Ontario ─ To consolidate youth sports events in Ontario, the city will reduce three softball fields to one at Stowell Park by spring next year. Playground equipment will be installed to serve residents in the area. Park Committee of Ontario City Council had a discussion on Wednesday about adjusting and improving the use of Stowell […]
November 2020
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Mansfield Lahm Airport epicenter of future development
MANSFIELD — Big things are happening at Mansfield Lahm Airport. The so-called “sleeping giant” of north central Ohio was at the center of discussion in Mansfield City Council’s caucus and committee meetings on Wednesday evening. Council approved a tax incentive package that will lead to the construction of a 160,000 square-foot industrial building/warehouse at 1750 […]
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Mansfield Police: Missing 36-year-old woman found, probe continues
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police are asking for the community’s assistance into an investigation surrounding Charlie Topal, a 36-year-old White female who was reported missing Wednesday morning. Topal was found on Wednesday, according to Mansfield Police Capt. Shari Robertson in an update at 6:16 p.m. Police said the incident began when Topal contacted family members at […]
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Mansfield votes to fund downtown facade grant program through DMI
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield is about to get a facelift. Mansfield City Council unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday to invest $25,000 annually for four years to the Facade Improvement Grant Program through Downtown Mansfield, Inc. The purpose of the Facade Improvement Matching Grant Program is to further economic development, rehabilitate historically significant properties and incentivize […]
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Commentary: The difference a good cleaning can make
For the past two years, our company has been renovating a historic building in Downtown Ashland to become the permanent home for our business. It’s been a long process filled with many lessons along the way, but it’s also been incredibly exciting at each turn to see the small progressions on the way to the […]
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Neighbors, developers express interest in purchasing park properties
MANSFIELD ─ Richland County Land Bank is accepting a donation of 10 park properties from the City of Mansfield. While the transfer is still in the process, developers and neighbors around those parks have been thinking about buying these properties for future use. Per Mansfield City Council’s decision last month, 10 unutilized or under-utilized parks […]
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Crundwell, Palombo hired for posts at Mansfield St. Peter’s
MANSFIELD – St. Peter’s Parish & School has that Jason Crundwell and Vincent Palombo have been hired for positions at the institution. Crundwell has been named the school’s new Director of Marketing. He has been in the Development role at the parish and school for the last five years. Crundwell has been filling the marketing […]
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Lexington gym expands site after grand opening in June
LEXINGTON – After opening back in June, Black Iron Fitness has expanded its facility. Wes Jones, owner, was granted access to the 4,000 sq ft building behind the Black Iron Fitness building, which originally served as a storage facility. While the first building features traditional gym equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals and free weights, the […]
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Shirley E. Twitchell Wilson
On October 29, 2020, Shirley E. Twitchell Wilson joined her loving husband of 62 years, Woodrow M. Wilson whom she lost on November 10, 1998. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, on April 20, 1917, with an athletic, competitive, and loving spirit, she spent the majority of her life there. She was a member of Central Methodist […]