MANSFIELD – The Mansfield-area community is invited to the 4th Annual Kay Day Community Celebration on Saturday, July 20, from noon to 4 p.m. at the NECIC Urban Farm, located at 311 S. Bowman Street in Mansfield. This free event honors the legacy of North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) community organizer and anti-violence advocate, […]
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Leadership Unlimited boosts landscape with 2,000 native plants
LEXINGTON — The 2023-24 Leadership Unlimited class organized two capstone projects for community beautification. One of the projects installed 2,000 native plants at Lexington’s Patriot Park and NECIC’s Urban Farm.
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2nd annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium set for June 19
MANSFIELD — Legacy Academy of Excellence and NAMI Richland County will present the “2nd Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Symposium” on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration highlighting the importance of mental health and wellness in the African American community will be from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Legacy Academy of Excellence, 215 N. Trimble […]
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NECIC hosts ‘NextGen: Leaders of Ownership Festivity’ to empower and entertain local youth
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is excited to announce its upcoming NextGen: Leaders of Ownership Festivity, taking place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8th, at the NECIC Community Outreach Center, located at 486 Springmill St., Mansfield, OH. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is designed for young people […]
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North End Farmers Market opens June 6 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – The North End Farmers Market has announced its season opening on Thursday, June 6. Proudly hosted by the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), the market is Mansfield’s best and only farmers market, open to all and ready to bring the community together. Market Details Location: NECIC Urban Farm, 311 Bowman Street, MansfieldDates: […]
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Richland County Foundation supports children’s summer activities
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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Tomorrow’s Talent: A special reporting project by Richland & Ashland Source
MANSFIELD — Do you know any parents of teenagers who are wringing their hands over the cost of college? Perhaps they’re asking themselves, “Is a post-secondary education really worth it?” Or, “Is it possible to get a college degree without the burden of lifelong debt?” Maybe you know a business owner or manager who has lamented […]
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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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Mansfield community invited to April 22 Earth Stewardship event
MANSFIELD – The Earth Stewardship Steering Committee is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 28th anniversary Earth Stewardship Celebration, joining citizens across the State of Ohio and the United States in celebrating the Great American Cleanup. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry, the Richland County Commissioners, elected officials, and community leaders will join members of the […]
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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 […]