Richland County Foundation - President Allie Watson on Gift of Buildings from Fernyaks

Richland County Foundation - President Allie Watson on Gift of Buildings from Fernyaks

Author: WMAN AM & FM (WMAN-AM) March 11, 2026 Duration: 14:33
Richland County Foundation President and CEO, Allie Watson, stopped by WMAN to share the news and plans about the organization receiving nearly 50 buildings in downtown Mansfield from John and Mimi Fernyak.  Allie explains 14 of them, which are located in and around the brickyard are going to be turned into housing and apartments.  

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