MANSFIELD — The next step toward a planned $5 million “community park for all” is scheduled for discussion tonight at Mansfield City Council. The city’s lawmakers will consider a “subgrant” agreement that will allow Richland County commissioners to award $500,000 toward construction of an inclusive Sterkel Park on the city’s south side. “The subgrant agreement […]
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Will globe lights be returned in the front of the Richland County Courthouse?
MANSFIELD — Globe lights may be returning outside the front of the Richland County Courthouse. County commissioners discussed the project Tuesday with maintenance supervisor Josh Hicks, an effort that would improve outside lighting and also help restore the look of a building constructed six decades ago. The price tag for the project is around $11,000 […]
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Richland County commissioners award $180K design contract for courthouse renovations
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday took the next step toward a construction project that will allow the relocation of the Clerk of Courts and lead to the addition of a fourth Common Pleas General Division courtroom. Commissioners awarded a $180,000 contract to Maurer Architectural Design Studio of Mansfield to design the new “L2” […]
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It’s Primary Election, Part 2, in Richland County today
MANSFIELD — It’s Primary Election Day in Richland County, Part 2. Thanks to the inability of Ohio’s state’s elected leaders to agree during a contentious redistricting effort earlier this year, a second primary had to be scheduled. That day is today, Aug. 2, though there are few things on the ballot in Richland County. Polls […]
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Mansfield City Council to discuss $3.3 million in ARPA spending Wednesday
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker has asked City Council to consider another $3.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act spending, a third of which would go to employee bonuses. The expenditures would leave the city with $2.7 million in uncommitted dollars remaining from the $21 million in total federal ARPA funds allocated to it in […]
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Teens use Richland County JFS summer work program to make a difference — in the community & themselves
MANSFIELD — It was a tough start to the summer for Kevin McDowell. The 15 year old, in his first day of work at the CommUnity Camp at North Lake Park, was helping a youngster learn to fish. “The kid threw his (line) out and the hook flew around and got stuck in my chin,” […]
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Westinghouse: Canadian company among 11 seeking demolition contract
MANSFIELD — The Westinghouse demolition and remediation project has gained international attention. The Richland County Land Bank on Friday morning opened 11 bids for the estimated $4 million project, including one from a Canadian company. The meeting to open the bids came 17 days after representatives from more than two dozen companies participated in a […]
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‘Get Them Home:’ Overcrowded Richland Co. Dog Shelter plans August adoption promotions
MANSFIELD — Missy Houghton loves dogs. The Richland County Dog Warden just wishes she didn’t have so many to love right now. And she hopes some promotions planned in August help more of the stray canines find new, permanent homes through the shelter’s “Get Them Home” program. “We have 78 dogs right now,” Houghton told […]