MANSFIELD — Serving on the Mansfield Fire Department was the best career Captain Dan Feldman could have hoped for, he said. “It’s been a privilege to serve for all these years,” he said. “I certainly will miss it.” Feldman retired from the Mansfield Fire Department on Feb. 12 after more than 34 years of service. […]
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Cypress Hill Winery moving into new downtown location, adding a restaurant
MANSFIELD — Cypress Hill Winery is moving. But don’t worry, it’s not going far. In fact, it’ll be just one block over from its original downtown location. Rick and Carol Taylor are moving their winery into the former National Electric Supply building at 51 E. 4th St. The couple has big plans for the 14,400-square-foot […]
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Mansfield enters into contract with Richland Newhope Industries for custodial services
MANSFIELD — Richland Newhope Industries, Inc. has been awarded the custodial services contract with the city over AFSCME Local 3088. As part of the three-year contract, Richland Newhope Industries will provide custodial services at the city municipal building, wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant and the utility collections building for $71,940 per year ($215,820 total […]
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Mansfield City Council hears Sterkel Park possibilities
MANSFIELD — Sterkel Park could get a fresh look thanks to new design concepts created by EMH&T. Franco Manno, senior landscape architect, and Justin Maxwell, landscape architect, both with the company’s Columbus office, addressed Mansfield City Council at a recent meeting to discuss their ideas for the park. The Mansfield Parks Department was awarded a $60,000 […]
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Mansfield joins lawsuit against drug manufacturers, distributors
MANSFIELD — The city wants to have a seat at the table when it comes to the fight against major opioid manufacturers and distributors accused of misleading the public about the dangers of opioids. Accordingly, Mansfield City Council approved legislation allowing the city to enter into a contract with the law firms of Murray & […]
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Mansfield council approves infrastructure improvements
MANSFIELD — City council approved a number of infrastructure-related legislation at Tuesday night’s meeting. One piece authorizes the Ohio Department of Transportation to perform a bridge replacement on North Mulberry Street, near Sixth Street, over Touby Run. Construction isn’t scheduled to begin until the summer of 2023. In the meantime, crews are getting a head […]
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Ed Pickens to retire this March after 46 years in food service
MANSFIELD — Ed Pickens can stand the heat. After all, the kitchen is where he’s spent the majority of his career. But come March 31, he’s retiring after 46 years in the food service business. The Mansfield native said he felt the timing was right. “I’ll be 70 this year and I just figured it’s […]
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Mansfield to advertise for bids for 512 acres of airport farmland
MANSFIELD — City council on Tuesday approved legislation allowing the city to advertise for bids and enter into an agreement with the highest bidder for the agricultural use of approximately 512 acres of farmland in the vicinity of the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. City engineer Bob Bianchi called this a win-win situation. Not only will […]
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Madison students participate in health fair
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Did you know that when brushing your teeth, all you need is a pea-sized amount of toothpaste? “You don’t need a lot,” Laura Longwell, dental hygienist with Third Street Family Health Services told a group of Madison South Elementary School students. Longwell walked students through proper brushing techniques and dental care during […]
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New geographic information system expected to benefit Mansfield
MANSFIELD — City officials are excited to implement a new geographic information system that maps the city’s public utilities, including Mansfield’s water, storm water and sanitary sewer systems. City engineer Bob Bianchi said at a recent public utilities committee meeting that the GIS includes information on over 30,000 assets within the city. “Each of these […]