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: What’s going on at the old YMCA site on Park Avenue West? There is orange construction fencing around the site. […]
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Gallery: Work underway to remove debris buried when former YMCA torn down
Photos taken this week as workers from Advanced Demolition in McComb, Ohio, began the work of removing “hard fill” that was buried when the former YMCA along Park Avenue West was razed five years ago.
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Jim Jordan presents congressional record honoring Jim Gorman
MANSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan honored the late Jim Gorman with a congressional record presentation on Tuesday.
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Community members share memories of Mansfield leader Jim Gorman
MANSFIELD — Industrialist, philanthropist and aviator James “Jim” Gorman is leaving a legacy sure to grow after his death.
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Fab Four & More Fest set for Sept. 16 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Fab Four & More Fest returns to downtown Mansfield this fall on Saturday, Sept. 16. This day long downtown event will feature four of downtown’s most popular experiences all held on the same day with much more. The Fab Four & More Fest will feature ManAfest formerly known as the Mansfield Arts […]
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Shelby branch of YMCA offers free self-protection class for women
SHELBY — The Shelby branch of the YMCA of North Central Ohio will offer a free empowerment and self-protection class for women and teens (14+), taught by Reneta Music. Space is limited to 20 people. Partners are preferred (mother/daughter, aunt/niece, sisters, etc.) Although a partner is preferred, it is not necessary. Music is an 8th […]
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YMCA to move Ontario childcare to Walker Lake Road
ONTARIO — The former church hall and office building at 1745 Walker Lake Road could become much livelier after Ontario Planning Commission’s approval of plans to construct a childcare center.