MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence has announced her move to San Diego to be closer to family. She will continue leading NECIC remotely.
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Library’s Black History celebration returns Feb. 3
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to the annual Black History Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will offer activities, giveaways, music, and a free meal. This […]
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Mansfield City Council to delay NECIC’s request to reallocate ARPA funds
MANSFIELD — A reconfigured Mansfield City Council is expected to start the new year Tuesday by doing what the previous configuration did at the end of the old one. Namely, […]
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NECIC seeks to reallocate city ARPA funds to buy, remodel former VOA site
MANSFIELD — Leaders of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative see an immediate opportunity to meet the pressing need of reducing youth violence in the city. That’s why the NECIC […]
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GALLERY: 2023 Harvest Festival at NECIC Urban Farm
MANSFIELD — The urban farm at 311 Bowman Street hosted its third annual harvest festival on Saturday with hay rides and free snacks.
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NECIC Urban Farm Harvest Festival set for Oct. 28
MANSFIELD — Organizers are inviting the community to attend the NECIC Urban Farm Harvest Festival: A Spooktacular Celebration of Autumn Fun. Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of family-friendly fun […]
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Letter to the Editor: Our water, our responsibility
I am a part owner of a local, family-run greenhouse located at The NECIC Urban Farm on Bowman St. We depend on city water to grow plants that turn into […]
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Restored Visions & Hope Alignment sets Oct. 21 North End Job Fairs
MANSFIELD — Restored Visions, Hope Alignment (Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, Providence Baptist Church, Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church, Maddox Memorial Temple COGIC, and Latter Rain Church of God […]
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Gun violence: ‘It’s happening in the same places among the same people’
MANSFIELD — Deanna West-Torrence doesn’t flinch when asked if shots fired in Mansfield today come from guns that community disinvestment in the north end helped to load more than a […]
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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 […]