MANSFIELD — Churches across Mansfield are discovering they can accomplish more together than apart. That belief has fueled the growth of Godsfield, a faith-based nonprofit working to unite denominations around a shared mission: loving the city and restoring lives. Founded by Rev. El Akuchie and Pastor Paul Lintern, the vision for Godsfield began decades ago. […]
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Mansfield City Council lauds outgoing lawmakers Burns & Akuchie
Mansfield City Council on Tuesday approved resolutions honoring outgoing lawmakers Laura Burns (1st Ward) and Rev. El Akuchie (3rd Ward).
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Now, it’s official: Davis Weese unseats Akuchie in Mansfield City Council 3rd Ward
Crystal Davis Weese will represent the 3rd Ward on Mansfield City Council when lawmakers convene for the first time in 2026.
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BearCat: New $392K armored SWAT vehicle expected to soon be in service
MANSFIELD — A new $392,539 armored rescue vehicle primarily to be used by the countywide Allied Special Operations Response Team will soon arrive for duty. That was the message Tuesday night from Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch to City Council members, letting lawmakers know a nearly two-year wait is over. The four-door Lenco BearCat […]
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Mansfield mayor plans zoning proposal for recreational cannabis on Aug. 6
MANSFIELD — Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry expects to have a zoning proposal on Aug. 6 for City Council regarding a possible recreational cannabis dispensary in the city. Armed with that information, local lawmakers held off Tuesday on scheduled votes that would eliminate a ban on medical marijuana facilities a previous council enacted seven years ago. […]
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It’s time to vote: Mansfield City Council to decide on cannabis dispensaries Tuesday
MANSFIELD — It will be one of the most interesting decisions Mansfield City Council has made in recent years. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote Tuesday on a six-month moratorium on any potential marijuana dispensaries in the city, an idea council has discussed in sessions a few times since Mayor Jodie Perry suggested it more […]
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Richland County commissioners OK proclamation warning of cannabis ‘dangers’
MANSFIELD — Ohio voters approved recreational cannabis in November when 57 percent voted in favor of State Issue 2. But Lexington resident Ben Mutti said Tuesday he is still trying to educate people about the “dangers” of marijuana, especially when it’s used by young people. Mutti, joined by Rev. El Akuchie, who represents the 3rd […]
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No need for delay: Mansfield City Council OKs new mayor’s 2024 budget on one read
MANSFIELD — Maybe it was the fact Mayor Jodie Perry sat in front of City Council Tuesday night to present her own 2024 spending plan. Maybe it was the fact she was joined at the same table by Finance Director Kelly Blankenship, who went over her revenue projections. Maybe it was because the two newly […]