MANSFIELD — When Jim Kulig came to Mansfield in 1968, his first job was as a casework supervisor in the youth dormitory of the Ohio State Reformatory, which housed around 200 young men ages 16 to 19. That’s where he met Sid. At 19 years old, Sid had already been in prison for three years […]
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Catalyst partners with Mansfield PD to revive mobile crisis teams
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Police Capt. Chad Brubaker says law enforcement officers typically have three options when responding to a call about someone experiencing a mental health crisis. If the person has violated the law, police can arrest them. If a person poses a threat to themselves or others, police can take them to a local […]
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Who’s working on affordable housing in Mansfield?
Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one, here for part two, here for part three and here for part four. MANSFIELD — The new triplexes on the corner of Fourth […]
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Can rental registries lead to better code enforcement?
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Be sure to check out parts one, two and three. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis lived in her last apartment for less than a year, but the property […]
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How housing authorities can spur development for those in need
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Click here for part one and here for part two. MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship is all too familiar with the struggle low-income residents face when searching […]
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Right to Counsel: How Cleveland levels the playing field for low-income tenants
Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. To read part one, click here. CLEVELAND — Both landlords and tenants have rights and responsibilities under Ohio law. Mansfield attorney Robert Goldberger believes more people […]
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Bugs & black mold: Lack of affordable housing leaves families vulnerable
Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a five-part series about the challenges low-income renters face and potential ways to address them. The series is supported by Wayfinders Ohio. Check back throughout this week to read more. MANSFIELD — Nicole Davis used to wake up in the middle of the night, terrified that something […]
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Use of Malabar Care Connect soars with summer hours
MANSFIELD — Sarah Redding said her late husband would be thrilled to see the new renovations at the Malabar Care Connect clinic — with one exception. The new entrance to Malabar Intermediate’s school-based health center bears a plaque dedicating the space to Mark Redding, who passed away in 2021. “He never liked his name on […]
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New streetlights brighten downtown Danville
DANVILLE — Danville is looking a little brighter these days, thanks to a year-long, grassroots community effort that raised nearly $160,000 to install 31 streetlights along the village’s downtown corridor. Main-Market & Beyond, the village’s newly-formed business association, spearheaded the initiative. Betty Severns, owner of The Blonde Robin and chair of the association’s beautification committee, […]
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On the cutting edge: How Richland County forged a new path in micro-farming
Editor’s Note To celebrate 10 years of local journalism, Richland Source is revisiting some of its previous coverage and updating the community on the stories we’ve told. In this article, we’ll revisit the urban farming movement and its impact on the local economy and food insecurity in Mansfield’s North End. p.s. Join us this Saturday […]