MANSFIELD — As construction continues on the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project, a coalition of Mansfield organizations led by Richland Source has launched a new advertising program to help small downtown businesses stay visible — and open — throughout the disruption. The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program, announced Monday, offers a full year of free advertising […]
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Downtown Mansfield businesses voice concerns about Main Street project impact
MANSFIELD — Nichole Hamilton didn’t mince words Wednesday during a public meeting to discuss the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project.
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Main Street improvement project update: Water main replacement work is done
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry admitted the first phase of the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project has taken longer than anyone expected — or wanted. But the Mansfield mayor said the overall $19.3 million project remains on schedule to be completed in October 2026 — and one of the toughest parts of the project is nearly […]
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Public meeting set for July 30 to discuss Mansfield Main Street improvement project
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield Inc. has invited community members to a public meeting on the Main Street Improvement Project on July 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. at DMI’s offices, 128 N. Main St. DMI said the meeting will provide a status update on the project, including completed components, pending construction and the ongoing project […]
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Grant funding approved for businesses struggling during Main Street construction
Editor’s Note: This report was written by Source Media Journalism Fellows Avery Smith and Hudson Stacy. MANSFIELD — Applications are open for a one-time grant program to assist small businesses struggling during the Main Street Improvement Project. Downtown Mansfield Inc. will administer the $50,000 grant program, funded with the $5 driver’s license fees received by […]
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Main Street businesses in Mansfield may see financial aid during corridor improvement project
MANSFIELD — Financial help may be on the way for Main Street businesses impacted by the ongoing corridor improvement project. The city’s Downtown Improvement Advisory Board on Thursday recommended a $50,000 grant program that will award $2,500 grants to 20 different businesses on Main Street. The businesses must demonstrate a negative financial impact since the […]
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Perry talks Mansfield Speedway, downtown construction and CIC
Former NASCAR Cup Series driver and Medina County native Matt Tifft recently purchased Mansfield Speedway from the Milliron Foundation.
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ODOT contributing additional $3 million to Mansfield’s Main Street project
Mansfield’s local share of the project now stands at $3,394,398.68, according to City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi.
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News Man Weekly: Main Street project, Mansfield school finances and Iditarod
MANSFIELD — The 37th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell sits down with Jennifer Kime, CEO of Downtown Mansfield, Inc., and City of Mansfield engineer Bob Bianchi. The chat is all about the $20 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project now […]
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‘Shovels in the ground:’ Main Street Corridor Project work to begin in March
City engineer Bob Bianchi said work on the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project is set to begin at the beginning of March.