MANSFIELD — Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann found himself on the wrong side of the law Friday morning. But it was all in good fun. The chief was part of a nerf gun simulation of the the department’s recently completed “shoot house” at 310 Miller Parkway, which already has an outdoor shooting range and a […]
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Zader exits Mansfield City Council with message: ‘It’s not about party. It’s about people’
MANSFIELD — Stephanie Zader opted not to pull any punches on her way out the door Tuesday night. The outgoing At-large member of Mansfield City Council, who announced in August she was stepping down at the end of September, said her work during her three years in office was about the people. “It’s not about […]
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Mansfield City Council schedules final vote on recreational cannabis dispensary zoning
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is scheduled to vote Aug. 20 on zoning regulations and rules of operation for recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city. That was the decision near the end of a special council meeting Monday night to review the proposal from the city administration on how — and where — up to […]
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Frustration emerges as Mansfield lawmakers postpone cannabis zoning vote
MANSFIELD — You can’t smoke ’em if you don’t got ’em. And Mansfield lawmakers can’t vote on zoning regulations for potential recreational cannabis dispensaries in the city if they don’t got ’em, either. Instead, a vote on such zoning rules and also a proposed repeal of a local ban on medical marijuana were pushed back […]
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Long-time developer wants to convert Brass Office Center into apartment complex
MANSFIELD — Bob Meyers said Tuesday night his plan to convert the Brass Office Center into an apartment complex is personal. The longtime local attorney and developer, who now lives in Columbus, said his Lawyers Development Corp. owns properties around the country. But he still considers Mansfield to be his hometown. It’s where he launched […]
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Prospect Park in Mansfield site for ‘Official Shake Up’ event
MANSFIELD — City of Mansfield and Richland County officials joined in Friday afternoon at Prospect Park for “An Official Shake Up” lemonade event. David Kirst, owner and producer of Rominus James Productions, said he wanted the free event to help city residents meet trusted leaders in the community. It included fresh lemonade and pizza for […]
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Mansfield City Council opens door for recreational cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry wasn’t sure she wanted a recreational cannabis dispensary in Mansfield. That’s why the mayor asked City Council in April to impose a six-month moratorium on such marijuana retail stores, dispensaries made possible by the passage of State Issue 2 seven months ago. But after local lawmakers voted 5-3 on Tuesday night […]
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OK, now it’s time to vote (really): Mansfield lawmakers to decide on cannabis dispensaries
MANSFIELD — Cheryl Meier asked two months ago why a vote on a six-month moratorium on recreational cannabis dispensaries was scheduled so quickly before Mansfield City Council. “My biggest concern is that we’re voting on this tonight. We’ve got one read and we’re voting on it,” the 2nd Ward council representative said April 16 when […]
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Mansfield City Council delays cannabis dispensary vote due to missing members
MANSFIELD — The build-up was perfect Tuesday night for the vote on a proposed six-month moratorium on any potential recreational marijuana dispensaries in Mansfield. — There was a lengthy safety committee meeting, during which a representative from The Cannabist Co. said such a facility could add $4.3 million in revenue to city coffers over the […]
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It’s time to vote: Mansfield City Council to decide on cannabis dispensaries Tuesday
MANSFIELD — It will be one of the most interesting decisions Mansfield City Council has made in recent years. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote Tuesday on a six-month moratorium on any potential marijuana dispensaries in the city, an idea council has discussed in sessions a few times since Mayor Jodie Perry suggested it more […]