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^What do you mean by "scenery?"

Yanni, we don't call them "dorms" anymore, that implies that the buildings are only places where one sleeps. They are now called "residence halls" because that is where one lives. lol. :)

Thanks. The new Stopher and Johnson as well as the Centennials (residence halls) were built like 4 or 5 years ago and the same goes for the esplanade (the new path in front of the MAC), so I am not surprised that you don't recognize some things. Susan' went out of business and the building was empty for a little under a year, so, I am glad that Five Guys moved there. Thanks, but Tri doesn't look too bad when you are far away from it, lol. The tree's around it are really pretty and when you're not up-close, you can't see the crumbling concrete and decrepit exterior of the building. :) Thanks! ...and fewer cases of STD's! :) Yes and no. The picture right after the one of Lake/Olsen is Stopher and Johnson and the next picture is mainly of the Cartwright renovation/addition with a tiny part of the Kent Hall renovation/addition shown on the left.

The new Five Guys used to be Susan's Cafe. I don't think that it used to be a Burger King, but I could be wrong.

Since I don't have class on Fridays, I decided to take a walk around campus and take some pictures.

Work has begun on the remodeling of Risman Plaza: Relocation of bus stop Also, an update on the progress of the Music and Speech Center:

It does indeed. I am quite impressed, I was not expecting Indy to look so good based on what people have said about the city.

Richland Co. sees small improvement in March job numbers BY TERRICHA BRADLEY • Telegraph-Forum April 21, 2010 MANSFIELD -- Richland County saw a small dip in its unemployment rate, even while Ohio's figures rose slightly in March. The U.S. Department of Labor reported temporary employment agencies and the 2010 Census have added jobs to the economy. Officials speculate those factors helped the unemployment rate drop from 13.6 percent in February to 13.4 in March. Meanwhile, Ohio's unemployment rate went up to 11 percent, from 10.9 percent in February, according to figures released Tuesday by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. "The labor force is getting larger, so there's more people to pull from that are looking for jobs," said department spokesperson Brian Harter. Read More...

^Sorry, I missed that when I read your post for the first time.

Depending on the age of the child, this is not true. If the child is between the ages of 6-12 the all day pass is $2.50. I believe if under the age of 6, then the child rides for free. Someone also mentioned that other Amtrak trains have discounted tickets for children, and I would imagine that a 3C train would do this as well. However, we don't have any information regarding user fees, so talking about this is really not going to get us anywhere.

Cross-posted in the Mansfield Preservation thread Tallest building here has long history Chase Tower changes hands for 4th time in 81 years BY LINDA MARTZ • NEWS JOURNAL APRIL 18, 2010 MANSFIELD -- The Chase Tower -- purchased this week by a local owner planning major renovations for the downtown landmark -- has an intriguing history. Farmers Bank President E.S. Nail, the businessman who spearheaded construction of the 12-story skytickler in 1929, made sure the new building would be the city's tallest -- higher even than Richland Bank, which was to be erected one block to the east. "Mr. Nail had power and influence," said historian Scott Schaut, who operates the Mansfield Memorial Museum. "He was the head of the Chamber of Commerce and was on the city council, and worked closely with the mayor. Read More...

Tallest building here has long history Chase Tower changes hands for 4th time in 81 years BY LINDA MARTZ • NEWS JOURNAL APRIL 18, 2010 MANSFIELD -- The Chase Tower -- purchased this week by a local owner planning major renovations for the downtown landmark -- has an intriguing history. Farmers Bank President E.S. Nail, the businessman who spearheaded construction of the 12-story skytickler in 1929, made sure the new building would be the city's tallest -- higher even than Richland Bank, which was to be erected one block to the east. "Mr. Nail had power and influence," said historian Scott Schaut, who operates the Mansfield Memorial Museum. "He was the head of the Chamber of Commerce and was on the city council, and worked closely with the mayor. Read More...

City Council: North End group makes effective pitch for block grant funds BY LINDA MARTZ • NEWS JOURNAL APRIL 16, 2010 MANSFIELD -- After spending millions in federal funds over the years trying to combat blight by targeting specific buildings or lots, City Council signaled a possible shift in philosophy Thursday night. Council members will follow the North End Community Collaborative's proposal for a more grassroots approach to spending Community Development Block Grant funds this year. The collaborative asked for $80,000 from the city for a beautification program in north end neighborhoods. Deanna West-Torrence, director of the nonprofit group, said north end residents have identified 40 lots that could be cleaned up by teams of young people under adult supervision. Read More...

