You don’t need to clear your calendar or commit to every Saturday for an opportunity to make a difference in north central Ohio. Whether you have an afternoon, a few hours each week or a skill you’d like to share, organizations across Richland, Ashland and Knox counties welcome volunteers in a variety of roles. From […]
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Open Source: Richland County Park District only allows Class 1 and 2 e-bikes on B&O Trail
Class 1 and Class 2 electric bikes are both capped at a maximum assisted speed of 20 miles per hour and use motors of 750 watts or less.
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Open Source: Loops and Stitches aims to become Mansfield’s crafting hub
MANSFIELD — When Joann Fabrics stores closed across the country, many fiber artists found themselves wondering where they would buy the yarn brands they relied on for years. For Mansfield resident Renea Gonzalez, the issue became an opportunity. Gonzalez aims to open Loops and Stitches LLC at 728 Park Avenue East on July 11, creating […]
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Open Source: Updated timeline emerges for Ontario Chick-fil-A opening
ONTARIO — Ontario’s long-awaited Chick-fil-A appears to be moving closer to opening. Chick-fil-A’s proposed Ontario location has generated ongoing interest from residents since plans were first announced in October. The project appears to be moving toward construction early this summer, with a tentative groundbreaking date now outlined and a projected completion window in place. Dalo […]
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Let it out: APEX Entertainment offers new way to blow off steam in Ontario
ONTARIO — Smash a plate, dodge into another reality or test your aim with a blade — APEX Entertainment will bring a three-in-one experience to the Ontario Center when it opens May 1. APEX Entertainment, located at 2209 Richland Mall, provides guests with a new way to blow off steam, compete with friends and try […]
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YMCA Sports Complex nears Phase One completion; fields set for 2027 debut
The YMCA of North Central Ohio has entered the final stretch of Phase One of its long-planned sports complex.
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Open Source: Why no Level 3 snow emergency in Richland County on Sunday?
The longest-tenured sheriff in Richland County history said Sunday evening he believes “people and businesses should make their own decision.”
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Open Source: Ohio State now aims for another national title, but a century ago Kenyon was in its sights
GAMBIER — As Ohio State gears up for a Cotton Bowl date against Miami on New Year’s Eve, one interested reader asked a question about the Buckeyes’ history — specifically against a local outfit. Here’s what we discovered: Around Thanksgiving time over a century ago, the Men of Scarlet and Gray competed for gridiron glory […]
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OPEN SOURCE: Madison junior Kaiden Koch paints Whoville mural in less than 2 weeks
MANSFIELD — Students walking into Madison Comprehensive High School don’t just pass a window anymore — they stop. What they see is a burst of Whoville color that fills the space, painted by 16-year-old junior Kaiden Koch in less than two weeks. A lifelong love of art Koch said he started drawing when he was […]
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Open Source: Avenue Church in Ontario raises more than $261K for community
ONTARIO — Avenue Church in Ontario wasn’t sure what its future would look like six years ago. “It started as a revitalization project with people saying the church was about to die,” Lead Pastor Nate Hultz noted. “We came in with an expectation to evaluate what we could be doing.” Be Generous campaign paves the […]