MANSFIELD — Mansfield water rates would rise almost 70 percent over the next six years under a proposal that would help pay for a $35 million water treatment plant renovation and maintain the city’s aging water system for the next decade. That’s what city administration members told City Council members on Tuesday during a public […]
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Mansfield City Council committee to discuss water rate hikes Tuesday
MANSFIELD — A proposed $35 million overhaul of Mansfield’s water treatment plant likely has resulted in discussions about raising the city’s water rates. The Mansfield City Council public utilities committee will meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss possible increases.
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Black/Brown Coalition, Mansfield Police Department agree on ‘Code of Conduct’
MANSFIELD — Wayne McDowell has lived in Mansfield for 76 of his 78 years. A Black man, two of his brothers worked in law enforcement, one of them becoming the first African-American detective in the Mansfield Police Department. Through his lifetime, he has also experienced racial injustice, devoting many years of work to the Mansfield […]
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GALLERY: Scenes from the 2020 Crawford County Fair
DSC_0450.jpg DSC_0452.jpg DSC_0456.jpg DSC_0464.jpg DSC_0467.jpg DSC_0471.jpg DSC_0476.jpg DSC_0479.jpg DSC_0482.jpg DSC_0484.jpg DSC_0487.jpg DSC_0492.jpg DSC_0496.jpg DSC_0504.jpg DSC_0506.jpg DSC_0508.jpg DSC_0510.jpg DSC_0515.jpg DSC_0524.jpg DSC_0526.jpg DSC_0528.jpg DSC_0531.jpg DSC_0534.jpg DSC_0536.jpg DSC_0544.jpg Rides, like this one at the recent Crawford County Fair, will not be permitted at county and independent fairs in Ohio after July 31 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov.Mike […]
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‘Organization’ approaches Mansfield about Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center
MANSFIELD — It appears the next chapter of the Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center may not involve the City of Mansfield. Mayor Tim Theaker said Monday the city has “been approached” by an organization with an interest in the city-owned building and grounds at 445 Bowman St.
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COVID-19: It’s possible DeWine may turn Richland County ‘red’ today
MANSFIELD — Sarah Humphrey knows there is a possibility Gov. Mike DeWine on Thursday afternoon may make facial coverings mandatory in Richland County through his Ohio Public Health Advisory Alert System. If so, the Richland Public Health commissioner, who accepted her position just about a month before COVID-19 came to Ohio, hopes local residents understand […]
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COVID-19: Mansfield mayor not ready to mandate masks in the city
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker, and at least three City Council members, do not believe masks should be mandatory in the city at this time, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine could take that decision out of the mayor’s hands — and for all of Richland County.
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Mansfield Board of Control takes first step toward $35 million water treatment plant project
MANSFIELD — The first step toward a $35 million overhaul of the Mansfield water treatment plant was approved Tuesday morning by the city’s Board of Control. The board approved city engineer Bob Bianchi’s request to spend up to $40,000 with the Brickler & Eckler law firm to draw up paperwork needed to prepare for a […]
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New bill in Congress could provide local governments more flexibility with COVID-19 funds
MANSFIELD — In March, Congress approved the federal CARES Act in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including $150 billion aimed at helping state and local governments deal with the financial hits they were sure to absorb. Three months later, Richland Commissioner Marilyn John and other local elected leaders still aren’t sure how the money can […]
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‘Code of Conduct’ agreement in principle reached between community groups, Mansfield police
MANSFIELD — An agreement in principle has been reached between the City of Mansfield and local groups on a “Code of Conduct” between police officers and members of the community. Alomar Davenport, the 4th Ward City Council representative, and Safety-Service Director Lori Cope confirmed the agreement on Friday afternoon.
