MANSFIELD, Ohio–City Engineer Robert Bianchi shared with Mansfield City Council the findings of a study to resolve the 100-year flooding issues in Mansfield. “Floods are happening more often,” explained Bianchi. “From our files, just over the past fifteen years, we had a flood in 2003, again in 2004, another flood in 2006, a large flood […]
Demrie Alonzo, Correspondent
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Proposed Mansfield ordinance would protect neglected pets
Mansfield, Ohio – A former veterinary assistant and animal advocate, a representative from the Richland County Humane Society and the Richland County Dog Warden spoke at Mansfield City Council on Tuesday. The representatives support creating an anti-tethering ordinance to enforce the protection of animals left out in severe weather, both cold and hot. “Dogs remain […]
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National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend proclaimed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Across the country, Girl Scout Cookie fans can easily find a favorite treat as National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend gets underway, with Girl Scouts selling door to door or at a booth. Locally, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker read a proclamation naming Feb. 27 and 28 National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend for the […]
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Barb Crider named interim treasurer for the City of Ontario
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Democratic Central Committee of Ontario voted today in favor of Barb Crider for the position of Ontario City treasurer. The position was vacated on Jan. 8 by Linda Stoodt. Central Committee Chairman Matthew Finfgeld of the Richland County Democrat Party said the brief meeting was to appoint Crider’s as interim treasurer. […]
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Ellen Haring honored for years of service on Mansfield City Council
Mansfield, Ohio – Council member Ellen Haring was recognized at Tuesday night’s Mansfield City Council meeting with Ordinance 15-031, which recognized Haring for her years of service. She served 7 years on the council before retiring on Dec. 17, 2014. Council President Philip Scott presented Haring with a plaque honoring her years of service. Haring […]
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Developer proposes special housing for former armory
MANSFIELD, Ohio – At Tuesday night’s Mansfield City Council meeting, John Conglose of J.B. Conglose & Associates, LLC presented a proposal for the Mansfield Armory Project. The $10 million project would turn the 271 Hedges Street property into 31 new single-family housing units in and around the SSG Roy Clifton Scouten United States Army Reserve […]
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Ontario’s new councilman-at-large sworn in
ONTARIO, Ohio – Prior to Thursday’s Ontario City Council meeting, Ken Earhart was sworn in as the new councilman-at-large, replacing Neil Chitwood who resigned due to military obligations. Chitwood left on a one-year deployment, leaving the council seat open. Earhart served on council back when the village of Ontario became a city. He was the […]
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Don Bryant sworn in at Mansfield City Council meeting
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Democrat Don Bryant was officially sworn in as the new council member-at-large at Tuesday night’s Mansfield city council meeting. For Bryant’s first meeting, the council completed several pieces of legislation, most of them standard repeats from the previous year. However, on the first reading of Bill No. 14-286, 3rd Ward Councilman Jon […]
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Christmas Time in the City brings the spirit of the holidays to Mansfield
MANSFIELD – The rain didn’t keep them away, just like the freezing rain and snow didn’t last year. Christmas Time in the City in downtown Mansfield is part of the city’s history with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the carousel. The carousel, children, and parents paused as Mayor Theaker counted down […]
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Mansfield Christian varsity soccer team honored at Mansfield council meeting
Safety-Service Director Lori Cope presented the Mansfield Christian boys varsity soccer team with a proclamation from the mayor on Tuesday, recognizing their outstanding work for their state championship win this year. This is the team’s first time as the State Final Champions. Superintendent Dr. Cy Smith thanked the council for recognizing their team and supporting […]