Shelby Project Coordinator Joe Gies said the city is working with Richland County Land Bank for demolition of the 50/52 E. Main St. property.
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Lead Safe Ohio program offers $50k to Richland County homeowners for exterior lead abatement projects
MANSFIELD — Amy Hamrick has spent the last 10 years leading the agency that tears down blighted structures across Richland County. But the manager of the Richland County Land Bank could hardly contain her enthusiasm talking about the agency’s newest project — one she hopes will prevent blight before the need to eliminate it. The Richland County […]
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Demolition imminent for iconic Shelby Light Plant smokestack
During a special meeting, Shelby City Council voted 4-0 to form an agreement with the Richland County Land Bank for the structures demolition.
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Too late: Richland County Land Bank denies late ICP request for Ontario funds
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank met the state deadline Tuesday to apply for up to $1.46 million in state funds for demolition and site revitalization. Its grant application includes several projects around the county, including an abandoned, small former Lutheran Church on Bellville-Johnsville Road; a former gas station at 80 Marion Ave.; the […]
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Reimagining Westinghouse: EPA to aid market analysis in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Westinghouse industrial site’s history in Mansfield spoke to the U.S. EPA in terms of helping to re-develop its future. Not in so many words. Demolished buildings and concrete jungles can’t speak. But it’s the story of one of the city’s former largest employers that closed up shop more than three decades ago, […]
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Economic development: Mansfield City Council OKs abatement, hears demolition plans
MANSFIELD — Economic development, current and future, were major topics Tuesday night for Mansfield City Council. Local lawmakers approved a current property tax abatement request for a new warehouse near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport to benefit Walcraft Cabinetry. Council also heard about the city administration’s plans to partner with the Richland County Land Bank on […]
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City of Mansfield still investigating water leaks at Westinghouse site
MANSFIELD — Contractors at the Westinghouse demolition site discovered five water leaks in August, which the city is still investigating.
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Westinghouse demolition mostly halted by apparent water main breaks
MANSFIELD — Apparent water main breaks and at least three resulting leaks have halted most demolition work at the former Westinghouse site on the city’s east side. The problem for the City of Mansfield now is trying to locate the previously unknown underground line(s) and the valve(s) that are needed to stop the water flow. […]