MANSFIELD — On Oct. 14, in the early morning around 7:30 a.m., Dominic Amesquita’s family received the call they had been waiting on for what felt like forever. “As always, seeing that number made my heart and mind jump, that maybe this was the call,” Sheryl Moran, the 16-year-old’s mother said. A day of anticipation […]
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Reindeer, carriage rides and cheer: Christmas Time in the City brings holiday magic downtown
MANSFIELD — The streets of Downtown Mansfield were booming with crowds Friday evening, but it wasn’t for the Queen of Hearts drawing. Christmas Time in the City transformed downtown Mansfield into a festive gathering place, drawing the community together for an evening of seasonal celebration. Mayor Jodie Perry expressed her thanks to the downtown Mansfield […]
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SparkJoy ABA hosts Dec. 13 sensory-friendly Santa visit designed for each child
ONTARIO — For many families, holiday traditions don’t require a second thought. For families of children with autism or special needs, they often do — and SparkJoy ABA wants to give them a place where their child feels understood. Families can join the SparkJoy ABA team at 2291-2293 Village Park Court on Saturday, Dec. 13 […]
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Lights, music, magic: Ontario welcomes the holiday season with annual tree lighting
ONTARIO — Ontario is dreaming of the kind of Christmas that Irving Berlin wrote about in 1942. During Miss Ontario Morgyn Beasley’s performance of Berlin’s holiday classic, White Christmas, at the city’s annual tree lighting, she paused mid-song and addressed the crowd. “For this next part, I want you all to join in and sing,” […]
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Ohio PROMISE helps child care providers open doors for children with special needs
MANSFIELD — When a child struggles to speak, it can cause them to grow restless and frustrated when they’re unable to communicate their needs. Situations like that are common in preschool settings, but at Madison Early Childhood Learning Center, staff are learning new strategies to help children express themselves. “We have posters up with sign […]
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Richland Gives watch party marks $739,860 in nonprofit support
MANSFIELD — The final hours of Richland Gives turned the Idea Works building into a buzzing hub of celebration Tuesday evening. Donors, non-profit leaders and community members cheered as the community raised $739,860 for 88 local organizations, from 1,994 donors. Richland Source hosted a watch party for the annual online giving event by The Richland […]
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Holiday magic returns: The 39th annual Christmas Classic brings community together
MANSFIELD — One of St. Peter’s most cherished holiday traditions returns on Sunday, Dec. 7, when the 39th annual Christmas Classic fills the halls with music, baked goods and festive family activities. Free and open to the public, the event runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s High School, 104 West First Street. […]
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Blessing Closet brings clothing, resources & compassion to local families
SHELBY — A moment of personal struggle sparked an idea, which is now becoming a Taylortown Community Church heartfelt ministry. Located at 2656 Taylortown Road, The Blessing Closet offers free clothing, food and other resources to residents in need. The grand opening is set for Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. How The […]
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Shelby apartments on Mansfield Avenue change ownership for $2.4 million
SHELBY — Soggy Dollar Properties has purchased two Mansfield Avenue apartment buildings — 148 and 123 Mansfield Avenue. Glecca Realty Company sold them for $2,425,000, according to the Richland County Recorder’s Office. The properties, once owned by Gene Cornell, sit near the former Cornell’s IGA at 140 Mansfield Avenue, which still stands vacant on the […]
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Fizz.48 partner with Rubies Women’s Group for “Fizz with a Purpose”
MANSFIELD — Fizz.48 is teaming with Rubies Women’s Group for a new community initiative called “Fizz with a Purpose.” The partnership will feature a special “Ruby drink” available Dec. 2 to 13 at Fizz.48. For every Ruby drink sold, $1 will be donated to Rubies Women’s Group, Executive Director Candace Watson-Cole said. “Business with a […]