MANSFIELD — Park National Bank announced Tuesday it was withdrawing a proposal to develop a new downtown office on Mansfield’s Municipal Parking lot. “The decision comes after thoughtful consideration of feedback from Mansfield’s small business community and residents, particularly regarding the importance of preserving existing parking in the downtown area,” said Chris Hiner, PNB’s Mansfield […]
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Mansfield lawmakers postpone decision on Municipal Parking Lot plans
City Council postponed its vote Tuesday on a proposed plan which would develop the 1.4-acre Municipal Parking Lot in downtown Mansfield.
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Roots of developing Municipal Parking Lot found in Mansfield Rising Plan
MANSFIELD — The idea of developing the 1.4-acre Municipal Parking Lot in downtown Mansfield is not a new idea. In fact, it was the first “action plan” identified in the 2019 Mansfield Rising Plan, which has become a blueprint for downtown revitalization since it was developed by local residents. “The municipal parking lot between Third […]
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Park National Bank to build new office in downtown Mansfield Municipal Parking lot
MANSFIELD — Park National Bank plans to build a new office on the western half of the Municipal Parking lot in downtown Mansfield, turning over its current eight-story building at 3 N. Main St. to the city. City Council on Tuesday evening is scheduled to vote on legislation that would convey one-half of the parking […]
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YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day at OSU Mansfield on April 26
MANSFIELD – The YMCA of North Central Ohio invites families from across the community to Healthy Kids Day, a free, fun-filled event on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 2 p.m. at the OSU Mansfield Branch Campus Recreation Center. Sponsored by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Park National Bank, this annual YMCA initiative celebrates kids’ health […]
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Richland County businesses received $5.8 million in SBA loans in 2024
ASHLAND — Ashland County businesses received a total of $4.35 million in SBA loans in 2024 where Richland County businesses received $5.8 million in SBA loans.
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Nominations being accepted for ATHENA Leadership & RCDG Economic Excellence awards
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is accepting nominations for the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award and the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced and honored at the Chamber’s Evening of Excellence annual meeting and dinner in February. One outstanding woman in our community will be honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Park National […]
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Mansfield Art Festival, ManAfest, to take over downtown on Sept. 21
MANSFIELD — Mansfield residents with an artistic bent are already looking forward to the community-wide annual art festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ManAfest’s vocation is to keep local-adjacent artists in Mansfield, where they can create their art for a living. “People often go to Columbus or Cleveland in the arts, […]
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Mansfield police ask public’s help in identifying counterfeit check suspect
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police seek the public’s help in locating a man suspected of successfully cashing counterfeit checks at local banks five months ago. According to a press release from police on Monday, the man pictured entered ParkNational Bank locations in Mansfield and the surrounding area on Feb. 21. (Below are photos of the man […]
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Park National Bank sees 25% net income jump in Q2
NEWARK — Park National Corporation (PRK) reports a 24.6% rise in net income in the second quarter, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. The bank, which has more than 100 branch offices including a number of them in Richland, Ashland and Knox counties, also noted a 14.2% increase in the first half of 2024 […]