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Ontario clears the way for safer streets with Park Avenue property purchase
A long-vacant house on Park Avenue West has become much more than an eyesore for Ontario leaders.
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Ontario Police Dept. mourns unexpected passing of K-9 officer Fender
An Ontario Police Department K-9 officer unexpectedly died Monday while being boarded at a professional trainer’s kennel.
Posted inLife and Culture
Wasn’t that a party? Ontario Liberty Fest celebrates community, America’s 250th
Residents from around Richland County enjoyed a Saturday filled with events at the Ontario Liberty Fest.
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Red, White and Boom: Ontario’s patriotic party continues Saturday with a full day of festivities
ONTARIO — The road to America’s 250th birthday started with baseball, classic cars and neighbors gathering under the summer sky Friday evening at Marshall Park. Ontario Liberty Fest kicked off its Fourth of July celebrations early this year with a packed schedule of activities that set the stage for an even bigger day of festivities […]
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Turning movement into music: The Autism Center adds Soundbeam technology
ONTARIO — Children attending The Autism Center this fall will create music with a wave of the hand, a tilt of the head or even the movement of a wheelchair. Soundbeam, an assistive music technology system using ultrasonic sensors to detect motion, will become part of the center’s therapy services for autistic children and individuals […]
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Ontario High School Class of 2026 graduates 148 students
ONTARIO — The 148-member Ontario High School Class of 2026 graduated Friday evening inside the O-Rena. Ontario Superintendent Keith Strickler delivered a welcome address and high school principal Chris Smith shared the Class of 2026 acknowledgements. Commencement speakers included Ontario seniors Emma Henderson and Eva Rietschlin Several Ontario Local Schools staff members helped award diplomas, […]
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Richland County Transit to again offer fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events in Mansfield
Richland County Transit will again provide fare-free rides to and from Final Friday events this summer in downtown Mansfield.
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Slugfest: Ontario belts three more homers in 11-9 win over Lexington
WILLARD — The Ontario bomb squad was at it again. The second-seeded Warriors belted three more home runs and held on for an entertaining 11-9 win over No. 3-seed Lexington in the nightcap of a Division III district semifinal doubleheader Thursday at the Willard Sports Complex. Ontario (21-6) has launched a single season-record 44 home […]
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Skate Ohio to bring roller rink, skateboarding to Ontario Center
ONTARIO — Roller skates, skateboards and the energy of a long-missed pastime are set to fill the Ontario Center once again this summer. Skate Ohio plans to open a combined roller skating rink and skateboarding facility inside the Ontario Center, with a public opening in early July. “We’re terrified because we want to do this […]