MANSFIELD — A scheduled trial in the City of Mansfield lawsuit against the Lucas company that demolished the former YMCA has been delayed until March 2026. A jury trial in the city’s lawsuit against Page Excavating had been scheduled to begin July 14 before visiting Judge Christopher Collier in Richland County Common Pleas Court, according […]
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Mansfield finance director: Probe launched into email spoofing scam
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship said she’s been warned that when it comes to scammers, everyone is a target. “The general consensus out there is not if it happens to you, but when it happens to you,” said Blankenship, the City of Mansfield’s finance director. “It’s a horrible world we live in. You have to be […]
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Section of Madison Road closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed: Madison Road from Ashland Road to Park Avenue East. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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Road work to close section of Grace Street until May 15 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Grace Street from 8th Avenue to 9th Avenue. The road was closed on Monday May 5. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is […]
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Mansfield mayor: City seeks feasibility study for community swimming pool
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry is well aware of the community’s cries for a public pool. While it may not happen for a few years, Perry said the city is moving in the right direction. The mayor told members of council Wednesday night officials recently met with a consultant who could conduct a feasibility study […]
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Mansfield voters approve renewals of Pothole Haters and PRIDE income taxes
MANSFIELD — Two popular municipal income taxes will continue to be collected in Mansfield. City voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the PRIDE Tax and the Pothole Haters Tax, a pair of four-year, quarter-percent income taxes that each generate about $4.8 million annually. “I felt like people have seen the value of both […]
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Mansfield voters asked to renew Pothole Haters, PRIDE taxes on primary ballot
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents will see a couple of familiar tax issues on the May 6 primary ballot. The City of Mansfield is seeking the renewal of a pair of four-year, quarter-percent municipal income tax issues — the Pothole Haters Tax and the PRIDE tax. As renewals, neither tax represents an increase. Both issues, each of […]
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Thomas: Rezone of 321 acres may help attract manufacturing jobs in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Barrett Thomas said Tuesday the rezoning of 321 acres near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport will help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing jobs in the city. “This aligns with the city’s goal of creating high-skill, high-wage employment opportunities,” said Thomas, senior director of economic development for Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. […]
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Mansfield earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition from National Arbor Day Foundation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry has announced the City of Mansfield has been named a 2024 Tree City USA for 30 years in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit our community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, […]
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Section of Logan Road to close in Mansfield on April 23
MANSFIELD — Due to storm line repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Logan Road from Beechdale Drive to South Main Street. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. April 23. Construction signs will be posted at the work […]