia River Valley in thorough fashion
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Ontario tops Caledonia River Valley
Ontario tops Caledonia River Valley
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Ontario City Council At-large brings three candidates to the ballot
ONTARIO — Three candidates are vying for votes to be the next at-large council person in Ontario. The at-large city council seat carries a four-year term and salary of $8,962.92. Find information for each candidate below, organized alphabetically by last name. Brennen Matthew Finfgeld Brennen Finfgeld, 25, is a lifelong Ontario resident and 2019 graduate […]
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The Ontario Center rolls out new attraction, wave of updates
ONTARIO — What began as a setback has quickly turned into momentum for a new and exciting addition at The Ontario Center. Originally planning to install a synthetic ice skating rink, The Ontario Center recently announced it will instead bring a roller rink to the building for the community to enjoy. “It’s thrilling to create […]
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Four candidates seek two Springfield Township trustee seats
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — Four candidates are seeking to fill two open Springfield Township trustee seats in the Nov. 4 election, each promising to guide the community toward a bright future. Trustees serve four-year terms with a salary around $26,882 per year, according to Fiscal Officer Anita Kochheiser. Anita L. Kochheiser Kochheiser, 60, is seeking election as […]
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Ontario Board of Education candidates prepare for November election
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after getting in contact with Kellin Sturts. ONTARIO — Four names are on the Nov. 4 ballot to fill three seats on the Ontario Board of Education. The Ontario school board pays members $125 for each meeting, and members serve four-year terms. The positions are non-partisan. Heidi A. […]