MANSFIELD — Residents may once again be able to walk from North Lake Park — through Middle Park — and into South Park in Mansfield. “That’s been one of the most asked-for parks things, to be honest with you,” Mayor Jodie Perry said Tuesday morning, “at least on Facebook. People asking about Middle Park and […]
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Open Source: Why is Maple Lake Park in Mansfield being used as staging area?
Question: The parking lot next to the basketball courts in Maple Lake Park in Mansfield has been used as staging areas for the gas company. Are they paying the City of Mansfield anything to use this park? It’s full of trucks, stones and other equipment. The parking lot is not useable by the public. MANSFIELD […]
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Mansfield Technologies offers mobile, high-security data destruction
Mansfield Technologies is one of only three companies in the United States that offers mobile classified destruction services.
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Page Excavating seeks to dismiss Mansfield’s lawsuit over YMCA demolition
MANSFIELD — Attorneys for a Lucas contractor have filed a motion seeking to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the City of Mansfield that seeks to recoup money and damages from an alleged improper demolition of the former YMCA on Park Avenue West. The 28-page motion filed Wednesday in Richland County Common Pleas Court by a […]
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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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Thrive: How the arts fuel a vibrant community
This is Part Three of the “Inspire. Connect. Thrive.” series, brought to you by Renaissance Performing Arts. This week, we’re featuring Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry. In a community where creativity flourishes and culture is celebrated, life isn’t just about getting by—it’s about truly thriving. The arts have the power to transform a community, making it a […]
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Mansfield announces city-wide Trick-or-Treat on Halloween night from 5:30 to 7
MANSFIELD — It’s the night ghosts, goblins and comic characters most enjoy each year. The annual city-wide Trick-or-Treat event on Halloween has been announced by Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry. This year’s candy-collecting session will be Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. across the entire city. Residents wishing to participate in are asked to […]
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Mansfield mayor seeks input on final $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry is looking for suggestions for how to allocate the city’s final $2 million-plus in American Rescue Plan Act funds. There are some caveats. First, the money can’t be spent on just anything since most of the remaining federal dollars are considered “regular ARPA” and have more restrictions attached in terms […]
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Mansfield lawmakers want more info before voting on airport pollution lawsuit settlement
MANSFIELD — Local lawmakers delayed a vote Tuesday on the city’s participation in a class action settlement against two of the companies whose products allegedly contaminated the soil near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The unanimous decision to delay the vote until Sept. 17 came after council members posed questions Law Director Rollie Harper was unable […]
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Mansfield Men’s Garden Club presents Beautification Awards
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Hannah Martin. MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Men’s Garden Club Beautification Awards have become a signal for the beginning of autumn. While the leaves will begin changing in a few weeks to give us a new spectrum of colors, some Richland County residents have been working all summer to […]