FOMP webpage As part of the Downtown Mansfield, Inc., Friends of the Mansfield Parks (FOMP) has been active in stimulating community involvement in the Mansfield parks. In an effort to encourage families to attend the Mansfield parks, FOMP created the Fun in the Parks Program. This summer program has provided free classes to individuals of […]
Emily Johnson, Staff Reporter
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Young swimmers work toward GMAC
Each summer, dedicated athletes wake up in the wee hours of the morning and go to swim practice. They commit the next couple hours to swimming and strength training. The routine is repeated daily, all in the hope that the swimmers will be prepared for the championship meet, Greater Mansfield Aquatic Conference (GMAC). GMAC holds […]
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Miss Ohio launches busy week
With this year’s”Legend” theme, the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program has a memorable week planned. Miss Ohio Week opened over the weekend with the contestants’ red carpet arrival at Richland Mall on Saturday. Crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the 23 contestants as they modeled apparel provided by the mall merchants. Then on Sunday, the […]
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Colorful 5k benefits MAC
Over 240 runners colored the streets of Mansfield during the Abstract Dash on Saturday. The Mansfield Art Center hosted the race as a fundraiser, an event that appropriately for the art center, was presented in living color. Each participant was given a plastic bag filled with fine, colored powder to toss in the air at […]
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MAR sees a steady residential sales trend
Mansfield Association of Realtors website Recent data from the Mansfield Association of Realtors (MAR) shows that the number of real estate sales in Richland County is increasing. Barbara Murray, Executive Officer at the MAR, stated, “While areas around us were really hurting in the past, Richland County sales were mostly at an even keel. Today, […]
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Miss Mansfield looks to break runner-up streak
Each year, the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program (MOSP) provides an opportunity for young women to earn a scholarship to pursue their educational aspirations by competing for the title of Miss Ohio. New this year is the Graham Automall People’s Choice Contest. The contest allows the people to vote one contestant into the top 11 as […]
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Shelby market offers freshness, from farm to plate
The Shelby Farmers’ Market opens on Saturday, June 22. This market, located at Central Park in Shelby, offers food items like garden-fresh vegetables and even handmade items like candles or jewelry. And this year there will be cooking demonstrations, too. Coordinator of the market Dave Ernst stated, “I like local businesses to get involved and […]
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Mansfield seeks partnerships, improvements
City of the Mansfield website Mayor Timothy Theaker discussed the significance of working with businesses and helping them grow. Both Theaker and the Economic Development Director, Tim Bowersock, have been traveling to Mansfield businesses and asking how they can help. Their mission is simple: to strengthen ties between the city and local businesses. “We have […]
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Butler hosts big event, makes improvements
Village of Butler website Host of the recent Warrior Dash, the village of Butler offers opportunities for the community to get involved and have fun. “There’s a lot going on in the community…you can find several summer activities available in the area,” stated Mayor Kevin Carr. Whether it’s getting muddy at the Clear Fork Ski […]