MANSFIELD — We’ve got our winner: The next question our newsroom will answer in our Open Source series is, “What’s going on with the little bakery on Lexington Avenue, right by Abbeyfeale Road? Are they open or closed? For sale or not?” The question won Richland Source’s recent vote with 227 of 387 votes. The […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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Land Bank seeks grant funding for Swan Cleaners property
MANSFIELD — When it comes to the future of the former Swan Cleaners property, the Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) board has three options. The land bank can demolish the building at 165 Park Ave. West and remove thousands of tons of soil from behind and below the building for just under $700,000; remove […]
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Phoenix Brewing Company expands space, brewing capabilities
MANSFIELD — The Phoenix Brewing Company now has more space than ever to brew beer. The brewery’s owners acquired the 25,000 square-foot building adjacent to its 131 N. Diamond St. location in 2018, expanding their brewing capabilities significantly. “Our portfolio of beers has grown tremendously since we opened in 2014. Then, we had only four beers on […]
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Land Bank transfers Bowman Street lot to People Helping People
MANSFIELD — People Helping People of North Central Ohio will soon have its own location at 73 Bowman St. in Mansfield. At its Wednesday meeting, the Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) board approved transferring the property to the organization that has provided daily meals for the area’s homeless population at Mansfield’s Central Park […]
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Cypress Hill Winery aims to open at new location in March
MANSFIELD — The owners of Cypress Hill Winery hope to soon open their business along with a deli at a new location. Though an opening date hasn’t been set yet, Rick and Carol Taylor are excited to move into the former, National Electric Supply building at 51 E. 4th St. in downtown Mansfield. They’d like […]
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Wokano celebrates new location at former Ninja Steak House
ONTARIO — Wokano Sushi and Japanese Steakhouse moved down the street last month. But the restaurant formally celebrated the move Tuesdasy with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the former Ninja Steak House, at 2284 W. Fourth St. “They are a mainstay in Richland County,” said Richland Area Chamber of Commerce president Jodie Perry. “Everybody loves […]
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Mansfield crews working back-to-back 12-hour shifts to clear roads
MANSFIELD — Since 5 a.m. Saturday morning, the city of Mansfield has been working nonstop to clear the roads. The city has used all of its 14 trucks and crews have worked back-to-back 12-hour shifts, Mayor Tim Theaker explained Tuesday. “Please be patient. We are doing the best we can with the amount of trucks […]
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Snow stops, clean-up continues in Richland County
MANSFIELD — The worst of the recent winter storm is likely over, the Richland County Emergency Management Agency confirmed Monday morning. Still, EMA director, Rick Evans encouraged people to be cautious as temperatures remain low into Tuesday and the clean up process continues. “The roads are still snow-covered and slick. They need to warm up,” […]
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North Central Ohio SCORE benefits more than 200 businesses in 2018
MANSFIELD — More than 200 businesses or individuals benefited from the North Central Ohio SCORE in 2018, according to Neil Hamilton, the immediate past chair of the nonprofit organization. The organization’s 27 volunteer mentors held a total of 217 meetings in 2018, some to guide entrepreneurs with their ideas and others to help existing businesses and […]
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Shearer Equipment to be acquired by Ag-Pro Ohio
MANSFIELD — Shearer Equipment will be acquired by Ag-Pro Ohio, according to a letter posted to Shearer Equipment’s Facebook page. The post details how the John Deere dealer, with Mount Vernon and Mansfield locations, has signed a letter of intent to sell its assets to Ag-Pro Ohio, LLC., a subsidiary of Ag-Pro Companies. “The decision […]