The string of reports April 1 had Mansfield police working through the night to investigate — and working to calm public concerns on April 1.
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Service Above Self: Andy Chalk receives Rotary Club international award
Rotary Club of Mansfield member Andy Chalk on Tuesday was presented with the “Service Above Self” award for his many volunteer efforts.
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Zan’s Mission hosts sensory-friendly Easter event for children with special needs
MANSFIELD — Tears filled Angela Crego’s eyes as she spoke about something she doesn’t often get to see her son experience. For Crego, that moment came Saturday morning at a sensory-friendly Easter event hosted by Zan’s Mission at First English Lutheran Church. “He feels included,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to take him […]
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Indoor? Outdoor? Open house allows residents to weigh in on Mansfield’s public pool ideas
What should Mansfield’s next public pool look like? Residents began answering that question Monday night — one sticker dot at a time.
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St. Peter’s bake sale returns with treats — and a sense of family
MANSFIELD — The smell of sugar, fresh bread and almond filled the air as laughter and conversation echoed through the kitchen at St. Peter’s High School. Volunteers chopped, mixed and baked side by side, turning simple ingredients into Easter goodies — and a busy kitchen into something much deeper than a bake sale. The St. […]
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Volunteers clear the way for Middle Park Disc Golf Course in Mansfield
Volunteers gathered Sunday to help remove little and debris from the historic 23-acre city green space.
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A career built on impact: Sherry Branham-Fonner retires after 3 decades of service
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner turned the page on Friday afternoon. The executive director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board celebrated her retirement Friday afternoon after more than three decades of service and a career built on life-changing moments. “When I became executive director in 2023, I only needed to stay through […]
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Officials say Main St. improvement project far more than beautification effort
MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz said Thursday the $20.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement Project is far more than a downtown beautification project. “It’s functionality,” said Diaz, who represents the 5th Ward on Mansfield City Council. During a two-hour public Open House to discuss the ongoing project, Diaz pointed to aging infrastructure beneath downtown streets, where […]
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Lucas couple launches Backroads Brew coffee truck, turning a dream into reality
MANSFIELD — The smell of fresh coffee drifted through the morning air as Backroads Brew rolled into its next chapter. Sunshine lit up the lot at Huntington Bank, 1468 Lexington Ave., where The Deschners celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting Thursday morning. “It’s beyond exciting,” said Katie Deschner, Backroads Brew owner. “I’m bummed […]
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Teddy Bear concert: Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Theatre 166 on April 26
Goldilocks and The Three Bears, the next installment in the Teddy Bear Concert Series, will be April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Theatre 166.