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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Richland County buys 2 parcels needed for $4.2 million wastewater improvement
BELLVILLE — It cost more than twice as much as Richland County offered. But two land parcels have been acquired needed for a wastewater improvement plan near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange. The Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved spending $9,226 for two parcels near the existing lift station near the intersection of Ohio 97 and […]
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Richland County pushes ahead with $4 million sewer project to support growth in Bellville
BELLVILLE — The clock is officially ticking on a $4.2 million wastewater improvement plan designed to aid increased economic development near the Ohio 97/I-71 interchange. But Richland County officials said Tuesday they believe the project is on track to meet timelines established in the American Rescue Plan Act funding the project. That means contracts for […]
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Mansfield native seeks to transform former Westinghouse site into vibrant, connected development
MANSFIELD — Marquise Stillwell said he doesn’t see an isolated vacant property when he looks at the former Westinghouse site along East Fifth Street. The Mansfield native, now a national designer, developer and entrepreneur based in New York City, sees connectivity to the rest of the city, adding another economic cluster that can contribute to […]
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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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B&O trail connections set for Mansfield City Council; cannabis dispensary zoning delayed
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council will be asked Tuesday to take two steps forward on an eventual path that will one day connect the B&O Trail to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi will ask local lawmakers to consider seeking bids for a $1.9 million connector trail between the B&O and Trimble Road — and […]
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News Man Weekly Podcast: Tony Vero, Skate Ohio and an Inkcarceration recap
MANSFIELD — The fifth edition of the News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In Tuesday’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero, as well as B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio. Hunnell and Vero talk about a variety of topics, including ongoing efforts to complete […]
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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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Richland County Land Bank and Adult Parole Authority to expand in renovation
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved a $189,000 design contract that will lead to the renovations to the ground floor of the county administration building, as well as restrooms throughout the 56-year-old structure. The work, which will be done by Maurer Architectural Design Studio of Mansfield, will lead to expanded and improved spaces […]
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Third time’s the charm: Shiloh awarded $500K grant to help fund water project
Additional funding for Shiloh’s three-phase, $1.7 million water project has been awarded to the village through a state grant program.