MANSFIELD — Construction has begun at the Sterkel Community Park for All, a 20-acre, all-inclusive park and playground at the city park off Hillcrest Street. But organizers said Monday additional funds for play equipment are needed in April in order for the site to open in the fall as planned. The park site off Hillcrest […]
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Tunnel beneath Trimble Road for B&O Bike Trail connector set this summer
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is ready to tunnel under Trimble Road this summer, a project that will close the busy four-lane street for 45 days. City Council on Wednesday approved seeking bids for the $1.25 million tunnel project that will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely cross beneath the busy, street when an […]
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Madison trustees approve ARPA funds for Manner Drive drainage improvement
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees voted to appropriate $150,000 of ARPA funds toward a drainage solution for the Manner and Eastview drives intersection.
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Mansfield City Council to delay NECIC’s request to reallocate ARPA funds
MANSFIELD — A reconfigured Mansfield City Council is expected to start the new year Tuesday by doing what the previous configuration did at the end of the old one. Namely, again push back a request by the North End Community Improvement Collaborative to reallocate $1.5 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. At-large […]
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NECIC’s ask to reallocate city ARPA funds delayed until 2024
Legislation regarding the proposed reallocation was set to be voted upon Tuesday during Mansfield City Council’s final meeting of the year.
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NECIC seeks to reallocate city ARPA funds to buy, remodel former VOA site
MANSFIELD — Leaders of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative see an immediate opportunity to meet the pressing need of reducing youth violence in the city. That’s why the NECIC is asking Mansfield City Council on Dec. 19 to reallocate the $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help the non-profit organization purchase […]
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Friendly House awarded $108K in ARPA funds from Richland County commissioners
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Thursday formally approved awarding the Friendly House a total of $108,614 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for two projects at the non-profit facility. Funds will allow Friendly House to purchase an emergency generator and also install new sidewalks at the 380 N. Mulberry St. facility. Commissioners had informally approved […]
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Richland County commissioners award $1.56 million renovation contract to Studer-Obringer
MANSFIELD — Actual construction work to renovate “L2” inside the Richland County administration building is expected to begin before the end of the year. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to accept the $1.56 million bid of Studer-Obringer Inc. of New Washington to serve as the general contractor on a project that will create relocation space […]
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Richland County commissioners OK ARPA for truck, but say more is planned
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved spending $68,981 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a new truck and salt spreader for its maintenance department. But Commissioner Tony Vero made it clear he has bigger ideas for ARPA funds going forward, including additional renovations to the county administration building, adding that capital funds […]
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Firearms training simulator latest upgrade for Richland County Sheriff’s Office
MANSFELD — Improved staffing levels. Two new K-9 units. Better countywide radio communication. And with the approval of Richland County commissioners on Tuesday, a new firearms simulator to train deputies in de-escalation techniques and appropriate use of force. Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon said he’s pleased with the status of the department, which he has […]