MANSFIELD – La LUNA will present “Pantry Palooza: Benefit Concert for the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry” on Friday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The event aims to raise funds to help ensure the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry can continue providing nutritious food to families in need. The concert will take place at La LUNA, located at 32 […]
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St. Peter’s Urban Iditarod returns for 12th year, blending faith, fun and service
Students, staff and faculty at St. Peter’s School returned from spring break this week to kick off one of the school’s most cherished annual traditions—the 12th running of the St. Peter’s Urban Iditarod Race to End Hunger. Inspired by the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska, the Urban Iditarod was launched in 2013 […]
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Grocery Outlet now open on Lexington-Springmill Road
ONTARIO — The former OfficeMax, the sales floor in Grocery Outlet occupies 15,000 square feet. The store sells meat, produce, pantry staples, toys, decorations and more.
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Downtown living: Local developer gets $250K grant to transform former grocery
MANSFIELD — Famico Williams recalls growing up on the north side of Mansfield, stopping at Webb’s Grocery Store for candy on his way home from elementary school. He knows those days are gone. But the childhood memories of a building likely built in the 1890s remain strong in his heart and mind. And the idea […]
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Kaleidoscope conversation continued Wednesday at Mansfield library
Seven Richland County organizations gathered with community members Wednesday to discuss poverty and housing issues facing the local area.
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‘We can make a difference’: Mansfielders share thoughts on Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope talk
MANSFIELD — More than 300 people attended Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope Community Conversation on May 7 discussing poverty eradication.
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Kaleidoscope Speaker Series: What you need to know about poverty and housing inequality in Richland County
Local organizations discuss relevancy of upcoming Kaleidoscope Speaker Series event — which will focus on poverty and housing inequality.
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City of Mansfield to start replacing small, aging water mains in 2025, says Bianchi
MANSFIELD — A voter-approved Mansfield water main initiative will begin putting new pipes in the ground in 2025. City Council on Tuesday evening approved the administration’s request to enter into a contract for engineering services related to a water main replacement program. The work will be funded by a four-year, 0.25-percent municipal income tax city […]
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Richland County Foundation supports summer programs for children
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $255,389 during its April meeting. The Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Board of Trustees approved 28 Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 were given to support creative, educational, and fun-filled activities for hundreds of Richland County […]
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Area Agency on Aging to “Spring into Health” event on March 5
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is happy to announce the upcoming “Spring into Health” event, dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community. This comprehensive event, scheduled for March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. will offer a diverse range of educational sessions and valuable resources […]