MANSFIELD — A project to help foster youths in Richland County know they are loved is returning. Richland County Children Services (RCCS) and the Mansfield United Lions Club are showing foster youths love with Valentine’s Day cards. The Mansfield United Lions Club and RCCS will be collecting Valentine’s cards for children in foster care ages 0–6, […]
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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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Welcome Back: Former Mansfield finance director returns after 12-year hiatus
“Well, the names have all changedSince you hung aroundBut those dreams have remainedAnd they’ve turned around.” — “Welcome Back” by John Sebastian MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship hasn’t set foot inside the City of Mansfield Finance Director’s office since she left it 12 years ago. But you can’t blame her if John Sebastian’s lyrics from the […]
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New Year’s Eve celebration ringing in new year, new mayor in Mansfield
“It’s just another New Year’s Eve, another night like all the rest.” — Barry Manilow MANSFIELD — With all due respect to the aforementioned pop star (who also wrote a great jingle for McDonald’s in 1971), Sunday night will not be just another New Year’s Eve in downtown Mansfield. The annual “Ringin’ The Square 2024 […]
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Perry sworn-in as Mansfield mayor, announces administrative choices
Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch will be assuming the role of safety service director, effective Feb. 8, 2024.
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Mansfield mayor reflects on 12 years in office
After 12 years in office, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker said he knows he’s left the city in better shape than when he started.
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Jim Jordan talks energy, infrastructure with Richland County leaders
MANSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan discussed infrastructure with the RCDG board, mostly focusing on energy production.
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Richland County branding video teaser unveiled during commissioners’ meeting
MANSFIELD — Beau Roberts didn’t find new things this year when he traveled Richland County, shooting video for a countywide branding campaign. Instead, the editor and videographer for DRM Productions of Mansfield spent countless hours capturing familiar moments, from Shiloh to Bellville and all points in-between. “I always say that our duty to the community […]
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Richland Gives raises $514K for 100+ nonprofits
MANSFIELD — Two thousand individual donors helped raise $514,386 during the two-week-long Richland Gives donation drive.
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Job description finalized for top spot at Richland Chamber
MANSFIELD — Following up on our recent announcement about the leadership transition at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, we are excited to share that the full job description for the President/CEO position is now available. Read the Job Description Here We encourage you to review the details and share this opportunity with individuals you believe […]