EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally authored by the Ohio.org staff and published at this site. COLUMBUS – This Halloween season, TourismOhio invites thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts to explore 24 haunted locations across the state. From eerie state parks to historically haunted hotels, Ohio is brimming with paranormal hotspots waiting to be discovered. In celebration […]
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Richland County Land Bank being impacted by delays in state reimbursement
MANSFIELD — A delay in state reimbursement for approved projects is impacting the ability of Richland County Land Bank to do larger projects, according to board members. The Land Bank has been waiting on the Ohio Department of Development for three months for a $754,718 reimbursement for the demolition of the former Denver Roof buildings […]
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Ohio awards $841K to Richland County to raze 2 Mansfield properties, 1 in Bellville
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development is awarding $841,635 to Richland County in funding from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to tear down properties at three local addresses. According to the state, two of those properties are in downtown Mansfield, at 80 Marion Ave. and 120 N. Diamond St. The third property is near […]
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Mansfield Memorial Homes secures grant for energy upgrades
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Memorial Homes’ solar panels, LED lighting and HVAC control upgrades are expected to generate $60,000 in annual savings.
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Adena receives $4 million in low-interest state loan to boost $13 million spec building
MANSFIELD — A proposed new 150,000-square foot industrial spec building near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport has moved a step closer to reality for Adena Corp. CEO Randy Payne. The Ohio Dept. of Development announced Monday that Airport West II, LLC, headed by Payne, will receive $4 million to assist in financing the construction of a new building […]
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A look inside Shelby’s ‘biggest eyesore’ at corner of Broadway and Main streets
An estimated $697,000 project to demolish and cleanup Shelby’s “biggest eyesore” at the corner of Broadway and Main Streets has been delayed.
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ODOD extends Land Bank demolition deadlines for YMCA, Denver Roof
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Development has extended the time for the Richland County Land Bank to complete demolition and clean-up efforts at two current projects. The Land Bank board met in special session on Friday to accept ODOD’s continuance for projects at the former YMCA on Park Avenue West and the former Denver […]
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Rising Westinghouse costs, state funding rules will delay Shelby eyesore cleanup
MANSFIELD — Rising costs to finish the demolition and cleanup of former Westinghouse properties in Mansfield will delay similar work planned for what has been described as the “biggest eyesore in Shelby.” Those increased costs — coupled with the Ohio Department of Development’s rules on how additional funds for ongoing projects can be obtained — […]
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Shelby applying for housing impact & preservation program
The City of Shelby is applying for the project year 2024 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program.
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Road closed: Richland County commissioners OK film-related request
MANSFIELD — The request was a first for Richland County Engineer Adam Gove. Can a county road be closed for a couple of days to assist in the creation of a new entertainment film by local director/producer/writer Gary Jones? “We didn’t really have any way to go about authorizing this, so we’ve come up with […]