Editor’s Note: This report was written by Source Media Journalism Fellows Avery Smith and Hudson Stacy. MANSFIELD — Applications are open for a one-time grant program to assist small businesses struggling during the Main Street Improvement Project. Downtown Mansfield Inc. will administer the $50,000 grant program, funded with the $5 driver’s license fees received by […]
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Oasis of Love Church launches faith-based business school in Mansfield
The Daniel School of Business is designed for entrepreneurs and students who aspire to not only grow their businesses, but also grow spiritually.
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Sterkel Community Park for All officially opens: ‘This place has everything!’
MANSFIELD — A young girl ran, laughed and called out to her friend on the playground Thursday morning. “This place has everything!” she shouted on the bright, sunny day. Somewhere, Justine Sterkel smiled. The youngster and her friend were enjoying the new Sterkel Community Park for All — a 20-acre inclusive park and playground located […]
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Shelby’s Karl Milliron makes downtown investment with new restaurant and boutique hotel project
SHELBY — Karl Milliron said he wants to help another entrepreneur fulfill a dream. The first step in making that happen was finalized about two weeks ago. Midwest Consulting & Management, LLC, purchased 58-60 West Main St. in Shelby — the former First National Bank building — from Linville Enterprises, LLC, on June 13 for […]
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Richland County Land Bank to sell Ocie Hill property to senior housing developer
MANSFIELD — A new affordable senior housing development could be on its way to the corner of Harker and Bowman streets. The Richland County Land Bank board voted unanimously Wednesday to pursue an agreement with Völker to sell two lots to the Wisconsin-based developer. The lots include 455 and 445 Bowman street, where the former Ocie […]
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Richland County Land Bank may decide future of former Ocie Hill site Wednesday
MANSFIELD — The future of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center may be decided Wednesday afternoon. The Richland County Land Bank board has called a special meeting at 2 p.m. to discuss a proposed affordable housing development for senior citizens at 455 Bowman St. on the city’s north side. The board will meet at the […]
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Land Bank gets public input for proposed Ocie Hill site development
MANSFIELD — Greg Baron came to a public meeting Wednesday evening to talk about a proposed affordable housing development for seniors on the site of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center. What the managing director of development for Wisconsin-based Volker got was a history and cultural lesson about the value of all the things that […]
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Richland County Port Authority conducts 1st meeting, selects board leaders
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority is open. Open for business, that is, according to local officials. The new governmental entity had its organizational meeting on Wednesday morning, officially adding an economic development tool breathed into life by the Richland County Board of Commissioners. During a two-hour public meeting at Richland Area Chamber & […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs tax deals to aid home-grown business expansions
MANSFIELD — Charlie Powell was positively blunt Tuesday night when talking to Mansfield City Council about business expansion plans for Baker’s Collision. “It’s quite a large investment for a family-owned business. But we feel like the time is now and there is no better place to do it than Mansfield,” Powell told lawmakers. “We have […]
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Homegrown success: 2 Mansfield companies to expand with city help
MANSFIELD — Expansion of two local and family-owned businesses is on the agenda for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote on community reinvestment area agreements with Powell Enterprises of North Central Ohio, LLC, and the Fanello Development Co., LLC, that will help construction of new facilities and add new jobs […]