MANSFIELD — Think there is nothing to do in Richland County over the summer? Well, look no further than the Richland County Youth Substance Use Coalition. As part of the nationwide Drug Free Communities (DFC) Program, the coalition is made up of community members who work to plan and organize events to encourage the reduction […]
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The Boot Life celebrates Block Party at former Mansfield Raceway Park
MANSFIELD — The former Mansfield Raceway Park was filled with fans of all ages on Friday night to celebrate the first annual Boot Life Block Party. The event, which was put on by Crossroads Church and the Boot Life, featured various food trucks and music from the Swon Brothers and four-time Grammy winner Mac Powell. […]
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Patti Kastelic leaves her mark on OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth Mansfield has felt like home for Patti Kastelic over the past 47 years. But Kastelic closed the door to her office for the final time on Friday — after decades of treating patients and facilitating much of the growth the hospital has undergone over the years. Kastelic’s history at OhioHealth Mansfield began […]
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Mansfield’s guardian angel: Brenda Alexander marks 22 years in community healthcare
MANSFIELD — For 22 years, Brenda Alexander has worked tirelessly to turn lives around as a community healthcare worker (CHW). It wasn’t her first career path, but the 70-year-old Alexander finds joy in the daily challenges and watching the “light bulb come on” for the hundreds of clients she has served over the years. Alexander […]
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Hess Industries: Faith, family and innovation keeps the company moving forward
MANSFIELD — What started as an idea in Mark Hess’ garage in 1999 has turned into a company that leads the pack in In-Die Clinching. It’s a process only five companies across the world handle at an expertise level. As the only U.S. company who completes the process, Hess Industries has shown the endless potential […]
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Mirror Image Beauty Studio opens as a family affair
MANSFIELD — Mirror Image Beauty Studio conducted a ribbon-cutting Wednesday to celebrate its new space at 1118 Lexington Ave., after months of construction and planning. Owner and operator Traci Hallock was previously renting a space further up Lexington Avenue, but was forced to look for a bigger spot when her business expanded during COVID. She […]
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Birthday girl turned Miss Ohio: Elizabetta Nies takes the 2022 crown
MANSFIELD — Talk about a birthday present: The newly turned 19-year-old Elizabetta Nies was crowned Miss Ohio 2022 on Saturday night. Nies’ win makes her the fourth woman in her family to win a state title through the Miss America organization. Her mom represented Illinois in 1992, and her two aunts reigned as Miss New […]
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Mansfield community celebrates first-ever Juneteenth parade
MANSFIELD — Community members of all ages headed downtown on Saturday to watch the city’s first-ever “Juneteenth Parade.” As part of “Juneteenth Downtown,” the parade celebrated the newest federally-recognized holiday, Juneteenth, with dancing, music, food and more. “This is probably, right now, one of the biggest moments of my life,” said Rhonda Sylvester, the owner […]
