MANSFIELD — Finance Director Kelly Blankenship recognized the City of Mansfield’s financial software system when she took office 11 months ago. That’s because it’s largely the same system the city was using when she left that office in 2011. That will change with the City Council decision on Tuesday night to spend $510,271 over the […]
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Revitalizing Mansfield: The awaited streetscape project prepares for groundbreaking
The heart of downtown Mansfield is set to transform as the city’s streetscape project inches closer to its construction phase. With a contract expected to be awarded in December, excitement is mounting for a project years in the making. A collaboration between the City of Mansfield and K.E. McCartney and Associates (KEM), the streetscape project […]
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Richland County OKs $450K fee waiver to support elevated Main Street improvement costs
MANSFIELD — The lowest of three construction bids for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Plan came in $2.1 million higher than estimated, driving the total cost of the project to around $19.3 million. With the cost of the project rising, the Richland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday agreed to assist with the project by […]
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Rotary Club to partner with Mansfield on new pavilion at Prospect Park
MANSFIELD — Prospect Park will celebrate its 88th birthday in 2025 by also getting a new pavilion. The Rotary Club of Mansfield has announced its commitment to funding the new pavilion at the three-acre park at 542 Marquis Ave. on the city’s near south side. This community enhancement project, made possible through a collaborative partnership […]
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Section of Ruth Avenue to close in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield has announced that due to water main repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Ruth Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Wood Street. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate route to […]
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Section of Glessner Ave. closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to street repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Glessner Avenue from Ohio Street to Sturges Avenue. The road has been closed and is set to reopen by the end of the workday on Nov. 19. […]
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Section of Logan Road closed in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water main repairs, the City of Mansfield has announced it will be necessary to close sections of the following roads while work is being completed: Logan Road from Beechdale Drive to Tiffany Drive. The road has been closed and is set to reopen by the end of the workday on Nov.18. […]
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Section of Sturges Ave. to close Nov. 12 to 15 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Due to water line repairs it is necessary to close sections of the following road while work is being completed. Sturges Avenue from Glessner Avenue to West First Street. The road will be closed at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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Mansfield voters OK charter change to increase city purchasing power
MANSFIELD — Mansfield voters on Tuesday approved an amendment to the city charter that increases purchasing power for the administration. Rising inflation led to the suggested change, which will allow the city administration to award contracts of up to $50,000 — doubling the previous $25,000 limit — without approval from the Board of Control or […]
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Lights, camera, action: Mansfield streets close Wednesday for TV commercial
MANSFIELD — The filming of a new television commercial will require the temporary closure of some downtown Mansfield streets on Wednesday. The closures were announced Tuesday by the City of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield Inc. Closures will take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on North Main Street from Fifth Street to Fourth Street […]
