MANSFIELD — Though Whatman Hardwoods has been in business for more than 30 years, it hasn’t officially participated in Small Business Saturday until this year. Owner Tim Whatman started the business in 1991. It focuses on hand-crafted furniture from reclaimed barn wood including doors, cabinets, islands and more. “We moved to a bigger spot recently […]
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Mansfield City Supt. proposes relocating Spanish Immersion, closing Brinkerhoff building
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools board of education will likely vote next month on whether to close the Brinkerhoff building. Supt. Stan Jefferson proposed a district restructuring plan to the board Tuesday, less than two years after the board voted to close Prospect Elementary School. The Brinkerhoff building is located at 240 Euclid Avenue. It […]
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Richland County Board of Elections seeking 2024 budget increases
Matt Finfgeld wasted no time addressing the board of elections’ increased budget proposal, requesting slightly more than $1.2 million.
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Herlihy Christmas House returns for holiday season in Mansfield
More than 30 themed Christmas trees, amongst other decorations, will be brought to life inside the Herlihy Christmas House this December.
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Oak Hill Cottage welcomes guests for Christmas tours
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s own Gothic gem will kick off its holiday season this weekend. Oak Hill Cottage is open April through December for docent-led tours. But during the Christmas season, the home takes on a special charm. Alan Wigton of the Richland County Historical Society said volunteers have spent the week decorating the house for Christmas […]
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Ferndale Avenue double-homicide allegedly stemmed from gang dispute
MANSFIELD — A dispute between two gangs in Mansfield led to a shooting at an 810 Ferndale Ave. party that left two people dead and four others wounded on Oct. 27. That was the testimony Thursday afternoon from Mansfield police Sgt. Jered Kingsborough, a detective in the major crimes division. The testimony came during a […]
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Friendly House awarded $108K in ARPA funds from Richland County commissioners
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners Thursday formally approved awarding the Friendly House a total of $108,614 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for two projects at the non-profit facility. Funds will allow Friendly House to purchase an emergency generator and also install new sidewalks at the 380 N. Mulberry St. facility. Commissioners had informally approved […]
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UPDATE: No injuries after Mansfield standoff ends peacefully
UPDATED: This story was updated at 10:29 p.m. MANSFIELD — A standoff situation on Glessner Avenue ended late Tuesday night “without incident and without injury,” according to Mansfield Police Chief Keith Porch. Police said a man named Ronnie Bays barricaded himself and at least one other person inside 161 Glessner Ave. for most of Tuesday. […]
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Sun Graphics sells business to Columbus couple
MANSFIELD — Sun Graphics customers will see new leadership at the Longview Avenue office following Diane Brown announcing her retirement.
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Boys Football Roundup – November 10, 2023
Boys Football Roundup – November 10, 2023