MANSFIELD — Fire museum curators from across the United States and Canada will soon head to Mansfield as the city prepares to host the 35th anniversary National Fire Museum Network Seminar. The Mansfield Fire Museum will welcome participants from Aug. 16 to 19 for networking, presentations and tours focused on preserving fire service history. Museum […]
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Mansfield Fire Museum to host national event Aug. 16 to 19
MANSFIELD – The Mansfield Fire Museum has been chosen to host the 35th anniversary of the National Fire Museum Network Seminar. The seminar will be held on Aug. 16 through 19. It is an annual event that takes place at or near fire museums nationwide. It creates an opportunity for curators of these museums to […]
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Sertoma chooses deaf Mansfield couple for Adopt-a-Family program
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Steve Allen of the North Central Ohio Sertoma club. MANSFIELD — Living with hearing loss has been a challenge for Mansfield’s Darrell Taylor. He’s just like anyone else with one exception, he’s deaf. So is his wife, Timara, and one of their two sons who are still very […]
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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 […]
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The secret is out: Mansfield Fire Museum celebrates 30 years
MANSFIELD — For years, volunteers have called the Mansfield Fire Museum a hidden gem. Now, they’re ready to shed that reputation. “This museum is known as Mansfield’s best kept secret, but we don’t like that,” said Steve Allen, a volunteer there since 2019. “We don’t want it to be a secret. We want it to be […]
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Mansfield Fire Museum celebrates 30th anniversary on Oct. 9
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Museum located at 1265 W. 4th St. in Mansfield, will celebrate 30 years of service to the community beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The public is welcome. Among the highlights are: Ribbon cutting recertification ceremony Unveiling of “Tools of the Trade” display Impact to the community […]