The city of Mansfield on Saturday helped mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth by opening a time capsule sealed during the bicentennial.
Jodie Perry
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Land bank moves forward on scattered site affordable rentals
MANSFIELD — It’s been decades since specific pockets of Mansfield’s North End have experienced a new housing development. That may change with the construction of new rental housing units on 63 scattered sites throughout the city. The Richland County Land Bank board took the next step in that process during a special meeting on Friday. […]
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News Man Weekly: Shakespeare, live music & Main St. — 100th episode recorded live at Relax, It’s Just Coffee
It’s a News Man Weekly episode nearly two years in the making.
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City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission inspires Malabar Intermediate 4th graders with Tree Education program
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission, as part of its ongoing education program, will once again have the wonderful opportunity to present to the fourth-grade students at Malabar Intermediate School. This year’s program will include participation from Mayor Jodie Perry, Louis Andres, Director, and Parks Supt. Mike Woogerd, who will join Shade […]
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Mansfield City Council, FOP unions both approve new 3-year labor contracts
Mansfield City Council unanimously approved a new three-year labor agreement Tuesday with the city’s two FOP units.
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Service Above Self: Andy Chalk receives Rotary Club international award
Rotary Club of Mansfield member Andy Chalk on Tuesday was presented with the “Service Above Self” award for his many volunteer efforts.
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Mansfield OKs 2026 budget, but state tax changes could impact city finances
Kelly Converse cautioned local lawmakers Tuesday about potential new state tax law changes and their impact on the city’s revenues.
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Mansfield sets March 30 date for Aquatics Study Plan & Community Open House
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry is pleased to announce the hiring of Counsilman-Hunsaker & Associates, Inc., a nationally recognized aquatics consulting firm, to lead the development of a comprehensive Public Pool Feasibility Study. This detailed planning process includes assessing the need for a pool, engaging stakeholders and community members for feedback, developing potential design options, identifying space needs, […]
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Designing the Future: Richland County, Mansfield & Shelby launch ‘RICHLAND UNITED 2050’ to shape next 25 years
RICHLAND COUNTY — Leaders from Richland County, Mansfield, and Shelby officially launched “RICHLAND UNITED 2050, Smart Growth, Planned Well,” a joint effort to create a Comprehensive Land-Use Plan for the county’s growth over the next 25 years. While “land-use planning” may sound like technical jargon, its impact is felt daily by every resident. It determines […]
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From eyesore to poolside? Mansfield studying West Park site for new pool
Could a new public pool be in the city’s future? Mayor Jodie Perry is at least considering the possibility.