HYDEN, Ky. — Becky Barclay and Patty Shay are going to the airport in Cincinnati this week to help pick up an uncle they never met. That’s when the remains of U.S. Army PFC Rodger Engle Fields will finally come home from Korea — 75 years after his death at the frozen Chosin Reservoir. The […]
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Clover Hill Early Learning Center continues response to child care needs
Clover Hill Early Learning Center is opening a second location in Ontario on Allen Drive, expected to begin serving children on Aug. 18.
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Richland Transportation Advisory Committee public meeting set July 29
ONTARIO — Richland County Mobility Management, a program established through a grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation, and a service of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, will host a Richland Transportation Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 29, at 9 a.m. at Hawkins Corner 2131 Park Ave. West. The meeting is […]
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Ontario library branch reopens on Village Mall Drive after year of renovations
ONTARIO — The newly-renovated Ontario library feels bright, open and airy from the moment you walk through the front door. But staff and patrons said it wasn’t always that way. The Ontario branch of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library reopened for business Thursday after nearly a year of renovations. Branch manager Matt Bachelder said the […]
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Taylor’s 2-run single sends Lady Lex past Ontario in district semifinal
GALION — Madyson Taylor delivered the biggest hit of the season Tuesday afternoon. Lexington’s No. 9 hitter, Taylor laced a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth as top-seeded Lady Lex rallied for a 2-1 win over No. 4 Ontario in the opening game of a Division IV district semifinal doubleheader at Galion. Lexington […]
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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’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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Republican Central Committee accepting applications for Ontario auditor
ONTARIO — The Republican Party Central Committee members for the City of Ontario are accepting applications for the appointed position of city auditor through April 30. A notice issued April 17 states any applicants can share a resume and a letter of interest to janezim@icloud.com by April 30, 2025. Qualified applicants must live in the City of […]
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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 […]