MANSFIELD — City workers represented by AFSCME Local 3088 have worked for nine months under the terms of an expired contract. The members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union took to the streets near Central Park on Monday to make sure the public is aware of that fact. Union district […]
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‘This day isn’t just for us veterans alone,’ Veterans Day speaker says in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Veterans Day is not for veterans alone. “When we served our country, we did not serve to fulfill personal interests,” retired Air Force MSgt. Kari Pfeifer said Monday. “We serve the national interest of the United States of America, and that’s why this day isn’t just for us veterans alone. It’s a day […]
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21st annual Make a Difference Day Food Drive coming up Friday in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Doc Stumbo has helped to feed hungry people in Richland County for more than two decades. The retired auto worker and UAW leader — joined by his army of volunteers — will be at it again Friday during the 21st annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive. Stumbo launched the food drive two […]
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Thousands ‘escape’ OSR in Mansfield for 10th Shawshank Hustle
MANSFIELD — More than 3,000 runners and walkers “escaped” from the former Ohio State Reformatory on Saturday morning as part of the 10th Shawshank Hustle. The 7K (4.3 miles) race left the grounds of OSR just after 8 a.m. and began the journey into downtown Mansfield. Runners and walkers made the turn in Central Park […]
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‘Freedom is not free’: Mansfield Korean War veterans celebrate monument update
MANSFIELD — The Korean War Veterans Association led a dedication service for defense era veterans in Richland County on June 29.
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Korean War Monument updated to honor defense era veterans
MANSFIELD — It’s been more than 70 years since military commanders from the United States, North Korea and China signed a ceasefire agreement to end the Korean War. But the United States’ military involvement in South Korea never really ended. The United States has maintained a peacekeeping force there in cooperation with the South Korean government […]
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Gallery: Sun shines brightly on annual Juneteenth Parade in downtown Mansfield
The photos and videos below are from the annual Mansfield Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Saturday. The event featured representatives from local organizations, churches, political leaders and cheer squads, as well as the En-Rich-Ment fine arts organization from Canton and the Columbus Linden-Mckinley High School Marching Band. The parade stepped off at the five-way light […]
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Mansfield honors Memorial Day 2024 with parade, Central Park ceremony
MANSFIELD — Mansfield observed Memorial Day on Monday with a parade through downtown that ended at Central Park. Once it arrived, a program honored the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day originated in the years after the U.S. Civil War and became […]
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Operation Clean Sweep: Beautification effort day concludes with litter removal
MANSFIELD — The back of Kim Hildreth’s shirt late Tuesday afternoon explained her dedication to the City of Mansfield — along with that of all the volunteers she has motivated for nearly three decades. It’s a shirt she first wore in 1997 — the same year Hildreth helped launch “Operation Clean Sweep” in the city, […]
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Gallery: Chili Cook-Off offers good food & music in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Below are photos from the annual Mid-Ohio Shrine Club Chili Cook-Off in Central Park in downtown Mansfield on Saturday afternoon. The event was open from noon to 5 p.m. and hosted by the Mid-Ohio Shriners, Gravity Ohio and DLX. Prizes for entrants included “The Golden Ladle” award for the best chili as selected […]