MANSFIELD — Lee Tasseff said it’s time to take the next step with the Richland County branding message. “The good news it’s time to put the Richland County branding story to use,” the president of Destination Mansfield-Richland County told the Richland County Board of Commissioners this week. “The better part of the news is we […]
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Knapp delivers first ‘State of City’ address, council discusses CIC
ONTARIO — Ontario Mayor Kris Knapp delivered his first “State of the City” address about a week shy of his six-month mark at the post. Knapp was appointed to fulfill former mayor Randy Hutchinson’s term on July 31, 2024. On Wednesday, he highlighted the city’s accomplishments in the past calendar year and shared his goals […]
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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4th Street Coffee House celebrates grand opening on Ontario’s east side
ONTARIO — 4th Street Coffee House sells signature coffee drinks, teas, hot chocolate, smoothies, pastries, açaí bowls and New York bagels. It is located at 1996 W. 4th St.
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Richland County celebrated 60+ new business openings in 2024
MANSFIELD — Here’s a look at the new businesses, enterprises, renovations or anniversaries we covered this year — totaling 63 additions to our community.
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Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry: ‘I remain bullish on the future of this community’
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry marks the end of her first year in office at midnight on Tuesday as 2024 comes to an end. Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell recently sat down for a conversation with the mayor in her office to talk about her first year as an elected official — the wins, […]
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Downtown Wigs opens in new space
Downtown Wigs carries synthetic wigs, as well as human hair and specialized wigs. It also offers hats, women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, hair care products and cosmetics.
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Rubies, Friendly House & Allison Pence earn chamber awards
SHELBY — This year’s small non-profit of the year winner is Rubies Women’s Group and the large non-profit winner is The Friendly House.
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K.E. McCartney, Bookwalter & Skulski Orthodontics win Small Business of the Year awards
The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development awarded Bookwalter & Skulski Orthodontics and K.E. McCartney & Associates, Inc. small business of the year awards at the 27th annual awards at the Kehoe Center on Tuesday.
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Richland County Small Business Saturday includes 80+ chances at giveaways
RICHLAND COUNTY — The participating Small Business Saturday companies include a range of local clothing, decor, music and restaurant shops. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30 this year.