February 25, 200817 yr Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray was in Richland County on Thursday to tout GrowNOW, the former Small Business Linked Deposit Program. Established in 1983 by then-Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow, the program invests in a CD with a local bank, which then passes on a 3-percent interest rate reduction to businesses taking out loans. Â Â This is a great program, FYI, and remarkably easy for companies to apply for. Everyone wins. It's cost effective for the state (the cost is the below market return they get on the CD they open at the participating bank), borrower gets a ridiculously low rate for up to 4 years, and the bank faces no loss of margin. I just helped a client close on one today.
May 28, 200817 yr Gorman Rupp expansion gets green light from city  By LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • May 28, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Gorman Rupp Co.'s expansion project got the green light Tuesday from the City Planning Commission.  [email protected] 419-521-7229  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080528/BUSINESS/805280301  Â
June 10, 200817 yr Future Ohio business leaders plan Mansfield visit  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • June 8, 2008  MANSFIELD -- The community will welcome another group of guests next weekend, but this one is not bound for a race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course or a show at the Renaissance Theatre.  [email protected] 419-521-7240  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080608/BUSINESS/806080301
June 20, 200816 yr InfoCision call center adding 120 jobs  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • June 18, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Amid the thanks and congratulations Tuesday morning at a celebration marking InfoCision Management Corporation's completion of an expansion project, company official Steve Brubaker cut to the chase.  [email protected] 419-521-7240  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080618/BUSINESS/806180323/1046  Local business incubator earns another $200,0000 state grant  News Journal staff report • June 19, 2008  COLUMBUS -- With a focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, biosciences and information technology, the Mansfield Richland Incubator at the Braintree Center for Business Innovation is getting another $200,000 from the state.  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/BUSINESS/806190303/1046  Whitey's Auto Mall buys Weidner Motors  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • June 19, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Dirk Schluter has seen the paperwork and heard the rumors fly around his Whitey's Auto Mall purchase of Steve Cobb's Weidner Motors.  [email protected] 419-521-7240  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080619/BUSINESS/806190302/1046 Â
July 3, 200816 yr Local paper company fires 125, new owners may rehire  News Journal staff report • July 2, 2008  MANSFIELD -- About 125 employees at Sabin Robbins Paper Company, 1111 N. Main St., Mansfield, were fired Tuesday and offered the chance to reapply for their jobs, according to a number of workers who spoke with the News Journal.  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080702/BUSINESS/807020317/1046   Sabin Robbins rehires employees, sans union, after 24-hour changeover  By JAMI KINTON • News Journal • July 3, 2008  MANSFIELD -- The name has only slightly changed -- and so has the workplace.  [email protected] 419-521-7220  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080703/BUSINESS/807030316/1046
July 10, 200816 yr Mansfield warehouse owner gets more time to get plans together  By LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • July 9, 2008  MANSFIELD -- William French, owner of a large warehouse at 210 E. Longview Ave., was warned Tuesday he had better return to the next city planning commission meeting with more specific costs and timelines on what it would take to repair damage from a fire four months ago.  [email protected] 419-521-7229  http://mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080709/BUSINESS/807090301 Â
August 18, 200816 yr Swan cleaners using a new system to cut costs, go green  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • August 17, 2008  MANSFIELD -- They're wet cleaning over at the dry cleaners.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
September 5, 200816 yr Mansfield Steve & Barry's among 12 to close  By KENT MALLETT • Special to the News Journal • September 5, 2008  HEATH -- Steve & Barry's, which filed for bankruptcy in July, announced its Mansfield store will be one of 12 Ohio stores to close.  [email protected] 740-328-8545 Â
September 17, 200816 yr Let's Eat: Blitz Deli opens for business downtown  September 17, 2008  What it's like there: A new spot has opened up in downtown Mansfield where you can sip a cup of coffee at a sidewalk table, munch a salad at the inside counter or grab a muffin to go.  [email protected]. Â
September 24, 200816 yr Lt. Gov. touts economic plan during Mansfield visit  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • September 24, 2008  SHELBY -- Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher acknowledged the pain in this economic climate, but offered a reason for optimism Monday morning.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
October 6, 200816 yr Mansfield leaders targeting state money for economic boost  By LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • October 4, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Community leaders hope Mansfield is high on the list for state economic recovery grants. Advertisement  [email protected] 419-521-7229  Blitz bar and grill open for business  By JAMI KINTON • News Journal • October 4, 2008  MANSFIELD -- The business has changed, but Michael Ernsberger's dedication has not.  [email protected] 419-521-7220 Â
October 8, 200816 yr GM official talks up new Volt at Mansfield event  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • October 8, 2008  MANSFIELD -- General Motors is working to give consumers more choices, a vice president for the automaker told a Mansfield audience Tuesday.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
October 14, 200816 yr 2 plants to shut; GM mum on Ontario  News Journal staff and wire reports • October 14, 2008  ONTARIO — Monday was a difficult day for General Motors Corp., and tough to read for local interests in the company.
