Editor’s Note: This story was updated to reflect the correct demolition date and additional comments from Josh Bradley. ONTARIO — The partially constructed church at 1943 Park Avenue West has sat unfinished for more than two decades. Now, it is set for demolition. Ontario Mayor Josh Bradley announced the demolition Wednesday evening. Dan and Brenda […]
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Texas racer cashes $100K in 57 Special opener at Mansfield Speedway, thanks to Dan & Brenda Niss
The Mansfield business leaders and philanthropists on Friday night donated to the prize purse for the winner of the night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
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Richland County Park District takes ownership of Niss Waterfall Preserve
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District has acquired a massive new nature preserve — but it won’t be open to the public for a few more years. After years of restoration work at the Niss Waterfall Preserve, the Western Reserve Land Conservancy donated the 287-acre property to the county park district in April. The conservancy […]
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Wrecking ball is next: State awards $1 million grant to demolish former West Park Shopping Center
The Richland County Land Bank has been awarded $1 million from the state to tear down the former West Park Shopping Center.
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Dan Niss: ‘I wouldn’t have what I have without Mansfield and Richland County’
Dan and Brenda Niss saw a need to help the community they love — even it means adding more to their already busy plate.
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Former West Park Shopping Center purchased by Dan & Brenda Niss
Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry confirmed Tuesday evening that the former West Park Shopping Center has been purchased by Dan and Brenda Niss.
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Niss purchases former Hamilton Park for $50K, plans 9-hole golf course on site
MANSFIELD — A former City of Mansfield park once known for its baseball and softball fields may soon welcome a different kind of athlete. Local businessman and owner Dan Niss is in the process of purchasing the former Hamilton Park and expanding Westbrook Country Club, which he owns with his wife, Brenda. The Richland County Land […]
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Ontario Police Dept. restructures: Council agrees to 4 sergeants, 14 officers
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that confirms some changes are in store for the Ontario Police Department.
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Jodie Perry on Mansfield: ‘This city — our city — is on the rise’
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry focused on growth, infrastructure and public safety when she campaigned to become Mansfield’s new mayor in 2023. So it came as no shock the city’s new CEO focused her first “State of the City” thoughts on those three topics. It may have come as more of a surprise that Perry, who […]
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Ontario City Council votes to rezone 12 Park Avenue West parcels to business
Ontario City Council unanimously voted to rezone 12 parcels on Park Ave. West, included the site of an abandoned church.