MANSFIELD — Anna Marie Durtschi chooses to look at the bright side and consider possibilities that could foster positive change. That mentality is what led to the development of “Friends of North Lake Park.” Durtschi started this group about a year ago in response to repeated issues raised at her local Neighborhood Watch meetings. Durtschi, […]
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Local doctors address Richland Co. infant mortality issue
MANSFIELD — Sarah and Mark Redding witnessed something remarkable during a five-day training week in March. The local doctors witnessed 17 eager-to-help care coordinators train to be part of a solution the couple endeavored to solve starting in the late ‘90s. The problem was a big one. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Richland […]
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Water repairs close portion of Sixth St.
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs the City of Mansfield has closed the following road while work is being completed: West Sixth Street from North Mulberry Street to Bowman Street. Barring any unforeseen problems the road is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Friday March 25, 2016. Construction signs will […]
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MPD dispatch center earns Double Gold Star Award
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department’s Public Safety Communications Center is often overlooked. Not anymore. The city’s lifeline group of 12, along with their manager — Jerry Botdorf — is receiving a Double Gold Star Award from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials for their combined efforts in the Randall Road stand-off. The Communications Center […]
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Log cabin to be constructed in South Park
MANSFIELD — Plans are forming for the construction of a log cabin near South Park’s historic Blockhouse. Tom Pappas with Richland Early American Center for History explained the details of this project to Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night. He said the group hopes to create a “small village” at South Park, which would feature three log […]
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Greenwich man killed in Ohio 545 crash Saturday
MANSFIELD – Clarence F. Jackson, 79, of Greenwich, was killed after a two-car crash on Ohio 545 near Piper Road at 11:57 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio Highway Patrol. Jackson was transported to Ohio Health Mansfield Hospital by Mifflin Township Fire Department personnel where he later died. According to the […]
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Boil advisory lifted for Howard St. neighborhood
MANSFIELD (UPDATE Saturday at 6 p.m.) — The City of Mansfield Water Repair Department has lifted the boil advisory affecting the following area: — Howard Street from McPherson Street to Burns Street — Burns Street from Howard Street to France Street — Also to include 476 Holzworth Drive. All samples have returned with negative results […]
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MPD offers A Community Event for hardworking students
MANSFIELD — The Friendly House hosted its 20th annual “Community Event” Saturday featuring local law enforcement. Students from area elementary schools came to play games and interact with police and government officials, helping create a bond between law enforcement and the Mansfield community. Todd Newberry, a retired lieutenant who worked with the Mansfield Police Department […]
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RED HORSE hosts National Guard improvement course
MANSFIELD – The Ohio National Guard, both Army and Air, participated this week in a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Course at the 200th RED HORSE Detachment 1, in Mansfield. The course ran from March 14 through 18. Twelve airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard participated in the CPI course with […]
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The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continues
MANSFIELD — The Great Mansfield Chicken Debate continued this week with four supporters speaking at Tuesday’s council meeting. Council heard from four supporters of the backyard chickens ordinance, including Matthew Stanfield, chairman of Citizens for Mansfield Backyard Chickens. The issue had previously been brought before council on Feb 16, which led to some debate and […]