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.