MANSFIELD — Construction has begun at the Sterkel Community Park for All, a 20-acre, all-inclusive park and playground at the city park off Hillcrest Street. But organizers said Monday additional funds for play equipment are needed in April in order for the site to open in the fall as planned. The park site off Hillcrest […]
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Councilman Diaz provides Mansfield Ward 5 update
I would like to apologize for slacking on my updates! I’ve tried to stick to monthly email blasts but I realize that my last email update was in December. January and February were active months for Ward 5. We welcomed a new business (Brasshouse Boardroom), and are excited about Operation Fandom/Blackbird Records relocating next door […]
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Newhope advocates help launch Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
MANSFIELD — Four trained advocates from Richland Newhope’s Project STIR were in attendance Thursday as Richland County commissioners proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Project STIR (Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility) offers a range of community-based training and technical assistance related to self-advocacy, self-determination, and inclusion for citizens with developmental disabilities. Troy Smith, manager […]
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Luke Trieber appointed to Richland Newhope board
MANSFIELD — Richland County Commissioners appointed Luke Trieber to fill a vacant seat on the Richland Newhope board.
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Treeder’s snack bar owner celebrates 17 years at the county courthouse
MANSFIELD — Tammi Black approached the Richland County commissioners with the idea of Treeder’s snack bar more than 17 years ago.
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Richland Newhope, Mental Health Board seek to buy former CenturyLink site
MANSFIELD — Two county agencies hope to cooperatively purchase the vacant former CenturyLink property at 655 Lexington Ave. in Mansfield. Michele Giess, superintendent of Richland Newhope, and Joe Trolian, executive director of Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services, met with Richland County commissioners on Tuesday in executive session to discuss the proposed joint purchase. […]