š± Why a 28-year Ontario Center favorite is suddenly closing June 30
Ontario, Ohio Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Ontario! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why a 28-year Ontario Center favorite is suddenly closing June 30
- When Ontarioās state-bound track stars compete in Columbus this weekend
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? š¤ (Answer below!)
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š° News we're reading
ā¢ Oriental Express to close June 30 in The Ontario Center (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) ā A longtime favorite at The Ontario Center, Oriental Express will close June 30 after 28 years in the mallās food court, following a non-renewal notice from the new property owners. Owner John Zhang, who built a loyal following through decades of service, is unsure of his next steps as the mall continues to transition under new ownership and prepares for Rural Kingās arrival. 
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ā¢ A minute-to-minute schedule for state-bound North Central Ohio athletes (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) ā Ontario High School track athletes have a packed schedule at the state championships in Columbus, with multiple runners and relay teams competing across Friday and Saturday. This minute-by-minute guide lists when every Ontario competitor hits the track or field, alongside neighboring schools, so local fans can follow or travel down to cheer them on. Ā Ā Ā
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Glass in Flight 2 at Kingwood Center Gardens
Destination Mansfield Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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1776 Patriotic DĆ©cor
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OĆ¢Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio (IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge)
Destination Mansfield Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, 7721 Steam Corners Rd., Lexington, OH, 44904, United States
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Glass in Flight 2 at Kingwood Center Gardens
Destination Mansfield Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
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Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
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Glass in Flight 2 at Kingwood Center Gardens
Destination Mansfield Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
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Oaks & Acorns
Destination Mansfield Gorman Nature Center, 2295 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, OH, 44907, United States
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Storytime Series at Kingwood Center Gardens
Destination Mansfield Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH, 44906, United States
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Parks Committee
City of Ontario 555 Stumbo Rod, Ontario, OH 44906
5:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
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- Genuine Parts Company - GPC posted a job opening for Store Delivery Driver (Part Time) in Ontario. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Mansfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ontario here.
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- Knox County to hold government meetings May 31 (mountvernonnews.com)
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