MANSFIELD — Barrett Thomas likes to talk about economic “wins” when he meets with Richland County commissioners twice a year. None were bigger in 2023 than helping to find a long-term tenant for a new 160,000 square-foot spec building near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, a certified victory when Hedstrom Ball, Bounce and Sport leased the […]
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U.S. 30 broadband internet project scheduled for discussion Tuesday
MANSFIELD — A proposed broadband internet expansion along U.S. 30 across north central Ohio will be discussed Tuesday during a meeting with Richland County commissioners. Local leaders plan to seek information from providers interested in constructing broadband infrastructure between Wooster and Lima, including Richland, Ashland and Crawford counties. Commissioner Tony Vero said the high-speed internet […]
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Niss plans $1.5 million restaurant at Mansfield’s Lahm airport
MANSFIELD — City Council approved a new lease for land at the Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport to become a premier restaurant and bar.
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Mansfield City Council calls special meeting regarding soil contamination lawsuit
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council, which met for three hours last week, has scheduled a special session Tuesday to consider one piece of legislation. Council is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building. The only agenda item is a bill authorizing Public Works Director Dave Remy to sign documents “that must be […]
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Modern Woodmen honors Mansfield mayor with Hometown Hero Award
MANSFIELD — Modern Woodmen of America’s Mansfield Office recently presented Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker with the Hometown Hero Award. Modern Woodmen’s celebration of Hometown Heroes is an effort to recognize those who have made an extraordinary effort to have a positive impact on the communities where its members live, work, and play, according to Brian […]
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Economic development: Mansfield City Council OKs abatement, hears demolition plans
MANSFIELD — Economic development, current and future, were major topics Tuesday night for Mansfield City Council. Local lawmakers approved a current property tax abatement request for a new warehouse near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport to benefit Walcraft Cabinetry. Council also heard about the city administration’s plans to partner with the Richland County Land Bank on […]
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More soil tests planned at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport as part of federal lawsuit
MANSFIELD — Additional testing will be done on the soil at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport as part of a federal class-action lawsuit against companies that allegedly contaminated the soil and water. Mansfield City Council, during a 20-minute executive session, heard that news Tuesday during an update from attorneys representing the city and other communities in […]
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179th Cyberspace Wing officially formed in Mansfield on Saturday
MANSFIELD — Col. Darren Hamilton knows the history of the storied flying missions of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard as well as anyone in Hangar 102 on Saturday afternoon. A Bellville native, the current wing commanding officer joined the 179th as a C-130 crew chief 37 years ago, rising through […]
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179th officially becomes Cyberspace Wing in Mansfield on Saturday
MANSFIELD — A transition two years in the making becomes official on Saturday. The 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard will conduct a historic redesignation ceremony to officially become the 179th Cyberspace Wing at 3 p.m. on the grounds of the base at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. After 75 years with a […]
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Mansfield Lahm Airport Day takes youth on free flights
MANSFIELD — The Young Eagles program provided free flights to more than 100 kids at Mansfield Lahm Airport Day on Saturday.