The Richland County Land Reutilization Corporation (RCLRC), also known as the “land bank,” was formally recognized as an incorporated entity within the State of Ohio on Nov. 18, 2013. Tuesday evening the City of Mansfield passed legislation to officially contract with the entity to manage its demolition program. The land bank aids in expediting […]
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“Pagliacci” performance puts audience on edge of seats
Mid-Ohio Opera, founded by home grown talent Joel Vega, debuted their first full-length performance at First United Methodist Church on Saturday evening. Pagliacci was performed as a concert, with Vega in the starring role. Gulimina Mahamuti accompanied the performers on the church’s grand piano. The rest of the performers were imported from across the country, […]
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Cocktail party connects Shawshank Redemption actors and fans
The Ohio State Reformatory is also known to the world as Shawshank Prison, the location where the popular film about hope is set. The historic structure was built in 1886, closed in 1990, and likely wouldn’t be standing today if not for the movie. Within a few years of it’s closing, “The Shawshank Redemption” had become a […]
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Shawshank superfans visit Mansfield
A movie doesn’t become the most popular film of all time without a loyal fanbase. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Shawshank Redemption has brought fans to Ohio from all over the globe to explore The Shawshank Trail, view the movie on the big screen at the Renaissance theater, get autographs from celebrities, and even attend […]
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Mansfield Schools enacts seating policy at Arlin Field
Effective Sept. 5, students from Malabar Intermediate School and Mansfield Middle School will be subject to a new seating policy at Arlin Field in Mansfield. Students will wear color-coded wristbands and have designated seating areas during football games this season. “These new procedures are designed for student safety and an improved game experience for all fans. They […]
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Ohio Green Party unveils 2014 platform, makes case for third party
The Ohio Green Party hosted an informal meeting at Relax, It’s Just Coffee on Saturday night. In this next election cycle they will be the only identified minority party on the ballot, a status made possible by a court ruling in 2010. This status is tenuous however, as the party must garner two percent of the […]
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Shelby breaks ground on new park and town square
City of Shelby officials and interested citizens gathered in Shelby Thursday for the groundbreaking of a new park and town square, Black Fork Commons. The project is an innovative solution to a 100-year-old flooding problem, and it has garnered some national recognition. FEMA featured the City of Shelby and the Black Fork Commons park concept […]
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Blueberry Festival opens to crowds
Lexington’s Blueberry Festival kicked off on Thursday night with music, food, and family fun. Lexington Community Park was filled with people enjoying the cool summer evening. Crowds flooded the midway and adjoining park. The festival opened with a musical performance by Juvenile Mindset, followed by Blue Moonshine, and a Local Guitar Stars jam session from […]
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Mansfield Police Department brings community together for block party
The Mansfield Police Department, collaborating with various nonprofits and government agencies, hosted a block party in North Lake Park Saturday afternoon with a mission to reach out to residents. The North End has experienced spikes in crime in recent years and the department wanted to explore different approaches to this concern utilizing a community policing […]
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Mansfield City Council honors retiree
Mansfield City Council returned from summer recess on Tuesday evening with a resolution honoring Todd Newberry upon his retirement from the Mansfield Division of Police. Council also attended to some routine financial matters during the meeting. Newberry retired with 23 years of service to the city. Appointed to the department in 1991 he was promoted […]