It’s been more than eight years since the former Napoli’s Pizza building on West Main Street was demolished due to structural failure.
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Open Source: What does Mansfield do with the fall leaf collections?
MANSFIELD — Last year, the City of Mansfield collected approximately 5,249 cubic yards of leaves. That’s enough to cover an entire football field almost three feet deep. So what happens to all those leaves? According to Steve Lump, a supervisor in the city street department, the leaves get composted at a city facility on Park […]
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Open Source: Here’s why some ‘park-and-pack’ campsites at Mohican are still closed
OPEN SOURCE: This story originated from a question via the Open Source platform at this link. Readers can use the platform to submit tips and questions. HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Some popular backcountry “park-and-pack” campsites in Mohican-Memorial State Forest have reopened, but a few remain closed. The backcountry campsites scattered throughout the state forest have been […]
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Open Source: Why were there so many Mansfield fire vehicles at local medical facility?
Question: Why were there four fire engines, two fire chief’s cars and two emergency vehicles at Akron Children’s Health Center in Mansfield on Dec. 12? MANSFIELD — The type of response generated from the Mansfield Fire Department depends on the type of situation and call for assistance, according to Chief Dan Crow. “The number and […]
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Open Source: Springfield Twp. zoning board denies cell tower variance request
The Springfield Township board of zoning appeals denied a variance request for a cell phone tower, but neighbors haven’t relaxed just yet.
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Open Source: Does the Area Agency on Aging pay for pest mitigation?
Editor’s Note: This story was inspired by a reader question. The reader expressed concern for her next-door neighbor, an elderly renter. Our reader asked to remain anonymous, but we’ve included an excerpt from her question below. MANSFIELD — Inadequate housing is an issue that impacts people of every age, including the elderly. There are multiple […]
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Open Source: What is the Shelby Dream Center?
The Shelby Dream Center is a volunteer-driven organization which works toward meeting the needs of the community and local schools.
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A Festive Farewell: Hagerman Brothers announce final year of Beal Road light display
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Dick and Jim Hagerman have turned on the lights for the last time. After six decades, the brothers are retiring their homemade Christmas display on the corner of Beal and Fleming Falls Roads. Since 1960, the Hagermans have brought holiday magic to the community and asked for nothing in return. Dick said he […]
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Open Source: Ontario’s Crumbl Cookies opening set for Dec. 8
ONTARIO — Crumbl Cookies, located at 2152 Walker Lake Road, is set to open Dec. 8. Ontario’s Crumbl is nextdoor to GameStop.
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Open Source: Did the Madison school levy pass?
MANSFIELD — We don’t yet know the outcome of a five-year, 7.5 mill operating levy for Madison Local Schools. That’s because the results of the Nov. 7 ballot issue were too close to call. Residents voted 3,612 to 3,601 in favor of the Madison levy, according to final, unofficial vote totals from the Richland County Board […]