MANSFIELD — Spectacular displays, dazzling drive-through shows, movie-worthy main streets, and one-of-a-kind traditions are all featured on TourismOhio’s 2024 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail. With 73 stops, this year’s trail brings together Ohio’s most beloved displays, including favorites like Mansfield’s Christmas at Kingwood at Kingwood Center Gardens, inviting Ohioans and visitors to experience the brilliance of the […]
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Ohio allocates another $1 million for clean-up of former Westinghouse site
MANSFIELD — A small gaggle of Canadian geese waddled on the green grass Wednesday morning at the site of the former Westinghouse, oblivious to the demolition still going on just to the east of their webbed feet. The northern waterfowl were simply enjoying the former industrial site, equally oblivious to the fact the Ohio Dept. […]
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Richland County Land Bank secures $120K state grant for Swan Cleaners remediation
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank has received a $120,700 state grant it will use in what it hopes will be the final step needed for potential redevelopment of Swan Cleaners. The money will be used to remediate any contaminated groundwater found near the former cleaners at 165 Park Ave. West. The store, which […]
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Mansfield Memorial Homes secures grant for energy upgrades
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Memorial Homes’ solar panels, LED lighting and HVAC control upgrades are expected to generate $60,000 in annual savings.
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Adena receives $4 million in low-interest state loan to boost $13 million spec building
MANSFIELD — A proposed new 150,000-square foot industrial spec building near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport has moved a step closer to reality for Adena Corp. CEO Randy Payne. The Ohio Dept. of Development announced Monday that Airport West II, LLC, headed by Payne, will receive $4 million to assist in financing the construction of a new building […]
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Charming towns, blooming fields pop in spring for Ohio tourists
COLUMBUS – As the weather warms and seasonal colors bloom, there’s no better time to slow down, relax, and enjoy all that spring in Ohio has to offer. “In Ohio, spring is more than just a season – it’s an invitation to explore, reconnect with nature, and create lifelong memories,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “This […]
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Husted: High School Tech Internship open to Ohio students
COLUMBUS — Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced Tuesday that the High School Tech Internship program is now open for Ohio students to enroll. The goal of the program is to provide Ohio businesses with the tech talent they need while providing students with […]
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Mechanics Bank building rehabilitation receives state support
MANSFIELD — A pair of projects related to the refurbishment of the Mechanics Bank building in downtown Mansfield will receive state support after an announcement on Thursday by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The cost of the two projects combined totals a little more than $1.1 million, with a total tax credit of nearly nearly $330,000. […]
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DeWine announces new $150M Welcome Home Ohio program
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik have released official program guidelines for the new $150 million Welcome Home Ohio program, which was developed to improve access to affordable housing across the state. “Housing needs are present all across Ohio,” DeWine said. “Through this […]
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Tiro bridge, Galion sewer projects to receive Ohio CDBG funds
GALION — Two Crawford County projects were among those receiving the green light from the Ohio Governor’s Office through Community Development Block Grant funding. Out of that 14 projects were qualified as CDBG-eligible, Crawford County Commissioners selected the Tiro Water Street Bridge replacement project and Galion Charles Street Sewer Connection project to receive funding in […]