A Mansfield man was charged with felony vandalism after allegedly driving his car onto the basketball courts at Liberty Park.
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Liberty Park’s comeback: Pond dredging, native plants and a restored bathhouse ahead
Something is stirring at Liberty Park and its not just the winter winds.
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CommUNITY Day promotes peace at Mansfield’s Liberty Park
The second annual Mansfield CommUNITY Day brought city residents and Mansfield police together at Liberty Park.
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Bringing the CommUNITY Together: Bridging gaps with basketball, family fun, and partnership
MANSFIELD — The city of Mansfield is gearing up for an unforgettable day of connection, fun, and purpose as community members and the local police department unite for a one-of-a-kind event at Liberty Park. This free, family-friendly gathering takes place on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring food, games, music, and a […]
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The ultimate fairs & festivals guide for Richland County and beyond
Fairs and festivals are simpatico with summer, especially in north central Ohio. The warm rays complement outdoor activities. Summer around here triggers memories of county fairs, live music, car shows and food trucks. Richland County has plenty in store for festivalgoers, from longtime favorites to newer community events. For those open to a short drive, […]
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Play Ball! Historic Liberty Park field home to Madison middle school program
MANSFIELD — An important piece of the city’s storied baseball history has been resurrected. For the first time in decades, the crack of the bat can be heard echoing through Liberty Park. The Madison Local School District middle school teams moved into their new home ballpark a few weeks ago. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry was […]
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Liberty DIY skatepark secures 3-year startup investment from Mansfield Parks Department
MANSFIELD — Liberty DIY skatepark, located at Liberty Park in Mansfield, has secured crucial seed funding from the City of Mansfield to advance its growth over the next three years. The parks department has earmarked $10,000 per year for the next three years to help purchase supplies and equipment for the improvement and maintenance of […]
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Mansfield seeks $500K in grants to convert Liberty Park bathhouse into pavilion
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is seeking grants totaling $500,000 to restore the former Liberty Park Pool bathhouse into an open-air pavilion. Public Works Director Louis Andres told City Council on Tuesday evening the city has requested the funds from the Richland County Foundation and the Milliron Foundation. The project would restore and preserve […]
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Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry: ‘I remain bullish on the future of this community’
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry marks the end of her first year in office at midnight on Tuesday as 2024 comes to an end. Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell recently sat down for a conversation with the mayor in her office to talk about her first year as an elected official — the wins, […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield Fire Department, SpaceX and Liberty Park
MANSFIELD — The 17th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mansfield Fire Department Chief Dan Crow and retired Chief John Harsch, who remains active with the Mansfield Fire Museum. The three men talk about the evolution of firefighting […]