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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End of watch: Mansfield police K-9 Richy honored for nearly eight years on the job
MANSFIELD — His eyes darted around the room, carefully watching everyone. His ears perked up as he listened to the voices. He stayed close to his partner. K-9 Richy retired from the Mansfield Police Department on Dec. 30 after nearly eight years of service. But the black German Shepherd, born in 2013, clearly looked like […]
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Mansfield City Council to honor K-9 Richy for 8 years of service
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police K-9 Richy searched for a suspect inside a doctor’s office that was broken into. His handler, officer Denny Kiner, and other officers stayed outside to secure a perimeter around the building. K-9 Richy quickly found the suspect, who just as quickly tried to flee. Seeking to evade the German Shepherd, the […]
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Mansfield City Council launches 2024 with a night of firsts
MANSFIELD — It was a night of firsts at the initial Mansfield City Council of 2024. It was the first night of work for new 4th Ward Councilwoman Cynthia Daley and new 6th Ward Councilwoman Deborah Mount. It was the first evening session for new Mayor Jodie Perry, new Finance Director Kelly Blankenship and new […]
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Mansfield City Council president guides rafters back to safety during storm
MANSFIELD — Sarah Frank watched her uncle walk toward the Clear Fork Reservoir docks on Sunday evening in pouring rain and didn’t know what he was doing. “He had grabbed an umbrella and a few towels and was walking toward his boat because there were two guys on a raft trying to paddle in a […]