MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative, Inc. (NECIC) has announced that Matthew Scruggs has officially stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer. This follows the organization’s October 2024 announcement that founding CEO Deanna West-Torrence would be stepping down, with Tony Chinni serving as interim CEO during the transition. At that time, the […]
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‘Powder Blu’ movie premiere showcases Mansfield talent
Mansfield native Brandi Johnson authored the novel “Powder Blu” in 2014, published by Urban Books. This was the first of her work to be adapted into a film.
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Black History Month celebration features past, present voices at downtown library
MANSFIELD — The Black History Month Celebration Saturday featured interactive crafts and cultural celebrations from musicians, poets and dancers at the downtown library branch.
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Open Source: What’s the latest with the NECIC community impact center?
MANSFIELD — It may not look like there’s been much change at the community center at 486 Springmill Street. But behind the scenes, work to transform the building into a state-of-the-art facility continues. The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) purchased the property in 2021. The organization plans to transform it into a larger, more […]
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News Man Weekly: NECIC interim CEO Tony Chinni, new roundabout and Candidate Conversations
MANSFIELD — The 18th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Tony Chinni, the interim CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. Chinni, who grew up in Mansfield and graduated from Mansfield […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield’s ARPA plans, a new NECIC leader and Blood Prison
MANSFIELD — The 16th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Vic Amesquita, owner of Blood Prison at the former Ohio State Reformatory. The popular Halloween haunt is open and operating every weekend […]
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NECIC announces change in leadership role as Tony Chinni replaces Deanna West-Torrence
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence will always be the founder of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative, an organization she created 18 years ago. But six months after moving to San Diego, Calif., to be with her family, she is stepping down as the CEO. The NECIC Board of Directors on Tuesday announced Tony Chinni, the […]
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Mansfield mayor seeks input on final $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds
MANSFIELD — Mayor Jodie Perry is looking for suggestions for how to allocate the city’s final $2 million-plus in American Rescue Plan Act funds. There are some caveats. First, the money can’t be spent on just anything since most of the remaining federal dollars are considered “regular ARPA” and have more restrictions attached in terms […]
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Wilson, NECIC hosting mother-son dance Sept. 22
MANSFIELD — EZ Handymen is cohosting a mother-son dance with Dukes Hauling & Snow Removal and NECIC on Sept. 22. Tickets are $50 per couple.
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NECIC, Richland Correctional Institution celebrate Flourish Farm
MANSFIELD — The 32-acre farm is a collaborative project offering inmates hands-on farming experience and the opportunity to earn certificates.