OPEN SOURCE — We published this story in response to a reader comment and question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. “Will Trimble Road close at the same time the Home Road/Lexington-Springmill Road intersection is closed? If so, what would […]
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Richland Gives marks its 10th anniversary
MANSFIELD –This is the 10th anniversary of Richland Gives, an online giving event hosted by the Richland County Foundation (RCF). Registration for Richland County based nonprofit organizations to participate is open from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31. It is free; however, nonprofits must register each year. RCF will host a kickoff event Friday, Sept. 27 […]
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B&O trail connections set for Mansfield City Council; cannabis dispensary zoning delayed
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council will be asked Tuesday to take two steps forward on an eventual path that will one day connect the B&O Trail to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi will ask local lawmakers to consider seeking bids for a $1.9 million connector trail between the B&O and Trimble Road — and […]
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Community collaboration fuels Mansfield City Parks annual ‘Summer Camp’ effort
MANSFIELD — Angel Singleton remembers a conversation she had years ago with Deanna West-Torrence, founder and CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. “Deanna told me about the food desert in this area and that kids and families needed help, especially during the summer when school is out,” said Singleton, the recreation coordinator for […]
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NECIC, Richland Correctional Institution celebrate Flourish Farm
MANSFIELD — The 32-acre farm is a collaborative project offering inmates hands-on farming experience and the opportunity to earn certificates.
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Preserving Mansfield history: $250K grant awarded for E. 3rd St. project
MANSFIELD — Fred Timko said his plans are simple for his newly purchased brownstone property at 25-29 E. Third St. in downtown Mansfield. Put it back the way it was. Timko spoke to Mansfield City Council on Tursday as lawmakers unanimously approved a $250,000 grant as part of the Downtown Development Incentive Program, a program […]
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No emergency: Mansfield’s annual block grant application delayed until June 4
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s submission of its federal Community Development Block Grant application will have to wait a couple of weeks. A planned Tuesday vote on the city’s plan to spend $858,000 in funds from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development office was delayed until June 4 when Richland Source pointed out during the meeting there […]
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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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Rising inflation leads to potential change in Mansfield Board of Control authority
MANSFIELD — Continuing rising inflation has led to the Mansfield Charter Review Commission’s only recommended change. City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to discuss a proposed change to the city’s charter that would allow the Board to Control award contracts of up to $50,000, up from the $25,000 limit now imposed. The commission ended its […]
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‘We can make a difference’: Mansfielders share thoughts on Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope talk
MANSFIELD — More than 300 people attended Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope Community Conversation on May 7 discussing poverty eradication.