MANSFIELD — Camp Mowana will be preserved in perpetuity for conservation, recreation and public enjoyment through cooperative efforts of the Trust for Public Land, the Richland County Park District and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio, the three organizations announced Thursday. Camp Mowana is an environmentally unique, 183-acre property on Fleming Falls Road, just north of […]
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Mansfield Senior, Lucas communities joining together to send football teams to state semifinals
Two football-loving communities — Mansfield and Lucas — are planning to share the love on Friday and Saturday. Both communities — including players, coaches and fans — are expected to take part in each other’s send-off celebrations as the Tygers and Cubs prepare to play in state semifinal football games. It begins on Friday when […]
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Mansfield must spend $559,216 in federal funds by May 2 — or lose it
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield could lose up to $559,216 in federal Housing & Urban Development funds if the money is not spent by May 2. That was the message given Tuesday morning to members of Mansfield City Council’s finance committee during a meeting with Tracy Bond, the city’s community development and housing director. […]
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Better bring that stuff inside or tie it down — big wind coming Wednesday
Be thankful the Thanksgiving Eve winds that will roar through north central on Wednesday are not also blowing snow. However, if you are planning to travel this holiday week, be advised other areas around the country will not be as lucky. While powerful wind gusts are expected here, storms in the northeast, central and western […]
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Budget templates helping streamline Richland County budget process
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners are still about a month away from finalizing the 2020 budget. But Commissioner Tony Vero said Monday the three-member board is pleased with the process, as well as the efforts of other elected officials and department heads. Commissioners earlier this year asked departments to begin use of a universal budget […]
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Richland County bond rating improves, expected to save taxpayers $500K
MANSFIELD — Richland County on Wednesday received the best bond rating in its history, a decision by S&P Global Ratings that could save local taxpayers about $500,000 in interest payments. “The rating action reflects our opinion of the steps taken to improve county’s finances and management’s ability to achieve positive operations during the past four […]
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Mansfield City Council is told raising pay for elected officials will lead to better candidates
MANSFIELD — Raising the pay of the city’s elected officials will improve the quality of candidates seeking office, according to Mansfield Human Resources Director Ken Coontz. City Council took the first step Tuesday toward ending a 10-year pay freeze for the mayor, law director, finance director and council members. “What type of candidates and leadership […]
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Richland County Prosecutor’s Office asks for $2 million budget in 2020
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday made a $2 million budget request for 2020 during a hearing with county commissioners. The biggest portion of the request, about $1.3 million, would go to salaries, largely unchanged from 2019. It was one of five budget hearings conducted on Tuesday, including the wastewater treatment department, […]