It was “Kids’ Day” on Wednesday afternoon at the 173rd Richland County Fair on the north side of Mansfield. Ride wristbands for unlimited rides were available for $10 between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. The annual fair at 750 N. Home Road continues through Saturday night.
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Firefighter Training Show delights children at the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — Neal Snyder never battled a real fire. But the leader of the Firefighter Training Show may have helped save the lives of children through his entertaining, educational program at fairs around the country since 2006. “My brother is a firefighter and he helped me put the show together,” the 60-year-old Snyder said after […]
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GALLERY: Tuesday afternoon at the Richland County Fair
Sunshine and blue skies greeted visitors to the 173rd Richland County Fair on Tuesday afternoon. After a rainy day Monday, the midway was alive with kids (and adults) having fun. The annual event continues through Saturday night.
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Mansfield Board of Control OKs contract to design North Lake Park bridge
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Board of Control on Tuesday approved a $49,800 contract with EMH&T to design a new bridge at North Lake Park. City engineer Bob Bianchi said the double-box bridge with a concrete slab over the top was built in the early 1900s and has been rehabilitated over the years. When […]
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GALLERY: Richland County Fair on Monday
Images around the Richland County Fairgrounds on a damp Monday afternoon. The 2023 Richland County Fair began Sunday and continues through Saturday night.
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Richland County Junior Fair royalty a family affair
MANSFIELD — Typically, the crowning of the Richland County Junior Fair king and queen is more of a democracy than a monarchy. But this year, royalty ran in the family. The 2023 Junior Fair King is Micah Miller of Rusty Riders 4-H and Shelby FFA, whose father was crowned fair king in 1998. The Junior […]
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What does the public want done to improve Liberty Park in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD — Stephanie Zader is not promising big, sweeping improvements to Liberty Park on the city’s northeast side. There is not a lot of money to spend and the current city administration only has about four months left in office. But the Mansfield City Council At-large member wants to hear public input on how the […]
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Richland County Farm Bureau & Soil and Water Conservation District set celebration for Sept. 7
MANSFIELD — Richland County Farm Bureau and Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) are hosting a joint annual celebration on Thurs., Sept. 7. The celebration will be held at the Kehoe Center, located at 175 Mansfield Ave. in Shelby beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The Celebration is open […]
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Mansfield City Council applauds ‘Peace on My Block’ initiative
MANSFIELD — It’s not often Stan Jefferson and members of the Mansfield City School board get to attend a City Council meeting. Local lawmakers made sure the veteran educator and current district superintendent knew he was appreciated after Jefferson explained the district’s new “Peace on My Block” initiative. “Any questions?” asked Jefferson, whose own board […]
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Richland Newhope, Mental Health Board seek to buy former CenturyLink site
MANSFIELD — Two county agencies hope to cooperatively purchase the vacant former CenturyLink property at 655 Lexington Ave. in Mansfield. Michele Giess, superintendent of Richland Newhope, and Joe Trolian, executive director of Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services, met with Richland County commissioners on Tuesday in executive session to discuss the proposed joint purchase. […]