MANSFIELD — There appears to be no progress on the demolition of the West Park Shopping Center. The property is owned by New York-based company West Mansfield Realty LLC. Its L-shaped structure, which previously housed a Dollar General, Rent-A-Center and Rose Beauty / J Fashion, was ordered demolished last November. The demolition order noted several […]
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Open Source: What are your memories of Prospect Elementary School?
MANSFIELD — The demolition of Prospect Elementary School is set to begin within the next three to four weeks. Crews from Advanced Demolition Services began abating and scrapping the former Mansfield City building on Monday. Robert Booth, facilities manager for Mansfield City Schools, said crews will begin tearing down the building once the abatement is complete. The project […]
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Mount Vernon woman finds relief from diabetic neuropathy through spinal stimulation
MANSFIELD — Mary Skinner first learned to county clog dance at 20 years old. She’s enjoyed it ever since. “My husband and I danced always,” said 77-year-old Skinner, from Mount Vernon. “That was that was the love of my life, my passion.” After the death of her husband, Skinner didn’t go out dancing anymore, but […]
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Monitor at St. Peter’s captures real-time air quality data
MANSFIELD — When Janene Smith asked administrators at St. Peter’s School to purchase an outdoor air quality monitor, she figured it would be a worthwhile educational tool for her middle school science classes. But the metrics calculated by the small white machine likely have a much wider audience now. Ohio is among multiple U.S. states […]
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Colonial Days to feature talks on 18th century dance, women and fatphobia
MANSFIELD — Musket fire is set to ring out over Mansfield’s South Park once again this weekend. The Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) will host its second annual Colonial Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Historical re-enactors will be onsite to demonstrate period […]
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Open Source: Ohio air quality drops due to Canadian wildfires
OPEN SOURCE This story was suggested by a reader in our Open Source format. Anyone that would like to suggest a story idea or tip can do so at this link. The air smelled a bit smoky early Wednesday afternoon. Air quality metrics have gradually worsened across Richland County this week, along with the rest of Ohio […]
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Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority to host public comment meetings on Turtle Creek extension
MANSFIELD — The first community outreach meeting for the Turtle Creek extension project is slated for June 21, according to Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority Executive Director Steve Andrews. The authority will host stakeholders and provide a place for public comment on the project inside the Turtle Creek Community Room at 5 p.m. The MMHA currently […]
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MMHA: Housing voucher utilization remains high in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Metropolitan Housing Authority Director Steve Andrews said the agency is underspending in most areas of its budget, with the exception of voucher payments. The MMHA administers 1,911 federally-funded housing vouchers for Richland County residents. The number of vouchers the agency receives, as well as its funding amounts, are determined by the U.S. Department […]
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Open Source: Mansfield man finds purpose and friendship as hospice volunteer
Editor’s Note This story idea was submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a story idea for our news team? Submit it here. MANSFIELD — Bill Shaw thought about becoming a hospice volunteer for decades, but didn’t believe he had what it takes. That all changed a few years ago when his brother […]
