MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield has announced a new engineering technology degree program to be offered on its campus, beginning in the fall of 2020. The bachelor of science in engineering technology (BEST) program will combine hands-on learning with theory as students look at industrial systems and business management. The program is […]
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New apartments open on Park Avenue West
MANSFIELD — A new set of apartments made its official ribbon cutting debut this week at 46 and 48 Park Avenue West. The owner of the conjoined buildings, Annamarie Fernyak, has been working on restoring the historic property for over a year. One of the two storefronts has been rented out by LuxLife MedSpa; three […]
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One Man’s Junk: New general store to open Sunday in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH — When Lace Barnett had the idea to open a general store, he didn’t waste any time. Inspiration hit Barnett, a father of five and manager of Mansfield’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore, in early August. His family had owned a storefront in Plymouth for 10 years. Most of that time, it sat empty. Why […]
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Emerson breaks ground on Ontario plant expansion
ONTARIO — Emerson Automation Solutions conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate breaking ground on the expansion of its Park Avenue West facility. The expansion will allow the Emerson plant to improve its production of rotary vane valves and add a new production line for electro-hydraulic operator valves. Emerson executives stated that the expansion will […]
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Local investor plans renovations at Barrington One building
MANSFIELD — One of downtown Mansfield’s largest office complexes is now under new ownership. The Barrington One building, located at 13 Park Avenue West, was purchased by local investor Shane Allyne earlier this month. Allyne saw the purchase as a good investment opportunity, as well as a chance to provide quality office space downtown and […]
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New NECIC Temp2Higher program seeks to remove barriers to employment
MANSFIELD — There are multiple obstacles that can keep the unemployed or underemployed from finding long-term, satisfying employment. Factors like limited access to transportation or difficulty arranging childcare can seem like insurmountable challenges. That’s why Temp2Higher, a staffing service run by the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, created its alternative schedule pilot program. Program participants […]
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Chamber creates new award in honor of Mary Anne’s Meats, for its entrepreneurial spirit
LEXINGTON—The smell hits you first. Homemade sausage cooked with a savory, mouthwatering blend of seasonings; a concoction stemming from a family recipe generations old. The case that lines the front of Mary Anne’s Meats is filled with a diverse array of choices—steaks, roasts, ribeyes, pork chops, ground beef, chicken breasts, tenderloins and ham loaf. Meat cutters […]