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So what’s the plan? Mansfield, Richland County and Shelby working together
The City of Mansfield, Richland County and the City of Shelby are combining to fund a $200,000 land use development plan.
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Ocie Hill senior housing project ‘waitlisted’ for state funding
MANSFIELD — A proposed affordable housing development on Mansfield’s north end has hit a bump in the road. The Richland County Land Bank owns the properties at 445 and 455 Bowman Street, the site of the former Ocie Hill Neighborhood Center. Earlier this year, the land bank board approved a purchase agreement with Wisconsin-based developer Volker, […]
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Richland County Foundation Women’s Fund honored with statewide award
DUBLIN, Ohio — Groundwork Ohio recognized the Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation with the 2025 Groundwork Champion Award, in honor of its ongoing commitment to help alleviate child care barriers across Richland County. Women’s Fund Chair Amy Hiner, Chair-Elect Amy Goyal, and Richland County Foundation President Allie Watson accepted the award during Groundwork Ohio’s […]
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Park National Bank withdraws proposal to build on Mansfield Municipal Parking lot
MANSFIELD — Park National Bank announced Tuesday it was withdrawing a proposal to develop a new downtown office on Mansfield’s Municipal Parking lot. “The decision comes after thoughtful consideration of feedback from Mansfield’s small business community and residents, particularly regarding the importance of preserving existing parking in the downtown area,” said Chris Hiner, PNB’s Mansfield […]
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Main Street update: Concrete infield installation underway at Fourth Street
MANSFIELD — Winter is coming and the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is nearing the end of its 2025 construction season. Brent Rossman, communications specialist at Downtown Mansfield Inc., told merchants on Thursday that the intersection of Main and Fourth streets will reopen in late November for vehicle traffic during the winter. “Then […]
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Mansfield mayor: ‘We have to solve for parking’ in potential bank/Municipal Lot deal
Parking concerns stall Mansfield’s proposed bank-Municipal Lot deal. Stay updated on the debate and upcoming city council vote here.
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Land bank seeks redevelopment proposals for former Swan Cleaners building
MANSFIELD — A new future may be in store for the former Swan Cleaners in Mansfield. The Richland County Land Bank voted Wednesday to seek proposals for the redevelopment of the former Swan Cleaners building at 165 Park Ave. West. The commercially-zoned building is located across the street from the Renaissance Theatre and Buckeye Imagination […]
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Park National Bank to build new office in downtown Mansfield Municipal Parking lot
MANSFIELD — Park National Bank plans to build a new office on the western half of the Municipal Parking lot in downtown Mansfield, turning over its current eight-story building at 3 N. Main St. to the city. City Council on Tuesday evening is scheduled to vote on legislation that would convey one-half of the parking […]
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Ready to walk and bike? B&O connector trail, tunnel set for ribbon cutting Friday
MANSFIELD — A journey of about 2,000 steps is about to become available, connecting the Richland B&O Trail to Trimble Road. On Friday at 2 p.m., the ribbon will officially be cut on a $2.1 million connector trail and a $1.2 million tunnel, providing another access point to the B&O without worries about vehicular traffic. […]