MANSFIELD – Local history will be celebrated and the public is invited to attend the Aug. 12 dedication of a new Ohio Historical Marker honoring Sarah Daisy Barker Thomas and the Barker family. The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at the corner of First Street and Wood Street in Mansfield. Historical Marker Dedication […]
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News Man Weekly: Downtown Mansfield, a road salt shortage and a brand new skate park
What do you do when a big, wild turkey has you trapped inside the car in your own driveway?
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What goes on behind closed roads: End in sight for Main Street improvement project
There have been challenges along the way, like maintaining pedestrian traffic, managing road closures and dealing with difficult weather conditions.
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Finish line looms 5 months away in Mansfield’s Main Street improvement project
The finish line to the $20.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is about five months away.
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Mansfield mayor: ‘We have to solve for parking’ in potential bank/Municipal Lot deal
Parking concerns stall Mansfield’s proposed bank-Municipal Lot deal. Stay updated on the debate and upcoming city council vote here.
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OPINION: Main Street Corridor Improvement project is a mess; ain’t she a beaut?
MANSFIELD — I took a walk downtown on Wednesday afternoon to get a last gasp of sunshine before autumn really begins. It was not an easy walk. Turning this way and that, roads and sidewalks are blocked in various directions. And all I could think was, “It’s about damn time.” Obviously the project is in […]
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Downtown Mansfield Inc. offers latest Main Street Improvement Project update
MANSFIELD — The $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Program is nearly one-third complete, according to city officials. The project, which began Feb. 24 and is scheduled to be complete by October 2026, is a complete upgrade of Main Street from First to Sixth streets and Park Avenue from Main to Diamond streets. Downtown Mansfield […]
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Downtown Mansfield Inc. offers latest Main Street improvement project update
MANSFIELD — The Main Street Corridor Improvement Project in downtown Mansfield has officially reached the quarter-pole of the 20-month project. According to Downtown Mansfield Inc., the work during the last two weeks included: Here’s what to expect in the new two weeks: Here is a look at traffic and accessibility impact: DMI said every effort […]
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Downtown Mansfield businesses voice concerns about Main Street project impact
MANSFIELD — Nichole Hamilton didn’t mince words Wednesday during a public meeting to discuss the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project.
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Public meeting set for July 30 to discuss Mansfield Main Street improvement project
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield Inc. has invited community members to a public meeting on the Main Street Improvement Project on July 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at DMI’s offices, 128 N. Main St. DMI said the meeting will provide a status update on the project, including completed components, pending construction and the ongoing project […]