MANSFIELD — Work continues on a $1.2-million tunnel project beneath Trimble Road that will one day allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely cross beneath the busy street when an accompanying planned B&O Trail connector project is complete. The busy five-lane road was closed on Aug. 19 as Adena Corp. began the work in earnest, a […]
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Mansfield’s new bridge at North Lake Park features repurposed sandstone
MANSFIELD — Residents may recognize some parts of the new sandstone veneer at the new bridge in North Lake Park. But they will need to look close. That’s because the vast majority of the sandstone used in the new bridge was repurposed from other structures in Mansfield, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. “Over time, […]
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Mansfield Municipal Building set for $3.5 million renovation starting this fall
MANSFIELD — Work is expected to begin in late September on a $3.5 million, year-long project to improve the Mansfield Municipal Building. The work will be paid for by a portion of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, a project approved by City Council more than two years ago. Then-Mayor Tim Theaker said in […]
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Open Source: Trimble Road to close for 45 days for B&O Trail connector tunnel
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader comment and question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. “Will Trimble Road close at the same time the Home Road/Lexington-Springmill Road intersection is closed? If so, what would […]
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New $1.2 million show arena set to debut at the 174th Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — A new, air-conditioned, $1.2 million show arena will welcome visitors when the 174th Richland County Fair begins on Sunday. “Adena (Corp.) stepped up and got the building built and we got the stuff inside it that we needed. We have a little bit more to do inside, but it will be ready for […]
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Clock ticking for $3.5 million in ARPA-funded projects at Mansfield Municipal Building
MANSFIELD — The clock is ticking on about $3.5 million in planned improvements to the Mansfield Municipal Building. Literally. The work will be funded through American Rescue Plan Act funds, a request from former Mayor Tim Theaker that City Council approved more than two years ago. Money funded by ARPA must be appropriated by the […]
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Mansfield’s tunnel project beneath Trimble Road delayed due to rebar issue
MANSFIELD — Trimble Road will remain open in Mansfield this summer. That’s because of a longer-than-expected delivery time for the rebar that will be used to reinforce a 100-foot-long concrete box planned for a tunnel beneath the road, according to City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi. Rebar, short for “reinforcing bar” or “reinforcement bar,” is […]
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Adena Corp. secures tax breaks for $5 million expansion in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved a tax incentive package for Adena Corp. that will lead to a $5 million investment and creation of at least 15 new jobs. Unanimous votes for a property tax break and a job creation tax credit agreement came despite a letter of objection from Mansfield City Schools […]
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NCF CIM Fabricators/Adena set to create jobs and invest $5 million in Mansfield expansion
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday will consider a job creation tax credit agreement for North Central Fabricators CIM, LLC/Adena Corp. that will allow the company to expand its local operation and grow its payroll. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote on a 50-percent, six-year tax credit that would allow for a $5 million […]
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Headed to North Lake Park in Mansfield? Use Rowland Avenue for next 2 months
MANSFIELD — If you want to visit North Lake Park in the next couple of months, plan on entering via Rowland Avenue. Other access roads into the 20-acre park will be closed, likely through the end of July, during an $854,940 project to replace a double-box bridge on the park’s west side. That work began […]