MANSFIELD — It was a cheer loud enough Rev. Verdell Larson could have heard it in heaven. Applause erupted from members of his former congregation at Providence Baptist Church on Tuesday evening when a unanimous vote by Mansfield City Council ensured the long-time pastor’s name will live on for years to come. Local lawmakers approved […]
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Mansfield nears completion of a new 3,300-foot multi-use path along Millsboro Road
MANSFIELD — The B&O Trail is now about 3,300 feet closer to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi told the city’s Board of Control on Tuesday the new concrete path on the south side of Millsboro Road between Trimble Road and Marion Avenue is nearly complete. The construction project to create the 10-foot wide, multi-use […]
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Progress updates show Main Street Corridor Improvement project advancing in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The conclusion of the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is still off in the distance. Perhaps a year off in the distance, with an estimated completion date in October 2026. But Mayor Jodie Perry said Tuesday she is happy to see enough advancement that residents can begin to have an idea […]
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Mansfield City Council to vote on adding Rev. Verdell Larson’s name to street
MANSFIELD — The name of the late Rev. Verdell Larson will live on in Mansfield history. Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening is expected to vote on legislation adding Larson’s name to a section of Miller Street near the church he pastored for half a century. Members of Providence Baptist Church spoke with local lawmakers […]
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Richland Carrousel Park offering ‘Special Needs Night’ on Friday, Sept. 19
MANSFIELD — Richland Carrousel Park is offering a “Special Needs Night” on Friday, Sept. 19, in downtown Mansfield. From 5 to 7 p.m., the iconic carousel will operate with lower lights, sounds and speeds, according to organizers. Everyone is welcome and there is no limit on how many guests may attend. Park officials ask those […]
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ManAfest moving ‘down the hill’ for 2025 event Sept. 20 in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The ManAfest location has changed for 2025. The goal remains the same, according to event coordinator and local artist Victoria Hoefler. Help local artists connect with local residents. “We want to bring the community together and provide an opportunity for artists to show and sell their work,” Hoefler said. ManAfest began as the […]
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Millersburg W. Holmes darts past Mansfield with early burst
Millersburg W. Holmes darts past Mansfield with early burst
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Awards, art & community shine at Catalyst New Beginnings event
MANSFIELD — Ann Mitchell has dedicated years to New Beginnings, from board member to social worker to volunteer. On Wednesday, she received the first-ever Women’s Heart of Service Award. The 4th annual New Beginnings Recovery event drew a lively crowd at 741 Scholl Road. The goal is the same every year, celebrate recovery and recognize […]
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Mansfield man, 67, files federal lawsuit against Mansfield, two police officers
MANSFIELD — A 67-year-old Mansfield man has filed a civil rights lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the City of Mansfield and two police officers, claiming his Constitutional rights were violated during his arrest on April 22. Cleveland attorneys for Charles “Chip” Roberts filed the 16-page lawsuit on Wednesday, seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages […]
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Richland County Port Authority declines ICP’s request to lower fees on Ontario development
MANSFIELD — The owner of Industrial Commercial Properties on Wednesday asked the Richland County Port Authority for lower fees on a $16 million development deal it approved just over a month ago. The five-member board listened to Christopher Semarjian’s presentation — and then declined to act on the request, effectively denying it. “I think (Semarjian) […]