MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is partnering with AFSCME Local 3088 to participate Friday in the 22nd annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive. Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Tuesday evening during a City Council meeting, encouraging lawmakers and the public to participate in the event outside the DLX restaurant at 28 N. […]
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‘You’re going to be missed:’ Mansfield lawmakers salute 35-year city worker
MANSFIELD — Lori Donaldson spent much of her career with the City of Mansfield fielding codes-and-permit questions concerns from City Council members on behalf of residents. On Tuesday night, Donaldson heard praises from lawmakers for her work. Donaldson is retiring at the end of October after 35 years with the city, including the last two […]
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Heirs of John Todd oppose easement proposal in Mansfield public park
MANSFIELD — Lynn Brinley made it clear to Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night. The descendants of John Todd are still not in favor of the city granting any easements to land her great-grandfather gave to the city eight decades ago for use as a city park. “I still am not in (favor) of giving […]
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‘I just did my job. I was part of a team,’ says World War II sailor on 101st birthday
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — World War II veteran John “Jack” Cowell celebrated his 101st birthday on Tuesday by saluting his comrades in arms. Literally. “I just did my job,” the U.S. Navy destroyer escort sailor said during a celebration at the Arbors at Mifflin nursing home. “I was part of a team. I am proud of […]
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News Man Weekly: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop is coming! And what is the Richland County Port Authority?
MANSFIELD — What is the Richland County Port Authority? What is the Mansfield Community Improvement Corporation? How can both benefit local economic development? And how about Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop coming to Mansfield? That’s what episode No. 70 of the News Man Weekly podcast is all about. After a brief opening chat on the sweetest […]
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Mansfield City Council may act to protect old growth trees at John Todd Park
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a proposal to grant a conservation easement to protect old growth trees at John Todd Park. The non-profit North Central Ohio Land Conservancy, based in Mansfield, has requested the easement “for the purpose of preservation of old growth trees and preservation of native […]
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Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper fatally struck on Ohio 11 in Mahoning County
CANFIELD — A 40-year-old Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was struck and killed Thursday morning while assisting a disabled vehicle on Ohio 11 in Mahoning County. Trooper Nicholas P. Cayton died from injuries sustained during the accident at 11:52 a.m., the patrol said. Cayton responded to northbound Ohio 11, south of U.S. 224, following reports […]
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Leave ’em laughing: Ashland U. professor set for final Mansfield Playhouse bow
MANSFIELD — John Moser has made Mansfield Playhouse audiences laugh for more than two decades. As he prepares to enter into a new chapter of his professional life, Moser is ready for his final turn on the Third Street community theater stage, joining a five-member cast for “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” opening Friday night. […]
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Park National Bank withdraws proposal to build on Mansfield Municipal Parking lot
MANSFIELD — Park National Bank announced Tuesday it was withdrawing a proposal to develop a new downtown office on Mansfield’s Municipal Parking lot. “The decision comes after thoughtful consideration of feedback from Mansfield’s small business community and residents, particularly regarding the importance of preserving existing parking in the downtown area,” said Chris Hiner, PNB’s Mansfield […]
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Main Street update: Concrete infield installation underway at Fourth Street
MANSFIELD — Winter is coming and the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is nearing the end of its 2025 construction season. Brent Rossman, communications specialist at Downtown Mansfield Inc., told merchants on Thursday that the intersection of Main and Fourth streets will reopen in late November for vehicle traffic during the winter. “Then […]