PLYMOUTH, Ohio — One of Plymouth’s three water towers, the oldest one, is slated for demolition. Located at “the point” between Ohio 61 and Springmill Street is a 130-foot tall water tower that hasn’t been in service for the last eight years, village officials estimate. Mayor Tim Redden said it was constructed in 1926 or […]
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Mansfield native pursues career in acting, modeling
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Becoming an actor has always been one of Matt White’s dreams. While it wasn’t necessarily at the forefront of the Mansfield native’s mind growing up, it was something he kept on the backburner, hoping one day he may get his chance. After graduating from Mansfield Christian School in 2013, he attended […]
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Heart of Ohio ‘sharing the best of Ohio,’ collaborating with Richland Source
MANSFIELD, Ohio — For the past six years, Heart of Ohio magazine has strived to share the “best of Ohio.” The first issue was published in January of 2010, not long after the General Motors plant closed. Publisher Diane Brown remembers the negative effect the closure had, not just on the economy, but people’s perceptions […]
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New horse honors Richland Carrousel’s 25th anniversary
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Carrousel Park has been a fixture in downtown Mansfield for a quarter century. “People are surprised that it’s been 25 years,” Director Willie Hunn said. “For me, I’m not surprised because from the very beginning I felt like the carrousel would be good for the community, and it’s proven to be good […]
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OSU-Mansfield features cultural readings
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Black History Month Committee kicked off its celebration of Black History Month on Tuesday with student readings from two notable works, “Theme for English B” and “A House With No Walls” at The Ohio State University at Mansfield. “Today’s event, I think, is just a wonderful example of individuals coming together […]
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All in the Family
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Gideon Snyder is following his relatives’ footsteps by becoming a fourth generation funeral director at his family’s business, Snyder Funeral Homes. The 24-year-old is on track to get his funeral director license in February. After graduating from Lexington High School in 2009, Snyder attended Malone University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree […]
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Mansfield to undergo various beautification projects in 2016
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield is getting a facelift. The Richland County Foundation awarded the Mansfield Area Beautification sector a $33,610 grant to assist with six beautification projects. The Mansfield Area Beautification sector is part of the Richland Community Development Group and consists of local citizens dedicated to the enhancement, development and future of the region’s […]
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Local group strives to cultivate art scene in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Damien Beauford has always loved music and art. He also enjoys the impact those elements have on others. “What makes me happy is to see people express themselves through art, whether that be music, drawing, painting, whatever,” the 2005 Mansfield Senior graduate said. His brother, who works at an art gallery in […]
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Public voices concerns on John Todd Park conservation easement
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Proposed legislation that would grant a conservation easement on portions of John Todd Park to the North Central Ohio Land Conservancy Inc. and the Richland County Park District Board has caused concern among members of the public, including descendants of John Todd. The conservation easement would prohibit timbering or major development in […]
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Raemelton secures its home, and its future
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center has been in operation since the spring of 1995, always at the same location. However, RTEC never owned the property where it operated –not until just recently. Founder Tammie Schluter said the sale was finalized around Christmas time. This is important because it allows the nonprofit to make […]