Family connection added significance to Bowman’s first year participating in the Bellville Fair Queen Program.
Brooke Badgley
Brooke Badgley is a 2026 graduate of Mansfield Christian School.
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Authentic food, dance and music draw visitors to Mansfield’s 46th annual Greek Festival
MANSFIELD — One might come for the food, or the dancing, or the music. Those have all been good reasons to attend the traditional Mansfield Greek Festival over the past 46 years at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church. However, according to Andrew Burton, the Parish Council President, the best part of the festival […]
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The show must go on: Six girls crowned at Lexington Miss Blueberry pageant
LEXINGTON – The entire Blueberry Festival was moved out of its comfort zone this year when much of the event was canceled due to flooding. That theme was echoed on Thursday night during the crowning. “When you’re out of your comfort zone, just embrace it and take it on with a big smile,” said Lexie […]
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The secret’s in the crust: Ilena Porter’s raspberry pie takes grand champion at Richland County Fair
Porter’s show-stopping raspberry pie stole the attention of the judges and their tastebuds at the Richland County Fair pie auction on Wednesday.
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Just a number: Dalton, Favri crowned in Ageless Beauty contest at Richland County Fair
A newly-crowned king offered frank words of advice Monday evening at the Richland County Fair.
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New Salvation Army leaders want to infuse Mansfield with hope
“People need hope,” Capt. Michael Haynes said. “We try not just to talk about it but to live it.”
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Local veterans reflect on service, sacrifice ahead of Independence Day
MANSFIELD — Former Marine Bill Crocker always knew he wanted to serve. After completing a year of college, he joined the Marine Corps in 1958 and was assigned to Marine Observation Squadron One. His service took him to North Carolina, Puerto Rico and aboard the USS Independence, where he learned to fly observation aircraft as […]
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Fiberarts Guild weaves together tradition, creativity and community
This article was written by Brooke Badgley, a 2026 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School. LUCAS — Inside the Berry House at Malabar Farm State Park, the steady rhythm of spinning wheels and the quiet conversations of crafters tell a story that has been unfolding for more than 30 years. The Fiberarts Guild at Malabar Farm […]