MADISON TOWNSHIP — Mr. Hero is moving its Madison location about a tenth of a mile away from its former home on Ashland Road.
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Open Source: Will the solar eclipse impact cell service?
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Feb. 23 to add information about a portable cell tower in Richland County. MANSFIELD — Richland County officials are expecting an influx of up to 250,000 visitors ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse. Richland County is along the event’s “path of totality” — making it a primary […]
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Open Source: Update on Plymouth Township bridge replacement projects
Richland County Engineer Adam Gove said bridges on London West Road and Champion Road are in poor condition and set for replacement.
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Faith over fear: Shawna Layland on surviving an aortic dissection
GALION — Shawna Layland doesn’t try to cover up the scar that shoots down from her collarbone like a bolt of lightning. She wears it like a badge of honor. It’s a reminder of all that she’s survived and the ways she believes God brought her through. “This is my prop,” Layland said, gesturing to the […]
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Open Source: What is going on at the old YMCA site on Park Avenue West?
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 […]