It’s not every day that you pick up a national magazine and see a local business on the cover. But for Mechanics Bank, this was both a reality and an honor as they were recently featured on the cover and inside article of Independent Banker, a national industry publication. Recognized for their consumer and mortgage […]
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MRCPL adds new benefits of owning a library card
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, and to celebrate, the Mansfield Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) has added several new perks of owning a library card. Most of these added benefits are non-traditional, meaning the library is so much more than checking out books and movies. Now available for checkout with a card are […]
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The Shelby Foundation hosts annual gala to raise funds for community enhancements
The Shelby Foundation is hosting its annual gala, An Evening with the Shelby Foundation: For a Brighter Tomorrow on Saturday, September 21 to raise funds for upcoming community enrichment projects. The Shelby Foundation is a nonprofit organization that strives to build and give back to the community through various projects focusing on community enhancement. This […]
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Henry Screen Printing owners encourage others to make their dreams a reality
Henry Screen Printing is a new business in the downtown area, opening earlier this year in January of 2019. But business partners and couple Jake Henry and Jillian Caudill are quickly turning what was only recently a dream into a successful reality. Jake Henry began to realize his passion for screen printing in 2015. He […]
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The Starfish Project of Richland County raises awareness for those recovering from addiction
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31, and the Starfish Project of Richland County will be hosting an event in order to raise awareness in Mansfield. The Starfish Project of Richland County was started by Valarie Rust and her husband, Stan Rust, in 2012 because of their personal connection to addiction. Their youngest son Jesse […]
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The Shawshank Oak Tree, Ltd., offers fans their own piece of Shawshank
The 25th anniversary of “The Shawshank Redemption” is rapidly approaching this weekend. What better way to commemorate the anniversary of a cinematic classic and important world-renowned local site than being able to own a piece of the world-famous tree yourself? When the historic tree was first wind sheared in 2011 with a subsequent shear in […]
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Catalyst to open first Richland County detox center, second residential treatment facility this fall
The Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board selected Catalyst Life Services to be the service provider for two new facilities this fall: a withdrawal management detox facility and a second New Beginnings residential alcohol and drug treatment facility. The addition of a second New Beginnings treatment facility will allow gender-specific housing and separate […]
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Fresh produce from the Market at Pickwick Place allows Jones family to make new memories
As a mother, Erin Jones is always searching for ways to feed her family healthy meals for a reasonable price. As a small business owner, she’s always looking for ways to support other local businesses. For Jones and her family, The Market at Pickwick Place is the perfect marriage of the two. The Pickwick Place […]
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MRCPL’s summer reading program helps children avoid ‘summer slip’ and have fun doing it
Need to keep the kids busy this summer? Don’t want them to fall behind in school next fall? The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s (MRCPL) summer reading program is the perfect way to do both at the same time. Julie Sapp, a first grade student at Mansfield Springmill STEM Elementary, and Fenton Cobb, a kindergartner at […]