Editor’s Note: This report was written by Source Media Journalism Fellows Avery Smith and Hudson Stacy. MANSFIELD — Applications are open for a one-time grant program to assist small businesses struggling during the Main Street Improvement Project. Downtown Mansfield Inc. will administer the $50,000 grant program, funded with the $5 driver’s license fees received by […]
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DMI announces 2025 Final Friday concert series lineup
MANSIFELD — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. (DMI) has announced the 2025 Final Friday Concert Season lineup. On Friday, May 30, the season will begin with opening act, Steve Brown, followed by Rare Vintage with the Michael Weber Show headlining. Friday, June 27 will feature opening act, Jaydon Telakowicz, followed by Moonfire with Zack Attack headlining. Friday, […]
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‘Shovels in the ground:’ Main Street Corridor Project work to begin in March
City engineer Bob Bianchi said work on the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project is set to begin at the beginning of March.
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Downtown Improvement Advisory Board OKs $500K for Main Street Corridor project
MANSFIELD — The Downtown Improvement Advisory Board made it official on Thursday, voting to allocate $500,000 to the Main Street Corridor Improvement project set to begin in early 2025. The board had been expected to contribute to the $19.7 million project, utilizing revenue it receives through a $5 annual vehicle license tax increase for all vehicles […]
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Lights, camera, action: Mansfield streets close Wednesday for TV commercial
MANSFIELD — The filming of a new television commercial will require the temporary closure of some downtown Mansfield streets on Wednesday. The closures were announced Tuesday by the City of Mansfield and Downtown Mansfield Inc. Closures will take place between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on North Main Street from Fifth Street to Fourth Street […]
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Mansfield advances wayfinding signage program to enhance city navigation
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry helped create the Mansfield Rising plan in 2019 as the leader of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. Fast forward five years and now Mansfield Mayor Perry is a step closer to implementing another action item from that plan: creation of a “wayfinding” signage program in the city. Two design […]
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Women’s Leadership Connection — Taking Up Space set for Sept. 18 at DLX
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Leadership Connection series will have its next event on Sept. 18. The event takes place at the DLX Kobacker Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served as part of the presentation. This series, designed especially with women in mind, is being hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts launches campaign for building renovation
Richland Academy of the Arts is launching a public campaign to raise $3.7 million to renovate and modernize its downtown Mansfield buildings.
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‘Tea and Tunes’: 3rd Cup Tea hosts live music on first Fridays
MANSFIELD — The Back Lot Series will feature local talent performing in the shared parking lot of 3rd Cup Tea, Two Cousins and Relax, It’s Just Coffee.
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‘Zack Attack’ headlines Final Friday concert in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield Inc.’s Final Friday party included live bands, food trucks and lots of area residents enjoying the show at The Brickyard. The opening act included acoustic artist. Jevan Cole (past winner of “Lexington Idol”). Next on stage was the Get-A-Way Band. The headliner act was Zack Attack which bills itself as “The […]