Yes, they need to get Jones' chips up here. They are the only chips worth consuming.

We had stadium mustard in Mansfield (at the grocery and local baseball/softball fields), so I am not so sure that it is just a Cleveland thing.

Foreclosure growth in Richland County outpaced average BY LOU WHITMIRE • NEWS JOURNAL APRIL 12, 2010 MANSFIELD -- Richland County experienced a 20.1 percent increase in foreclosures since 2006, a figure dwarfing the state average of 12.6 percent, according to data released by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio. Richland County saw 903 foreclosures last year, up from 862 in 2008. "Each day our elected officials ignore (the problem), we lose nearly 250 homes in Ohio to foreclosure," said Bill Faith, director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, which compiled and analyzed state Supreme Court records over several years. Read More...

Downtown getting facelift; detours minimal BY AL LAWRENCE NEWS JOURNAL CORRESPONDENT APRIL 8, 2010 MANSFIELD -- City officials say residents should see few detours or road closings during an $860,000 summer-long project to revitalize and enhance portions of the city's 30-year-old downtown. Work began this week. The project, completely funded through the American Recovery and Renewal Act, includes new curbs and replacing brick pavers with colored concrete stamped to mimic brick on North and South Park streets, along with portions of Park Avenue West and Third and Walnut streets. New handicapped curb ramps will meet federal standards. Trees will be replaced and new waste receptacles and park benches will be installed. There also will be new, large street signs on the traffic signal arms. Read More...

This building will not be missed. Ambassador joining the dust of history BY LOU WHITMIRE NEWS JOURNAL • APRIL 8, 2010 MANSFIELD -- The downtown Ambassador Hotel has been known by many names since it was built almost 50 years ago -- the Downtown Motor Lodge, Blue Dolphin, Park Place, Ramada Inn and Quality Inn. It soon will be known as a memory. The facility at Park Avenue West and Sturges Avenue beckoned patrons with entertainment, restaurants and lodging, catered meetings, wedding receptions and high school proms and banquets. ... Read More...

McCleveland, thanks for the information. It's by the Whiskey Island Marina.

I don't know how many of you know this, but Senator Bill Harris owns a car dealership in Ashland. So, the 3C rail project may go against his special interests.

If the GOP stops the $400 million investment in rail from happening, expect this state to lose more young people to states that aren't "backward and regressive." If I didn't love Cleveland as much as I do (and if Cleveland didn't have the rapid lines), I would abandon any attempt to stay in Ohio and look for opportunities in a state that values passenger rail/public transit.

Thanks again, I am glad that you found my photos appealing. Clueless, thanks for giving the name of that building (John Hartness Brown). I like that building and I hope that it is rehabbed sometime in the near future. By the way, I went up to Cleveland last Saturday and although it was cloudy, it was still really nice out (and windy). There were so many people at Edgewater, it was great. A friend and I also went to Wendy Park and the abandoned coast guard station; it was amazing and the views were astounding, I wish that I had my camera. Gordon Square is also looking really good and the smoothies at the Gypsy Cafe are delicious. We also paid a visit to University Circle/Little Italy and I really like the townhouses there (Circle 118 and Coltman). I found that the townhouses at Circle 118 looked better in person, I actually liked the colors. Every time I come to Cleveland, I find out something new about the city and fall in love all over again. Next time I am in town, I will have to bring my camera.

Unemployment down a smidge in most counties NEWS JOURNAL STAFF REPORT MARCH 27, 2010 MANSFIELD -- Unemployment rates fell across Ohio last month, mirroring the decrease in rates nationally, as new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected as layoffs ease and hiring slowly recovers. Unemployment decreased in 56 of the state's 88 counties for February 2010. Last month's jobless rates ranged from a low of 8.2 percent in Delaware County to a high of 19.1 percent in Ottawa County. ... In Richland County, new claims again fell just a bit, dropping from January's 13.7 percent to 13.6 percent in February 2010. Mansfield's rates went from 13.1 percent to 12.7. Read More...

NCSC will open urban 'dream center' The center Community effort BY LOU WHITMIRE NEWS JOURNAL • MARCH 25, 2010 MANSFIELD -- North Central State College plans to bring higher education downtown. On Wednesday, after nearly a year of planning, the school announced it will expand to offer college courses and services in downtown Mansfield beginning in January. The new Urban Higher Education Center will be housed in the main floors of 134 through 140 N. Main St., in the Carrousel District.

I'm hooked on spanish music right now and I really like Skaira's song Lo Hecho Está Hecho. EDIT: Video may be considered NSFW.