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More wildflowers recommended in Mansfield; here’s how it could happen
Editor’s Note This is Part III of a 3-part solutions journalism series on wildflowers. Part I published on March 23. Part II published on March 24. MANSFIELD — When it comes to downtown, Mansfield’s parks master plan recommended Central Park be designated as an integral part of the city’s park system, as downtown offers “the […]
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Cutting back on mowing leads to abundance in pollinator population
Editor’s Note This is Part II of a 3-part solutions journalism series on wildflowers. Part I published on March 23 and Part III will publish on March 25. APPLETON, WI — Nearly 400 miles northwest of Mansfield in Appleton, Wisconsin, the city has an initiative that involves not just their parks department, but a huge […]
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Wildflower investment could reap huge rewards for Mansfield
Editor’s Note This is Part I of a 3-part solutions journalism series on wildflowers. Part II published March 24 and Part III published March 25. MANSFIELD — A few weeks ago, Becky Scheidler was scrolling on social media searching for inspiration to start gardening again, a favorite hobby of her past. “I did it a lot when […]
Posted inBusiness
Cleveland Financial, Chuck Hahn announce winners of 3rd annual photo contest
MANSFIELD — The votes have been tallied, and the winners of the third-annual Downtown Mansfield Holiday Lights Photo Contest are in. This past December, Cleveland Financial Group, Chuck Hahn sponsored its third-annual photo contest aimed at highlighting the holiday lights currently decorating downtown Mansfield. Photos submitted to the contest were encouraged to focus specifically on the […]
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6 injured in Shelby house fire on Thursday morning
SHELBY — Six residents were injured during a house at 146 E. Main St. when it went up in flames on Thursday morning. According to Shelby fire Chief Mike Thompson, all six victims were rescued and were being treated for various injuries, mainly smoke inhalation and a few with burns. “We got them transported as […]
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New solutions series ‘Unhoused’ will explore issue of homelessness in Richland County
MANSFIELD — What does it mean to be unhoused in Richland County? Officially, it means lacking a permanent place of residence. But what does that actually look like? What are the far-reaching effects? And what responses are being deployed to help? Complex problems deserve comprehensive solutions, and no problem is more complex than the issue […]
Posted inWeather
Winter weather blitz: Wind advisory, flood watch, winter weather advisory all in effect
MANSFIELD — When it comes to weather, Richland County is about to have the book thrown at us. In the next 48 hours, our area will at various times be under watches and warnings for rain, snow, flooding and rain. “We are going to have a lot going on beginning tomorrow through Friday afternoon,” said […]
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Inmate dies of apparent suicide at Richland County Jail
MANSFIELD — A male inmate at the Richland County Jail was pronounced dead on Sunday after an apparent suicide over the weekend. According to Capt. Chris Blunk, jail administrator at the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, correctional staff was notified of a male inmate needing immediate medical attention shortly after 2:47 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11. […]