MANSFIELD — A long and winding political road will begin moving underground in 2025 when the city begins the process of physically replacing aging four-inch water mains in Mansfield. City Council on Tuesday evening approved the administration’s request to begin using $3.3 million in funding approved by voters in March that will replace 2.75 miles […]
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Passing the torch: How to maximize your business succession plan
MANSFIELD — Jake Penwell spent more time at the funeral home than the average teenager. The Shelby native was just 14 years old when he got a part-time job at Turner Funeral Home. After school, his parents would drop him off or his employers would pick him up. By the time he could drive himself […]
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Destination Mansfield-Richland County work is force multiplier, says Tasseff
MANSFIELD — The work done at Destination Mansfield-Richland County is a force multiplier, according to Lee Tasseff, the organization’s long-time president. “Tourism is a shared, public good. What we do affects not just us and restaurants and hotels and attractions — that’s just the conduit for the money to come in that makes its way […]
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Letter to the Editor: What’s the plan for Water Main Initiative?
My name is Rick Taylor. I have two businesses in the city of Mansfield. I do not live within Mansfield’s city limits, so I did not have an opportunity to vote for the Water Main Initiative, but had it been approved, I would have paid for it. I understand some members of City Council are […]
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Letter to the Editor: Vote for Mansfield’s water measure
Dear Editor, For years, our facility at 150 East Longview Ave. was plagued with water outages. Eventually, we had to connect to a second water main, to provide back up when one, or the other failed. Businesses need water to operate, the same as they’ need electricity and natural gas. Please, vote yes for the […]
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Gastronomia deli at Hudson & Essex offers authentic tastes of Italy
MANSFIELD — The Gastronomia deli welcomes customers with housemate Italian classics including salads, pasta, cannolis, tiramisu and more.