MANSFIELD — Rev. Eleazer Akuchie said he wants to continue what he started when he was elected four years ago. Crystal Davis Weese said she wants to be a thought leader. Both the Republican incumbent and the Democrat making her first run for office hope to represent Mansfield City Council’s 3rd Ward after the Nov. […]
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Mansfield partnering with AFSCME on Make a Difference Day Food Drive
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield is partnering with AFSCME Local 3088 to participate Friday in the 22nd annual Make A Difference Day Food Drive. Mayor Jodie Perry made the announcement Tuesday evening during a City Council meeting, encouraging lawmakers and the public to participate in the event outside the DLX restaurant at 28 N. […]
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‘You’re going to be missed:’ Mansfield lawmakers salute 35-year city worker
MANSFIELD — Lori Donaldson spent much of her career with the City of Mansfield fielding codes-and-permit questions concerns from City Council members on behalf of residents. On Tuesday night, Donaldson heard praises from lawmakers for her work. Donaldson is retiring at the end of October after 35 years with the city, including the last two […]
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Heirs of John Todd oppose easement proposal in Mansfield public park
MANSFIELD — Lynn Brinley made it clear to Mansfield City Council on Tuesday night. The descendants of John Todd are still not in favor of the city granting any easements to land her great-grandfather gave to the city eight decades ago for use as a city park. “I still am not in (favor) of giving […]
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Mansfield City Council may act to protect old growth trees at John Todd Park
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on a proposal to grant a conservation easement to protect old growth trees at John Todd Park. The non-profit North Central Ohio Land Conservancy, based in Mansfield, has requested the easement “for the purpose of preservation of old growth trees and preservation of native […]
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‘Candidate Conversations’ brings together Mansfield candidates, voters
About 50 local residents found a seat inside Richland Source offices Wednesday to hear from Mansfield candidates on the ballot in November.
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Mansfield lawmakers approve ‘standard operating arrangement’ with city’s CIC
CICs act as quasi-governmental agencies with enhanced flexibility to accomplish development goals by partnering with cities.
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Richland Source hosting ‘Candidate Conversations’ Oct. 15 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents will elect four City Council members and three school board members on Nov. 4. Voters will have a chance to hear from candidates for those positions on Oct. 15 when Richland Source again hosts “Candidate Conversations” at its offices at 40 W. Fourth St. in downtown Mansfield. All eight City Council […]
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Mansfield City Council to vote on adding Rev. Verdell Larson’s name to street
MANSFIELD — The name of the late Rev. Verdell Larson will live on in Mansfield history. Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening is expected to vote on legislation adding Larson’s name to a section of Miller Street near the church he pastored for half a century. Members of Providence Baptist Church spoke with local lawmakers […]
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Recovery Month highlights mental health resources across Richland County
MANSFIELD — Mental health services takes many forms, from counseling and therapy to substance-abuse prevention and education to recovery services. In 2024, the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board and its partner agencies provided those services to 10,714 unique residents, including 3,520 children. That translates to about 30 people per day. There were 16,899 […]