COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to eight members and […]
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Richland County Land Bank selects contractor for downtown Mansfield demolition
MANSFIELD — A current eyesore could become a parking lot near downtown Mansfield’s restaurant scene. But 120 N. Diamond St. is a bit of a fixer upper. The Richland County Land Bank voted Monday to award Jeremy Huff Excavation an $800,000 demolition contract for the site. The company will be responsible for demolishing and crushing two […]
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More than 44,000 Ohioans served in Summer Crisis energy program
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, […]
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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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Shelby awarded $700K grant for rehabilitation & repair of homes
Shelby will receive $700,000 in grant funds to rehabilitate five owner-occupied homes and repair 11 owner-occupied homes.
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Shelby is a step closer to demolition at corner of Broadway & Main streets
On Tuesday, Joe Gies, the city’s project coordinator, said the Richland County Land Bank recently received its grant agreement from the state.
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Richland County Land Bank OKs lead remediation for three more residences
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank board on Monday approved three more residences for lead remediation, bringing to 18 the total thus far in the Ohio Department of Development’s Lead Safe Ohio Program. The Land Bank was allocated $1,358,000 last year for the program, which is funding exterior rehab projects across the county. A total […]
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Christmas at Kingwood featured on Ohio Holiday Lights Trail
MANSFIELD — Spectacular displays, dazzling drive-through shows, movie-worthy main streets, and one-of-a-kind traditions are all featured on TourismOhio’s 2024 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail. With 73 stops, this year’s trail brings together Ohio’s most beloved displays, including favorites like Mansfield’s Christmas at Kingwood at Kingwood Center Gardens, inviting Ohioans and visitors to experience the brilliance of the […]
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Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) available to help Ohioans this winter
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and your Area Agency on Aging want to remind older Ohioans that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a household of up to seven members and […]
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Richland County Land Bank secures $120K state grant for Swan Cleaners remediation
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank has received a $120,700 state grant it will use in what it hopes will be the final step needed for potential redevelopment of Swan Cleaners. The money will be used to remediate any contaminated groundwater found near the former cleaners at 165 Park Ave. West. The store, which […]