October 24, 200816 yr GM + Chrysler = Bad news in Ontario?  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • October 24, 2008  ONTARIO — General Motors’ Mansfield Metal Center could be on a short list of endangered facilities if the automaker were to buy Chrysler Corp., according to an automotive industry expert.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
October 29, 200816 yr Warren Rupp to add 40 jobs in Mansfield  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • October 28, 2008  MANSFIELD — Finally, some good economic news for north central Ohio: Warren Rupp will add 40 jobs at its North Main Street facility as it closes a plant in suburban Pittsburgh by the end of January.   400 workers will idle longer at AK Steel  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • October 28, 2008  MANSFIELD — A union official said Tuesday the local AK Steel Corp. plant will be idle from mid-November until after the first of the year because of a lack of orders.   Â
November 6, 200816 yr Con-Way Freight and its 31 jobs leaving Mansfield  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • November 6, 2008  MANSFIELD -- The Con-Way Freight service center on Cairns Road is one of 40 the carrier is closing in a cost-cutting move.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
November 12, 200816 yr GM: Additional job cutting won’t close plants  News Journal staff and wire • November 11, 2008  ONTARIO — General Motors announced more impending layoffs late Monday, but this round of cuts doesn't include plant closures, according to company officials.
November 16, 200816 yr Hard times hit north central Ohio  By LISA MILLER and LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • November 16, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Circuit City, Therm-O-Disc, Conway Freight, Value City, AK Steel, Cord Camera.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 [email protected] 419-521-7223 Â
December 1, 200816 yr Area realtors buck trend: Sales figures in Mansfield up 23 percent over one year ago  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • November 29, 2008  MANSFIELD -- For months, the words "tough" and "real estate market" have been pretty much joined at the hip. Problems blamed on sub-prime mortgages accompanied by a struggling economy have made selling houses a tough business.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
December 3, 200816 yr Downtown merchants join forces for holiday Shop Hop  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • December 3, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Downtown merchants on the square, in the Carrousel District and in between are coming together Friday.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
December 11, 200816 yr Owner gets one last chance to secure condemned warehouse against vandals  By LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • December 10, 2008  MANSFIELD -- Charles French, owner of a vacant warehouse at 210 West Longview Avenue, was given until Jan. 13 to wrap up details in securing his building against vandals.  [email protected] 419-521-7229
January 8, 200916 yr Jay Industries cutting work force  MANSFIELD -- The new year isn't getting off to a very good start for Jay Industries. The local manufacturer has cut nearly half its 1,000-person work force.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
January 9, 200916 yr Mansfield post office again faces mail shift  BY LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • January 8, 2009  MANSFIELD — Once again, post office workers are gearing up to keep outgoing mail processing for the region from being moved from Mansfield to Akron.  [email protected] 419-521-7229    Open since 1977, beloved local pub closes  BY LISA MILLER • News Journal • January 8, 2009  MANSFIELD — On New Year’s Eve, the regulars at Jo’s Pub said good-bye to both the old year and their longtime hangout.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
January 12, 200916 yr Wind energy project has Richland County's attention  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • January 10, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Jobs, tax revenue and road improvements are expected to blow into the area as part of a wind farm planned for northern parts of Richland and Crawford counties.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
January 24, 200916 yr MedCentral cuts five management jobs  By JAMI KINTON • News Journal • January 22, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Changes are coming to MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital, but spokesperson Cindy Jakubick said patients won't feel the impact.  [email protected] 419-521-7220 Â
January 28, 200916 yr Impact of latest GM cuts unclear for Ontario plant  BY LISA MILLER • News Journal • January 27, 2009  ONTARIO — The impact on Ontario’s General Motors plant is murky a day after the corporation announced 2,000 jobs will be cut at two plants and production halted at nine other U.S. factories.  [email protected]
February 11, 200916 yr Looks like my mom might lose her job... :cry:  Sheriff: $2.2M in budget cuts too much  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • February 11, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Richland County Sheriff Steve Sheldon said the commissioners' request to cut his budget by $2.2 million is excessive.  [email protected] 419-521-7240 Â
February 11, 200916 yr ^I haven't heard anything about that. I don't things have gotten that bad, yet. I just really hope that my mom doesn't lose her job and that GM stays open. If it were to close, that would set off a round of other closings/layoffs (Jay Industries, Newman Tech, etc.). Not to mention the repercussions it might have on retail and other business in the area.
February 12, 200916 yr ^still, I think that it would be a last resort. I am sure they can find a way to keep 911.
