MANSFIELD — The North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby, one of Mansfield’s longest running traditions, returns to the North Main Street hill downtown on Saturday, June 18. This annual gravity race starts near Relax, It’s Just Coffee and finishes close to the Bissman building — a 750-foot distance. It is open to youngsters between the […]
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Commercial kitchen available for use in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — When Annamarie Fernyak, founder of Mind Body Align, stumbled upon an opportunity “by accident” that could benefit local food entrepreneurs, she didn’t waste any time in putting a plan into motion. It all started when Fernyak was checking out the lower level of the Barrington One building, which was previously home to several […]
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Skidmore found guilty of 4 counts
MANSFIELD — A Richland County Common Pleas Court jury found Michael Skidmore not guilty of two counts of felonious assault, but guilty of four other charges Friday. Skidmore, 59, of Shelby, was found guilty on counts of inducing panic, obstructing official business and two misdemeanor counts of assault. The charges stem from an altercation […]
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Jury begins deliberations in Skidmore trial
MANSFIELD — Jury deliberations will continue Friday in the trial of Michael Skidmore. Skidmore, 59, was indicted by a Richland County Grand Jury on two counts of felonious assault, a second-degree felony; one count of inducing panic, a fourth-degree felony; one count of obstructing official business, a fifth-degree felony; and two counts of assault, a first-degree […]
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Local art event to benefit Flint water crisis victims
MANSFIELD — A local group dubbed “Art 4 a Cause” (A4C) is conducting a fundraiser on Saturday at Relax, It’s Just Coffee in downtown Mansfield to benefit those impacted by the Flint, Michigan water crisis. “The Flint Event” will showcase local talent with live performances, poetry, visual art and more. It will take place Saturday, […]
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MCS student grows his own lawn care business
MANSFIELD — Alec Schmitz has been a businessman for four years … and he’s only 16. At 12, he started mowing yards — first his family’s, then his neighbor’s. “(The business) just took off like crazy,” he said. He now has 25 weekly lawn-care accounts that he manages for his business, A to Z Lawn […]
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Mansfield sees increase in economic development
MANSFIELD — Tim Bowersock, economic development director, is keeping busy these days. In fact, he hasn’t been this busy since 2005 or 2006, he told council during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The majority of the increased activity is good news for the city. Bowersock overviewed a number of economic development projects slated to occur […]
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Jury hears opening statements in controversial Skidmore assault case
MANSFIELD — A Richland County Jury listened to opening statements Tuesday morning in the assault case involving Michael Skidmore. Skidmore, 59, is accused of striking two security officers July 9, 2015 while they were attempting to detain him during a Richland County commissioners meeting. The Shelby resident was indicted by a Richland County Grand Jury on […]
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Waves of Light opens holistic store in Lexington
LEXINGTON — Mary Ann Holston is the proud owner of a new metaphysical, holistic and spiritual store in Lexington. Located in the Lex Charm Plaza, Waves of Light has a variety of products, from salt lamps to crystal prisms, jewelry, stones and more. The store also offers various services, including intuitive readings, Vajra classes, Reiki […]
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Ontario grad takes over pizzeria, hopes to expand
MANSFIELD — Sometimes, opportunities just fall into your lap. That’s what happened to Ontario graduate Whitney Schluter, who after spending years working in the restaurant business, was given the chance to own and operate his own restaurant. This opportunity materialized during a conversation with Louie Sorrenti, who owns the establishment that houses Goodfellows and a […]