MANSFIELD, Ohio – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, local residents look forward to fireworks displays, and some may be tempted to put on a show of their own. However, not all fireworks purchased in Ohio are legal for use within the state. Fireworks are divided into classifications: 1.1G, 1.2G and 1.3G fireworks, which […]
Candace Harrell, Asst. Editor
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County’s first same-sex wedding marks historic moment
MANSFIELD, Ohio – History was made in Mansfield on Friday as Richland County’s first legal same-sex marriage ceremony was held on the lawn of the Richland County Courthouse. In a close 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled early Friday that the Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage. Shortly after the ruling was […]
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SunDown RunDown: Mansfield embraces entrepreneurs
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Mansfield once again showed its support of entrepreneurship by turning out in force for SunDown RunDown Wednesday evening at the Old Bag of Nails Pub on Lexington Avenue. SunDown RunDown is a forum that helps entrepreneurs make connections with investors, mentors, and talent. Entrepreneurs are given five minutes to pitch their idea […]
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Entrepreneur John Covender shows attitude is everything
MANSFIELD, Ohio – John Covender, founder of KnowYourCustomers.com, has taken the spirit of entrepreneurship to an unforeseen level, using his can-do attitude to battle cancer. Covender, introduced in the Eye on Entrepreneurs series in March of last year, said he was often asked how he kept a positive mindset during his battle. He noted his […]
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Commissioners discuss budget in public hearing
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Board of Commissioners addressed a packed house during a public hearing regarding the county’s budget on Thursday. Representatives from various Richland County agencies filled the seats and stood along the walls as the budget shortfalls were discussed. Commissioner Tim Wert opened the meeting by saying that after a thorough […]
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Farmers’ Markets open: patrons find fresh, local items
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Farmers’ markets around the area are opening for the season, offering a variety of early produce as well as jams, syrup, and baked goods. The Downtown Mansfield Farmers’ Market opened May 29. The market is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Friday on the corner of 4th and Main. There, […]
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Hero Challenge to raise funds for Grant Reed
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The 4th Annual Hero Challenge 5K Obstacle Course Run with Fit-Pit Workout Option will be held Saturday, June 20. The event, sponsored by Fit 1 Crossfit and Snow Trails, will donate a portion of this year’s proceeds to young Grant Reed, son of a local firefighter and a hero in his own […]
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Wellness and beauty in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio –Mansfield can find health and beauty in the Carrousel District with both Vitality Natural Wellness and Med Spa and Bankz Salon & Spa now open for business. Bankz opened its doors in early May and Vitality in late January. Although Dr. Melissa McRae, of Vitality, and Andi Hale, of Bankz, co-own the former […]
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Local author lets her mind wander where her body cannot
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Diagnosed in 2010, at age 20, with fibromyalgia, author Styna Lane said, “I just got it into my mind that I was going to start doing crazy things. I didn’t want my body to limit me.” Even before the diagnosis, Lane lived life to the fullest. From working as a “Twilight” character […]
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TextLoyal: Rebranded and going strong
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Steve McKown, the entrepreneur featured in the Eye on Entrepreneurs series last May for his marketing business MoCoopinz, has since rebranded the company to become TextLoyal. “We are still MoCoopinz LLC, doing business as TextLoyal,” said McKown. “It’s hard to make a name change, but it went pretty smoothly and we’re doing […]