MANSFIELD — Students interested in a career in nursing don’t have to travel far to get their college education thanks to an agreement between Ashland University and The Ohio State University at Mansfield. Officials from the two universities signed an updated nursing articulation agreement on Monday that provides an opportunity for students to enroll and […]
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Modern Avionics & Maintenance setting up shop at Lahm Airport
MANSFIELD — Modern Avionics & Maintenance, Inc. is setting up shop at the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. Mansfield council approved legislation authorizing the safety-service director to enter into a lease with the airplane repair company for 1.5 lots in Hangar 528 at the Lahm Airport, according to city economic development director Tim Bowersock. “They’re currently […]
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Lexington Ave. among streets to be repaved this year
MANSFIELD — Lexington Avenue and other streets in Mansfield are getting resurfaced as part of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s urban paving program. The program calls for the repaving of Lexington Avenue from the Kroger entrance to Main Street. The repaving will continue along Main Street to First Street. Other streets to be repaved include: […]
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Mansfield PD retires K9 Sam
MANSFIELD — A furry, four-legged friend climbed atop a table in council chambers Tuesday night, beaming with energy and tongue hanging from his mouth. K9 Sam is known for his energetic demeanor. “This dog takes a lot of energy just to maintain,” said Mansfield Police Chief Ken Coontz during a city council meeting Tuesday night. […]
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Mansfield council opposes right-to-work amendments
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is taking a stance against six proposed “right-to-work” constitutional amendments by the Ohio General Assembly. According to legislation approved by council, the changes weaken collective bargaining laws and rights in the state. A similar law known as Senate Bill 5 was previously passed into law, only to be overturned by […]
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New medical facility to bring 25 jobs to Trimble Road location
MANSFIELD — Trimble Road has seen a bustle of activity with the widening project between Marion Avenue and Cook Road — and it looks like there’s more activity heading to that area. Akron Children’s Hospital is building a new medical facility that will include a children’s clinic and small trauma center near the VA Clinic […]
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Rates increased at Clearfork Campgrounds
MANSFIELD — The rates at Clearfork Campgrounds are officially changing. After months of discussion, council approved legislation at its meeting Tuesday that raises the seasonal camping rate to $1,900. Monthly camping fees are now $600 (up from $335) and daily fees are $50 (up from $25). The cost of storing a camper at the campground […]
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Winter settles in, with wind chills dipping below zero this weekend
MANSFIELD — Exercising caution — or steering clear altogether — of the roads was a smart choice when winter reared its ugly head this weekend in north central Ohio. “Overall, there were not many crashes,” said Dispatcher Josh Wright with the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. “People heeded the warnings of the […]
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Business community touts new businesses, new jobs created in 2017
MANSFIELD — Last year proved to be a big one for the local business community. From economic and workforce development to tourism, Richland County made big strides in 2017 and hopes to keep up the momentum in 2018. Richland Area Chamber of Commerce President Jodie Perry, Destination Mansfield President Lee Tasseff, Richland Community Development Group Director […]
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Parks committee discusses new rates at Clearfork Campgrounds
MANSFIELD — The fees at Clearfork Campgrounds may increase, but probably not as much as originally proposed. The Mansfield Parks Committee met last week and discussed a new proposal that sets the seasonal camping rate at $1,900. The proposed fees for winter storage and dock rental are $150 and $340, respectively. This is less than […]