Photos taken this week as workers from Advanced Demolition in McComb, Ohio, began the work of removing “hard fill” that was buried when the former YMCA along Park Avenue West was razed five years ago.
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New Mansfield public works director highlights plans for the city’s parks
MANSFIELD — Louis Andres knows a few things about public parks. And it seems clear the City of Mansfield is going to benefit from the expertise of the man who has worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 40 years, beginning his career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a […]
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Why wait? Mansfield City Council quickly adopts change in investment policy
MANSFIELD — Apparently the proposed change in the City of Mansfield’s investment policy was too good to wait. Local lawmakers were not scheduled to vote until March 20 on a proposal that new Finance Director Kelly Blankenship said would allow the city’s money to make more money. “This will open up more opportunities for us […]
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Outside eyes: Mansfield mayor gets OK from City Council for IT consultation
MANSFIELD — It didn’t take new Mayor Jodie Perry long to figure out the city’s computer infrastructure — hardware and software — needs attention. And that some outside eyes may be beneficial. At her request, City Council on Tuesday evening approved a three-month agreement with ES Consulting from Ontario to help prepare a “preliminary technology […]
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Kokosing Construction awarded $4.3 million deal to pave Mansfield roads
MANSFIELD — Kokosing Construction Co. was awarded a $4,321,216.45 contract on Tuesday morning to resurface 18.8 miles of Mansfield streets in 2024. Kokosing submitted the lowest of two bids submitted for the work, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. The other bid came from Shelly & Sands , Inc. for $4,893,899.11. The city’s Board of […]
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Open Source: What are local government offices planning during the April 8 eclipse?
OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: What are Richland County and the City of Mansfield’s plans for their buildings and services (outside of public safety) for […]
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Section of S. Franklin St closed through Feb. 7
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. South Franklin Street between East First Street and East Second Street. The road has been closed and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic […]
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Dry up, would ya? Westinghouse site demo/cleanup still slowed by water issues
MANSFIELD — The former Westinghouse site on the city’s east side is not going away without a fight. More than a year since demolition began at the former industrial site, and nearly a year since the Westinghouse “A” building on East Fifth Street was felled, efforts continue to dig up, bust up and clean up […]
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Section of S. Mulberry St. closed through Jan. 26
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. South Mulberry Street from Glessner Avenue to Mendota Street. Detour and construction signs will be posted at the work site. Traffic is advised to plan an alternate […]
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Mansfield to spend $4.1 million on street resurfacing plan in 2024
MANSFIELD — Mansfield will resurface 18.8 miles of its streets in 2024 at an estimated cost of $4.1 million, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. City Council on Tuesday evening approved Bianchi seeking bids for the annual work, which is paid for by the voter-approved Pothole Haters municipal income tax. The city receives about $3.7 […]