OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What’s going on at the old YMCA site on Park Avenue West? There is orange construction fencing around the site. […]
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Open Source: What are local government offices planning during the April 8 eclipse?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What are Richland County and the City of Mansfield’s plans for their buildings and services (outside of public safety) for […]
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Open Source: How does the general public attend Mansfield City Council?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: How does the general public attend meetings of Mansfield City Council? Where should you park? Which building entrances are unlocked? […]
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WWII veteran Paul Hunter celebrates 100th birthday next month
MANSFIELD — Paul Hunter sat in a blue cloth chair in the corner of his room, his walker in front of him. “I understand you’ve got a big birthday coming up,” I said, after introducing myself. “Yeah,” Hunter responded. He paused for a moment. “Twenty-seven.” Hunter’s youngest daughter, Anita Douville, chuckled. Her dad will celebrate his […]
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Open Source: Is there an update to the planned FriendShip station on Park Avenue West?
MANSFIELD — The FriendShip Kitchen proposed in 2020 is set to break ground at 744 Park Ave. West this summer.
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Open Source: U.S. 30 looks great, but what about North Main Street?
Question: U.S. 30 looks great. Now when is the City of Mansfield going to do something about North Main Street between Longview Avenue and the westbound ramp onto U.S. 30? It’s a mess. MANSFIELD — This short section of North Main Street will be repaired this summer as part of the city’s $4.1 million planned […]
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Open Source: Has Napoli’s Pizza repaid City of Shelby for demolition?
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 […]