MANSFIELD, Ohio — Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, along with family, friends, and supporters gathered Saturday for a festival and parade in South Park off Brinkerhoff Avenue in Mansfield. Vendor Coordinator Ricky Leimeister said Saturday’s event was Mansfield’s first Gay Pride event, and important for the respective community. He said they expected over […]
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Richland County Land Reutilization members see progress in demolitions
MANSFIELD, Ohio — After receiving a written a progress analysis report from Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP), Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (RCLRC) members were satisfied to hear they were on track with their ongoing efforts to revitalize blighted neighborhoods. “It was a short meeting today, but we’re going in the right direction,” said Richland County […]
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Ruling raises questions about fracking bans, Mansfield charter
MANSFIELD, Ohio — UPDATED– A Cuyahoga County Court ruling on July 1 has spurred Ohio environmental advocacy groups into action, but not Mansfield-based Frack Free Ohio. Frack Free Ohio organizer Bill Baker and Mansfield Law Director John Spon are confident that Mansfield will not have their charter amendment overturned, despite the ruling in Cuyahoga County. “The […]
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Math Camp helps students learn appreciation for the subject
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Springmill Learning Center’s Math Literacy Initiative (MLI) camp is winding down for the week, but more is to come, said Content and Administrative Expert Meg Strong. Monday began the learning center’s five-day long math camp for Mansfield City School students from kindergarten to fifth grade. On July 27, Clear Fork elementary schools […]
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Tabitha Hancock Dog Walk Fundraiser slotted for Saturday
ONTARIO, Ohio — Maize Memorial Dog Park Fundraiser Organizer Karen Leedom is hoping for sunshine as she prepares for the group’s first annual Tabitha Hancock Dog Walk Fundraiser, which is to take place Saturday, July 18 at Marshall Park in Ontario from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dog walk was originally scheduled for June […]
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Tremmel placed on leave; acting commissioner appointed
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland County Health Commissioner Martin Tremmel was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday evening, effective July 16. Dr. Daniel Burwell was appointed as acting health commissioner, effective July 20 during a special meeting of the Board of Health Wednesday evening. “The Board of Health will not comment further on the subject pending […]
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Shelby Bicycle Days continues through Saturday
SHELBY, Ohio — Saturday’s Shelby Bicycle Days opened with blue skies and included a bike tour, 5K running race, bike clinic, bike decorating contest, and parade. It started with the Whippet 1 Mile Run and Whippet 5K Run, followed by the Lindy Flyer Community Bike Tour. Bikers had the option to bike four different routes […]