Mansfield, Ohio may seem like an unlikely place for Hollywood personalities, films and cocktail parties–except for Shawshank Redemption. When the filming of Shawshank Redemption made its way into Mansfield for the summer of 1993, many locals enjoyed the thrill of appearing on the big-screen, even if only for a moment. As part of the Shawshank […]
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dr. simple reminds Mansfield of bygone era with their music
People visiting the final installment of the Final Friday Concert Series will hear from a local duo. A band titled “dr. simple” will perform with Elec Simon and S’yvelt at Downtown Mansfield Inc.’s Final Friday Concert Series. The concert starts at 5 p.m. in the Brickyard. Paul Blubaugh once had a dream that took him back to his first day in […]
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Mansfield jazz funk band S’yVelt to take stage at Final Friday
Jeff S’yVelt Boyd and Tarkington Johnson, both of Mansfield, are drawn to jazz. The Malabar graduates have played music throughout their lives, whether that be in high school or in different bands around town. Together they perform as S’yVelt. The two decided to form a jazz funk band in 2012, after jamming together for the first […]
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Elec Simon coming to Mansfield for Final Friday Concert
The sounds of STOMP will be coming to Mansfield this weekend. On Aug. 29, the latest Final Friday concert series will feature Elec Simon, a self-described “percussionist, tap dancer, actor, motivational speaker, teacher, mentor, facilitator, and MC.” Simon, a self-taught musician from childhood, lived in New York as a street artist for two years, before […]
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Buckeye Village opens, ‘campus district’ discussion starts
The Ohio State University at Mansfield held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Buckeye Village on Lexington-Springmill Road. The new apartment complex has a residency capacity of 223, according to Dean of Ohio State University at Mansfield Dr. Stephan Gavazzi. According to Gavazzi, students moved in to their new apartments on Saturday. Classes […]
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ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raises money and awareness
The Ice Bucket Challenge has become a social media phenomenon based on a campaign started by the ALS Association to raise funds and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Richland Source participated in the challenge on Tuesday, Aug. 19. As part of the challenge, participants are recommended to […]
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Candidates meet in Galion cafe
The Whistle Stop Cafe in Galion hosted a “blitz,” in which local and regional political candidates attended to meet and greet community members. In attendance was State Representative Jeff McClain, County Auditor candidate Joan Wolfe, Judge Sean Leuthold, Galion Mayor Tom O’Leary and other local officials. The event was organized by Mike Bear, who said […]
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Dan Miller Open raises funds for Michael J. Fox Foundation
Four years ago, best friends Darren Miller and Ian Isch decided to do something. Dan Miller, Darren Miller’s father, has been suffering from Parkinson’s Disease since 1990, and according to Darren, it was time to finally do something to raise awareness and money with hopes in finding a cure for the insidious disease. Darren Miller […]
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Lexington gears up for new school year
The Lexington School Board met Wednesday evening on Aug. 20 to discuss the district’s status, and to usher in a new school year. Classes start up again on Monday, Aug. 25. With the new year comes new positions. Replacing Student Representative Morgan Gongwer is senior Joel Nirmalnath. “I’m excited for the new year, I have […]