February 13, 200916 yr 86 Newman Tech workers lose jobs  By LISA MILLER • News Journal • February 13, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Newman Technology has reduced its work force by 86 people, citing unprecedented economic hardships throughout Ohio.  [email protected] 419-521-7240   25 jobs eliminated at PECO II in Galion  By TERRICHA BRADLEY • News Journal • February 12, 2009  GALION -- Because of the poor economy and less demand for services, a communications company in Crawford County eliminated positions this month.  [email protected] 419-521-7233 Â
February 21, 200916 yr Union braces for new layoffs at AK Steel Manufacturer's CEO predicts 1,000 more will be affected  By LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • February 21, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Employees are working, but pensive at Mansfield's AK Steel Corp. plant.  Â
March 11, 200916 yr Planning Commission OKs move by business from Ontario to Mansfield  By LINDA MARTZ • News Journal • March 11, 2009  MANSFIELD -- The City Planning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a variance to allow Knapp Electric to move its offices to 48 S. Brookwood Way.  [email protected] 419-521-7729  For those of you who don't know, Ontario is a suburb of Mansfield  Â
March 12, 200916 yr 12.3% joblessness burdens Mansfield By JAMI KINTON • News Journal • March 12, 2009  MANSFIELD -- The city's unemployment rate is 12.3 percent, according to the latest figures from Ohio Job and Family Services. Richland County's rate is 12.9 percent.  [email protected] 419-521-7220  In more important news...  Ontario Taco Bell will move  By LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • March 12, 2009  MANSFIELD -- Construction is scheduled to begin May 5 on a new Taco Bell at 2085 Walker Lake Road.  [email protected]
March 19, 200916 yr Smurfit-Stone shutdown will cost 83 jobs  By LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • March 19, 2009  MANSFIELD -- The Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation on South Illinois Avenue will close in the spring, resulting in the loss of 21 salaried and 62 hourly jobs.  [email protected] 419-521-7223   Analyst: Ontario GM stamping plant might not survive cuts  Staff and wire reports • March 19, 2009  ONTARIO -- An auto industry analyst reported that General Motors' Mansfield Metal Center could be in danger of a shutdown.
March 20, 200916 yr StarTek to hire 100 at $9 an hour  By LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • March 20, 2009  MANSFIELD -- StarTek announced Thursday it needs to hire 100 people as soon as possible.  [email protected] 419-521-7223   Mansfield's Crane Plumbing cuts 14 jobs  By TERRICHA BRADLEY • News Journal • March 20, 2009  MANSFIELD -- A Mansfield manufacturing facility will eliminate 14 jobs by the end of the month, adding to the growing list of unemployed.  [email protected] 419-521-7233 Â
March 20, 200916 yr I've been wondering how long until the Ontario GM plant shuts down. mr. rockandroller is from Y-town so we are always trying to guess which of our hometown GM "neighborhood" plants will go first - Ontario or Lordstown. Looks like it may be Ontario. That will be a big blow to the region for sure.
March 20, 200916 yr ^Yes, it will. I have several relatives who would lose their jobs if GM closed. Not to mention the negative effects that would have on other industries in Mansfield (Newman Tech and Jay Industries to name a few) as well as on area business in general.
March 28, 200916 yr Mansfield GM plant to lose 190 by April 1  News Journal staff report • March 27, 2009  ONTARIO — The Mansfield Stamping Plant will lose an estimated 190 hourly workers, many by April 1, to General Motors Corp.’s Special Attrition Program, the auto giant announced Wednesday.
April 23, 200916 yr Mansfield jobless rate among state's worst By JAMI KINTON • News Journal • April 23, 2009  MANSFIELD -- No matter how you count Mansfield's population, the city's unemployment rate is troubling.  [email protected] 419-521-7220  Â
April 29, 200916 yr Not necessarily about Mansfield, but it is still important to the region. I don't see why Mansfield and Ontario can't be merged, all you have to do is cross a street and you are in a different city. While there at it, they should make Madison apart of Mansfield as well.  Councilman: Big cuts ahead for Ontario, GM By LOU WHITMIRE • News Journal • April 29, 2009  ONTARIO -- Nobody wants to make cuts at the City of Ontario, but Councilman Paul Williams said tough decisions aren't personal decisions.  [email protected] 419-521-7223 Â
April 29, 200916 yr Isn't Madison really just a neighborhood, not a city? I thought Ontario was an actual different city. Or is it just a corporation or something.
April 29, 200916 yr Madison is a township with a population of around 14,600 people. I think that the rest of the township that isn't already apart of Mansfield, should be apart of Mansfield (Mansfield is in Madison township). Ontario is a "city" of about 5,000 people and should also be combined with Mansfield. Â Â EDIT: Â Madison TWP in red, Mansfield in yellow, and Ontario is the outlined extension to the west (Springfield TWP):
May 2, 200916 yr Ontario GM lays off 140; 50 more soon By Lou Whitmire • News Journal • May 2, 2009  ONTARIO — General Motors laid off 140 United Auto Workers at the Mansfield Metal Center on Friday, and 50 more layoffs are expected at the end of next week.  [email protected] 419-521-7223 Â
May 8, 200916 yr Ontario councilman warns city as GM flails By Lou Whitmire • News Journal • May 8, 2009  ONTARIO — Councilman Paul Williams warned fellow council members Thursday night the city must be prepared for a shutdown by the local General Motors stamping plant.  [email protected] 419-521-7223 Â
May 14, 200916 yr Jesus H, what the F is going on in Mansfield? This is the neighborhood I grew up in:  http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/article/20090513/NEWS01/305130002/1002/rss01  MANSFIELD — The Ashland County Sheriff’s Department bomb squad destroyed a suspected homemade explosive device on the south side of MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital on Tuesday night...(more at the link)  [email protected] 419-521-7223  Â
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