In November, Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker announced his acceptance of Chief Strickling’s retirement resignation, effective December 1.
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Modern Woodmen honors Mansfield mayor with Hometown Hero Award
MANSFIELD — Modern Woodmen of America’s Mansfield Office recently presented Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker with the Hometown Hero Award. Modern Woodmen’s celebration of Hometown Heroes is an effort to recognize those who have made an extraordinary effort to have a positive impact on the communities where its members live, work, and play, according to Brian […]
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Open Source: When does the City of Mansfield plan on picking up leaves?
Open Source We published this story in response to a reader question submitted through our Open Source platform. Do you have a question you want our reporters to answer? Click here to submit it. Question: When does Mansfield plan on picking up leaves? MANSFIELD — This question came in to Richland Source early Monday morning. The […]
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Mansfield’s outgoing finance director presents 2024 temporary spending plan
MANSFIELD — Nobody had a keener interest Wednesday night in Mansfield’s proposed 2024 temporary spending plan than two people sitting in the back row of the audience. That would be Jodie Perry and Kelly Blankenship, who will take over as the city’s mayor and finance director, respectively, in January. The duo in attendance at City […]
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Mansfield City Council to consider zoning change to allow slaughter house operation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Wednesday is scheduled to discuss during caucus a zoning change that could allow E.R. Boliantz Packing Co., Inc. to operate a slaughter facility at 1325 N. Main St. The city’s Planning Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 26 to recommend the zoning change ask to local lawmakers. If council approves […]
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Mansfield Fire Dept. to have new chief on Dec. 2
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Department will have a new chief, effective Dec. 2. Mansfield Mayor Tim Theaker announced Tuesday that Assistant Chief Dan Crow will be promoted to lead the department, effective Dec. 2. “It is with regret that I have accepted (current) Chief Steve Strickling’s retirementresignation, effective December 1,” Theaker said in an […]
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Perry or Vaught: New Mansfield mayor will move into remodeled 9th floor office
MANSFIELD — The mayor’s office on the ninth floor of the Mansfield Municipal Building was recently completely renovated. It will have a completely new occupant in January. City voters on Nov. 7 will choose between Republican Jodie Perry and Democrat Sherry Vaught to guide the community of 47,669 residents for the next four years. Mayor […]
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West Park: Demo delayed 90 days, will be next mayor’s issue
MANSFIELD — The decaying West Park Shopping Center will be a problem for the next mayor and law director in Mansfield. The Mansfield Planning Commission on Tuesday voted to give West Mansfield Realty a 90-day extension on the demolition order for the strip mall and massive asphalt parking lot. That means current Mayor Tim Theaker […]
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Column: This is not an ‘off-year’ election in Mansfield, Richland County
MANSFIELD — There is no such thing as an “off-year” election, especially in Mansfield and Richland County in 2023. The many, many decisions area voters make Nov. 7 will have great impact on local lives, perhaps even more important than national election votes cast in 2024. Mayors. Finance Directors. Judges. City and village council members. […]
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My Brother’s Keeper receives NECIC recommitment
MANSFIELD – In a profound demonstration of dedication to the welfare and future prospects of young men and boys of color, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is honored to reaffirm its commitment to the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative. MBK, initiated by former President Barack Obama, aims to address the unique challenges facing […]