MANSFIELD — The Mansfield branch of the NAACP has announced a leadership change following the departure of its current president, Alomar Davenport. Davenport, a former Mansfield City Councilman, will step down from his role effective immediately, as he has accepted a promotion with his company and will be relocating out of the state of Ohio, […]
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Mansfield NAACP invites city leaders, including mayor, to ‘Town Hall’ event
MANSFIELD — The leader of the Mansfield Chapter of the NAACP said he thinks it’s time for a still relatively new city administration to meet with the community. Alomar Davenport, who was elected president in December, has announced that Mayor Jodie Perry, Safety Service Director Keith Porch and police Chief Jason Bammann have all committed […]
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Mansfield’s NAACP invites the community to discuss plans Jan. 14
MANSFIELD – The NAACP #3190 invites the community to attend an open meeting to meet its newly elected president, Alomar Davenport, and discuss plans for the future of the organization. The event will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at the NECIC Community Center, 486 Springmill St., Mansfield. This open meeting provides an opportunity for all […]
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BearCat: New $392K armored SWAT vehicle expected to soon be in service
MANSFIELD — A new $392,539 armored rescue vehicle primarily to be used by the countywide Allied Special Operations Response Team will soon arrive for duty. That was the message Tuesday night from Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch to City Council members, letting lawmakers know a nearly two-year wait is over. The four-door Lenco BearCat […]
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Mansfield NAACP announces Alomar Davenport as new president
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190 is pleased to announce Alomar Davenport has been elected as the new president of the organization. Davenport, who will serve a two-year term, was selected during the biannual election of officers held in November. Joining Davenport on the […]
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Mansfield’s NAACP to conduct officer elections on Nov. 16
MANSFIELD – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190 will conduct the election of officers and at-large Executive Committee members on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Voting will be facilitated through an electronic platform provided by the National office of the NAACP. Members will receive a link […]
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Richland County Democratic Central Committee to meet Monday
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Democratic Central Committee will meet Monday, April 29, to appoint a replacement candidate for the 76th State Representative seat. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the committee’s headquarters, located at 16 S. Park Street. The first meeting of the day will be to appoint additional Central Committeepersons […]
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Council rejects putting water main initiative on March ballot
MANSFIELD — City Council members largely opposed a request to put the water main initiative on the next ballot at their meeting Tuesday.