“I would like to see more articles about little known local nature preserves in Richland and surrounding counties. For example, Fleming Falls. I’ve lived in the area for nearly 50 years and have never been there before until this year because I didn’t know it existed.“ MANSFIELD – The 22nd episode of the News Man […]
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Open Source: What’s going on at the former Tuttle Landscaping site?
MANSFIELD — Kris and Candiss Patrick want to show their sons what it looks like to follow their dreams. That’s why they’re diving into the world of real estate development. The couple is part of a group developing a 20-unit condominium complex at 1295 Trimble Road, the former home of Tuttle Landscaping. “We have to lead […]
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Clear Fork seeks to reduce private school bussing amid driver shortage
Editor’s Note: The topic for this story was suggested by a reader through our Open Source platform. Do you have a tip for a reporter? Submit it in here. BELLVILLE — As a working single mom, Christie Hiltbrunner relies on the school bus to transport her second grader each day. But earlier this year, the Washington […]
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Open Source: What is (still) going on at the West Park Shopping Center?
Question: “What is going on at the West Park Shopping Center? It is still just sitting their deteriorating? Why isn’t something being done?” MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is starting over in its legal attempt to resolve problems at the former West Park Shopping Center on Park Avenue West. The city initially ordered the […]
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Open Source: What’s going on with Shelby’s former Cornell IGA store?
New blue paint and a recently repaved parking lot have caused folks to wonder what’s going on with Shelby’s former Cornell’s IGA building.
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Open Source: More than 1,200 Shelby AEP customers currently without power
Jackie Orozco, of AEP Ohio, said Thursday afternoon crews are currently on-site and working to find the outages’ root cause.
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Open Source: When will the tunnel be done and Trimble Road reopened in Mansfield?
Question: “When is the tunnel on Trimble Road going to be done? It has been 45 days. It sure is annoying. Thanks.” MANSFIELD — A delay in the arrival of concrete box sections has delayed completion of a tunnel beneath Trimble Road, according to City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi. As such, the busy road […]
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Flag football league kicks off for kids at Johns Park
MANSFIELD — Mann Wilson said it’s been a dream of his for years to bring flag football back to the park where he and his friends once played pick-up games. “I used to live down the street. This park is my home,” Wilson said, standing on the sidelines of a makeshift football field at Johns […]
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RCT bus driver helps save life of passenger
MANSFIELD — Bus driver Sanoe Kumai helped call EMS and inform family members of a passenger who she found unconscious at the transit center.
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Open Source: Why is Maple Lake Park in Mansfield being used as staging area?
Question: The parking lot next to the basketball courts in Maple Lake Park in Mansfield has been used as staging areas for the gas company. Are they paying the City of Mansfield anything to use this park? It’s full of trucks, stones and other equipment. The parking lot is not useable by the public. MANSFIELD […]