MANSFIELD — Glenna Plotts and Kyle Swigart, Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center board members, were presented with the Ohio School Boards Association’s Distinguished Board Member Award during the May 21 Mid-Ohio ESC board meeting. The Distinguished Board Member Award is given to school board members in recognition of their years of service. Plotts and Swigart were […]
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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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Are speed bumps returning this summer to the ‘Miracle Mile’ in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD — No decision has been made on the return of weekend speed bumps to the “Miracle Mile” on Park Avenue West. Yet. “We are still monitoring the situation on Park Avenue,” said Keith Porch, the City of Mansfield’s safety service director. “Obviously, once we get into nicer weather, if it starts to get crazy, […]
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Mansfield finance director warns of cautious revenue outlook amid state tax changes
MANSFIELD — Kelly Blankenship didn’t throw up a financial stop sign Tuesday night during a City Council meeting. But the city’s finance director certainly issued a blinking yellow light in terms of revenues through the first four months of 2025, part of which she attributed to a change in state tax collection rules. “As far […]
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Mansfield OKs $58K contract to address artesian spring issues on B&O Trail connector
MANSFIELD — Underground artesian springs are impacting the construction of a $2.1 million, 1.1-mile, multi-use path linking the Richland B&O Trail to Trimble Road. That’s why the City of Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday morning approved an additional $58,275 contract with Adena Corp. to remedy the issue. City engineer Bob Bianchi told the board that once the […]
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Richland Academy of the Arts welcomes four instructors to its music faculty
MANSFIELD — Richland Academy of the Arts has welcomed four new music educators — Mickey Quimby, Megan Potter, Christian Watson and Robert Futrell — to its team of professional instructors. Each brings a unique set of talents and a shared commitment to inspiring and empowering students through music, the school said. Quimby is a seasoned […]
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Music Karate Academy of Karate and Empowerment has monthly belt promotions
MANSFIELD — The Music Karate Academy of Karate and Empowerment had its monthly belt promotion on Saturday. Family members, friends, and community members gathered to witness the achievements of the students, who demonstrated their skills. The promotion featured 18 out of 50 students demonstrating proficiency in various techniques, katas, and sparring. Students from white belts […]
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Vivek Ramaswamy lays out ‘ambitious vision’ for Richland County Republicans
MANSFIELD — Vivek Ramaswamy was in a hurry on Thursday evening during his visit to Mansfield. Then again, the 39-year-old tech billionaire may have a big day on Friday. The Ohio Republican Party may vote to endorse Ramaswamy to become the state’s next governor — a full year away from the party’s primary vote in […]
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Gravity Ohio’s mission: To feed the future through local culinary talent
A local nonprofit is planting deep roots in the culinary world with a mission far more meaningful than just filling plates. Gravity Ohio, founded by local entrepreneur Dan Lew and helmed by Executive Director Eric Stigall, is building a path for young culinary talent — one that starts in the kitchen and ends in a […]
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Softball – August/September 2025 – Tuesdays, Mansfield on 08/05/2025
Softball – August/September 2025 – Tuesdays, Mansfield Date: 08/05/2025 Time: 06:00 pm-09:00 pm Location: 485 CRESCENT RD Organizer: Ohio Social Sports Cost: 79 Contact and more info: guialves@ohiosocialsports.com https://www.ohiosocialsports.com/registration About the event: Dust off your cleats and play your favorite pastime at a diamond near you! We are currently offering coed softball in Mansfield, OH. […]