MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation is supporting summertime programs focused on children. The Summertime Kids Committee Chaired by Foundation Board of Trustee member Karen Bierly along with members from the community approved $62,606 in Summertime Kid grants. The grants of up to $2,500 support creative, educational, and fun-filled activities for hundreds of Richland County […]
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Community Dumpster Day returns to Mansfield on May 11
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative and the Richland County Land Bank are pleased to announce the return of Community Dumpster Day. This event is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NECIC Community Outreach Center located at 486 Springmill St., Mansfield. Community Dumpster Day provides an […]
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NECIC celebrates year of progress during annual meeting
MANSFIELD — Last year came with its twists and turns, but the staff and board of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative still had plenty to celebrate during the organization’s annual meeting Wednesday night. During a Broadway-themed event at the Renaissance Theatre, leaders from the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) reflected on the challenges […]
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Deanna West-Torrence announces move to San Diego
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence has announced her move to San Diego to be closer to family. She will continue leading NECIC remotely.
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Library’s Black History celebration returns Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal. This event will be held at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., Mansfield, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 3, from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
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Mansfield City Council to delay NECIC’s request to reallocate ARPA funds
MANSFIELD — A reconfigured Mansfield City Council is expected to start the new year Tuesday by doing what the previous configuration did at the end of the old one. Namely, again push back a request by the North End Community Improvement Collaborative to reallocate $1.5 million from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds. At-large […]
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NECIC seeks to reallocate city ARPA funds to buy, remodel former VOA site
MANSFIELD — Leaders of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative see an immediate opportunity to meet the pressing need of reducing youth violence in the city. That’s why the NECIC is asking Mansfield City Council on Dec. 19 to reallocate the $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to help the non-profit organization purchase […]
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GALLERY: 2023 Harvest Festival at NECIC Urban Farm
MANSFIELD — The urban farm at 311 Bowman Street hosted its third annual harvest festival on Saturday with hay rides and free snacks.
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NECIC Urban Farm Harvest Festival set for Oct. 28
MANSFIELD — Organizers are inviting the community to attend the NECIC Urban Farm Harvest Festival: A Spooktacular Celebration of Autumn Fun. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of family-friendly fun at the NECIC Urban Farm Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. This exciting event will follow downtown trick-or-treat, making it […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our water, our responsibility
I am a part owner of a local, family-run greenhouse located at The NECIC Urban Farm on Bowman St. We depend on city water to grow plants that turn into meals for our community. When I learned about the poor condition of our Water Mains, I could see that a failure would be a true […]