MANSFIELD – On Jan. 13, 2015, Aaron and Austin Rhodes shook up the internet when they released a video on YouTube coming out to their father. Five years later, the twin brothers have used their platform to reach new levels of success and be firm advocates of the LGBTQ community. No one ever said going […]
January 2020
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Shelby Area Democratic Club elects officers
SHELBY — The Shelby Area Democratic Club recently met for the organization’s annual meeting, as required by the Ohio Revised Code and by the group’s constitution. Members unanimously re-elected president Garland Gates, vice president Ted Clabaugh, secretary Gail Eckstein, and treasurer Carol Kimmel. All officers will serve a one-year term. Member JC Elgin presided over […]
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Danville blitzes Fredericktown into submission
Danville didn’t tinker around with Fredericktown. A 61-40 result offered a strong testament in the win column in an Ohio girls basketball matchup on January 22. You’re reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, the world leader in fan-driven sports results and conversation. To see more game results from your favorite team, download the ScoreStream […]
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Lucas rains down on East Knox
Lucas flexed its muscle and floored East Knox 54-37 in Ohio girls basketball on January 22. The first quarter gave the Cubs an 8-5 lead over the Bulldogs. Lucas’ offense jumped to a 27-15 lead over East Knox at the half. The Cubs and the Bulldogs were engaged in a gross affair at 42-23 as […]
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Mansfield Symphony partners with youth orchestra for Feb. 8 Revolutions concert
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present its fourth concert of the 2019-2020 OhioHealth Symphony Series, “Revolutions” on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Under the direction of Octavio Más-Arocas, the event will feature a program celebrating Russian-themed masterworks of some of the world’s greatest composers. The Mansfield […]
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SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing Mansfield event slated for Feb. 1
MANSFIELD — SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing Mansfield aims to bring the city together to encourage and support one another in good and challenging times. Nicole Brown Horston, the founder, brings the conference to her hometown of Mansfield as a means of giving back everything she has received while growing up here. The SOARING […]
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Flu season has arrived in Richland County, here’s how to avoid it
MANSFIELD — According to data compiled by Public Health Nursing at Richland Public Health, flu season has arrived in Richland County. “We have started to see positive test results and hospitalizations due to influenza in the past three weeks,” says Emily Leedy, Epidemiologist at Richland Public Health. Numbers from December showed nine (9) flu-related hospitalizations […]
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Mansfield Youth Theatre to present 13, the musical, March 27-29
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) will present 13, The Musical, at the Renaissance’s Theatre 166, March 27, 28, and 29 as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Dauphne Maloney directs the show, […]
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Renaissance Theatre announces “Kiss Me, Kate” auditions Feb. 9 & 11
MANSFIELD — Under the direction of Lori Turner, the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre announces auditions for its production of Kiss Me, Kate on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. What do you get when you combine a theatre troupe, an […]
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Petry’s found objects, including hair, part of AU Art + Design faculty exhibit Jan. 23-Feb. 23
ASHLAND – Cynthia Petry keeps her art supplies in tubs. But inside those tubs you won’t find brushes or paint tubes. Instead, the Ashland University professional art instructor and Coburn Gallery director stashes away found objects – 19th century photographs, buttons, pieces of string, words on paper, human hair. Yes, human hair. Some of that […]