MANSFIELD — The biggest news at Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night is likely not even on the official agenda. During her report at council’s caucus, Mayor Jodie Perry plans to unveil two new videos produced by EMH&T that will provide a visual preview of the $16.5 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Project expected to […]
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9th annual ‘Bike-A-Palooza’ scheduled May 11 at North Lake Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — There have been a lot of changes in the Mansfield Police Department in the last few months, including a new chief, Jason Bammann, and new assistant chief, Michael Napier. One thing that hasn’t changed is the department’s annual “Bike-A-Palooza” community event. The ninth version of the event is scheduled May 11 at North […]
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Dry dam: Mansfield Board of Control OKs extra work needed for FEMA approval
MANSFIELD — The long and winding road to a $25 million proposed earthen dry dam — aimed at alleviating flooding on Mansfield’s north side — would likely need significant federal grants to complete. One significant such grant could come through the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the form of a Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities […]
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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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How can Ohio 13 on Mansfield’s north side be improved? New study is planned
MANSFIELD — Construction on the nearly $15 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project in Mansfield won’t begin until 2025. But planning for that project — including obtaining $12.7 million in outside grant funding — began seven years ago. That’s why city engineer Bob Bianchi obtained City Council approval Tuesday night to launch a year-long study […]
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Fender-bender repair leads to Mansfield Fire Dept. engine pump replacement
MANSFIELD — A damaged fender on a Mansfield Fire Department engine has led to a costly pump replacement and a change in vehicle repair policy. The city’s Board of Control on Tuesday approved a $41,822 payment to Atlantic Emergency Solutions from Findlay to replace a pump and several valves on Engine 2. The equipment was […]
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Sterkel Community Park for All construction started; more funding needed
MANSFIELD — Construction has begun at the Sterkel Community Park for All, a 20-acre, all-inclusive park and playground at the city park off Hillcrest Street. But organizers said Monday additional funds for play equipment are needed in April in order for the site to open in the fall as planned. The park site off Hillcrest […]
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Mansfield Control Board OKs $971K in contracts to improve parks infrastructure
MANSFIELD — The city’s Board of Control on Tuesday awarded a pair of construction contracts totaling $971,839 to improve infrastructure in two city parks. The projects, already approved by City Council, are for a bridge replacement in North Lake Park and a culvert replacement in Liberty Park, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. The Control […]
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Gallery: Annual Drive Thru Easter event welcomes long line of cars to South Park
Photos from the annual Drive Thru Easter event Saturday in the lower portion of South Park, sponsored by the City of Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department. Easter candy, toys and other small items were handed out by Mayor Jodie Perry and other local organizations for children and parents as participants drove through the event. Cars […]
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Tunnel beneath Trimble Road for B&O Bike Trail connector set this summer
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is ready to tunnel under Trimble Road this summer, a project that will close the busy four-lane street for 45 days. City Council on Wednesday approved seeking bids for the $1.25 million tunnel project that will allow bicyclists and pedestrians to safely cross beneath the busy, street when an […]
