MANSFIELD — Sgt. Jon Ahles always knew he wanted to be a police officer. As a boy growing up in Lexington, he pictured himself pursuing criminals in his cruiser, chasing down bad guys on foot and making all the big arrests. Kind of like the officers on the TV show “Cops” that debuted in 1989 […]
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No need for delay: Mansfield City Council OKs new mayor’s 2024 budget on one read
MANSFIELD — Maybe it was the fact Mayor Jodie Perry sat in front of City Council Tuesday night to present her own 2024 spending plan. Maybe it was the fact she was joined at the same table by Finance Director Kelly Blankenship, who went over her revenue projections. Maybe it was because the two newly […]
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Community members launch sled library at Liberty Park
MANSFIELD — Nine-year-old Paul Crego shrieked with delight as his red sled slid down the hill at Liberty Park. Unbothered by the frigid temperatures, he rode to the bottom and hiked back up. After a few trips down he hill, he walked over to the simple gray rack underneath the tree, swapping the red rider […]
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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 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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Moton, Mount seek to represent 6th Ward on Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — Voters in Mansfield’s 6th Ward will decide Nov. 7 whether to retain Kimberly Moton on City Council or elect challenger Deborah Mount. A Democrat, Moton was selected in October of 2020 by 6th Ward members of the Richland County Democratic Central Committee to replace Jean Taddie as the ward’s representative on Mansfield City […]
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NECIC hosts “Meet the Candidates Night” Oct. 11
MANSFIELD – The North End Community Improvement Collaborative has announced a “Meet the Candidates Night,” an engaging event that provides an opportunity for the community to meet, interact with, and learn about the candidates running for various positions in the upcoming November election. This event aims to foster a stronger connection between the candidates and […]