MANSFIELD — The longest runway at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport will undergo an $8 million rehabilitation project in 2026, with the federal government picking up 95 percent of the cost. The City of Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved a $6,518,916 construction contract with Kokosing Construction, which submitted the lowest of three bids for […]
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Mansfield water line connection could increase industrial development
An infrastructure initiative in the northern portion of Mansfield could open about 500 acres of land to new development.
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Open for business: Mansfield OKs $750K study to improve infrastructure near airport
MANSFIELD — Infrastructure matters when it comes to attracting new businesses and industries, according to Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry. That’s why her administration is planning a $750,000 land-use study north and west of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, funded by a portion of the city’s American Rescue Plant Act funds. The study was approved by City […]
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Air National Guard unit based in Mansfield aids hurricane recovery efforts
MANSFIELD — In the wake of both hurricanes Helene and Milton, U.S. communities were left devastated, with homes, infrastructure and lives upturned. Amid the destruction there were many that stepped up, bringing strength, skill, and compassion to the relief efforts. One entity that answered the call for help was the 200th RED HORSE Squadron based […]
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New ‘shoot house’ enhances versatile training for Mansfield police dept.
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann found himself on the wrong side of the law Friday morning. But it was all in good fun. The chief was part of a nerf gun simulation of the the department’s recently completed “shoot house” at 310 Miller Parkway, which already has an outdoor shooting range and a […]
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Celebrating a legacy: Bowersock honored by mayor for 25 years of Mansfield job creation
MANSFIELD — Tim Bowersock left his economic development job with the City of the Mansfield the same way he started. Helping to create local jobs. Bowersock, who officially retired last week, attended Mansfield City Council’s meeting on Wednesday to explain a pair of Community Reinvestment Area agreements on two projects near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. […]
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Mansfield moves ahead with $2.3 million in ARPA for parks & infrastructure
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry offered Mansfield City Council a couple of meetings to consider her plans to spend $2,295,000 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars — most of it related to improvements in and around parks. But with the clock ticking on the end-of-year ARPA deadlines, lawmakers chose not to wait Tuesday night, opting […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider $2.2 million investment in parks, infrastructure
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry on Tuesday will lay out plans how she believes the city should spend $2.2 million of the city’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds. The projects cross a wide range, including $1.2 million sought for improvements related to the city’s parks, according to proposed legislation. The projects outlined are: — […]
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Mansfield lawmakers OK airport pollution settlement deal after closed-door session
MANSFIELD — Answers offered behind closed doors Tuesday night were enough to satisfy Mansfield City Council members. Local lawmakers approved the city’s participation in a class-action settlement against two of the companies whose products allegedly contaminated the soil near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The class action lawsuit settlement is part of a proposed agreement in the […]
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Mansfield lawmakers want more info before voting on airport pollution lawsuit settlement
MANSFIELD — Local lawmakers delayed a vote Tuesday on the city’s participation in a class action settlement against two of the companies whose products allegedly contaminated the soil near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The unanimous decision to delay the vote until Sept. 17 came after council members posed questions Law Director Rollie Harper was unable […]