Richland County is home to 25 community gardens, 21 of which are within the city of Mansfield. These gardens are all independently organized, some by churches and schools, others a collective of neighbors, a park or a non-profit. Ideally, in a community garden, people share the work and share the food it produces. On Monday […]
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Paradise found in a Mansfield parking lot
On Friday, 11 area non-profits, businesses, community and government groups joined forces to participate in International PARK(ing) Day. “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” are the first two lines of Joni Mitchell’s 1970 hit song “Big Yellow Taxi,” which has long been an anthem about progress and profit in contrast to our […]
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Demolition and construction at forefront of Mansfield City Council proceedings
Tuesday night Mansfield City Council voted unanimously in favor of three bills to demolish homes located at 258 Remy Avenue, 318 Prescott Street and 500 Bissman Court. All three homes were deemed insecure, structurally defective, and unsafe to life and other property. The demolitions are a part of the ongoing city initiative to eliminate blight. […]
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Mansfield resident says trash problem stinks
In Mansfield, 497 Spayer Lane is a vacant home that has become a public health and safety concern for residents. A portion of the garage door has been removed and the home is slowly being filled with garbage. Rick Lewis lives next door and he has deep concerns about the situation. He pointed out that the […]
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RCDG Citizen Action Sector hosts candidate forum
Richland County Development Group’s (RCDG) Citizen Action sector hosted a candidate forum for area residents to engage with candidates for city council on Wednesday evening. The forum was held at the North End Community Improvement Cooperative (NECIC). All candidates on the ballot were in attendance with the exception of Michael Hill III, who is running […]
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Shawshank Reunion brings Hollywood to Mansfield
In 1993 Scott Mann was a sometimes model, more oftentimes bartender in Cleveland. One day his agency called and asked if he was up for doing a nude scene in a movie and they needed him to drive down to Mansfield immediately. “I wasn’t doing anything that day, so I said, ‘Ok, where’s Mansfield?’ and […]
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Thousands make pilgrimage to Mansfield seeking redemption
Prior to 1994, redemption was a concept left for Sunday services and theologians. That all changed when a little-known story written by a Catholic author, best known for his horror fiction, wrote a short story that in its film adaptation became an enduring classic. Stephen King’s Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption was adapted for the screen […]
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Iconic reformatory celebrates film that made it famous
On Saturday, The Ohio Reformatory hosted 1,716 visitors for tours before their sold-out cocktail reception of 300 guests. According to Executive Director Paul Smith it was the biggest weekend in the history of the reformatory. He was quick to give all the credit to his staff and volunteers. He credited Mary Cabrera Kennard, program director, […]
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Fire decimates Stonewood Estates home
Troy Township Assistant Fire Chief Brad Ross was dispatched to the scene at 2364 Stonewood Drive, Lexington at 1:35 p.m. today. When the firefighters arrived, the fire was already heavy and had consumed most of the dwelling. Johnsville, Washington Township, Jefferson Township, Fredericktown, and Springfield fire departments were called to the scene. Five Explorers [youth […]
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ReStore now open and accepting donations Saturday
Every Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. area bargain hunters have a new destination. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a thrift store for home improvement and décor items located at 2131 Park Avenue West, at the southwest corner of the building, which appears to be the rear when facing […]