Listen for the “Super hero” theme music this season from Plymouth’s Big Red marching band. The jazziness of “Spiderman” will also be played at some of the upcoming events in Shiloh and Plymouth this summer. At the Shiloh Ox Roast, the marching band paraded through the festivities. They also perform at the Plymouth Fireman’s and […]
Luke Beekman, Staff Reporter
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Curb appealing ideas
According to Barb Murray, Executive Officer of the Mansfield Association of REALTORS®, a few hours of exterior home and yard work can add thousands to your home’s value. How much value can neighborhood curb appeal add? Having nice landscaping adds $1,777 in home value when you’re selling your home, according to data collected in a […]
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Downtown Mansfield gives a hoot
Something to look for in Downtown: Twenty-four businesses in Mansfield including the Renaissance have an owl nesting nearby. “I wanted something Mansfield could call its own,” said Llalan Fowler, bookstore manager and community collaborator at Main Street Books. She gives a hoot about local involvement. Some may remember the “Where’s Waldo” hunt, his discernible red […]
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Richland Source facilitates pARTicipation art talk
Jay Allred, the publisher of Richland Source, facilitated a conversation this past Friday among individuals in Richland County’s art community during pARTticipation, a series of discussion groups sponsored by the art and culture sector of RCDG. Allred’s talk centered on the question of how best to promote and foster growth in Mansfield’s creative scene. “I’m […]
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Madison Rams muscle up
Madison football coach and Dean of Students Sean Conway selected three seniors to preview their team’s upcoming season. Conway said one of this team’s greatest strengths is character. Zach Davis, outside linebacker and tight end, is one of those three “Looking forward to getting the senior year started. I’m looking forward to playing all the […]
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Lexington Scouts keep up with the times
“We live in such a society as instant gratification,” said Jenny Dover, a Boy Scout committee member. “And this is about teaching long-term commitments.” Boy Scout Troop 152 has had a long tradition in Lexington. Over 100 Eagle Scouts have come through the troop. They have managed to keep involvement strong and continue to make […]
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Food for thought at the Madison school board
Madison’s school lunches have been awarded a rating of excellent. The report from the Director of Food Services, Diane Coleman, served food for thought on the topic of school lunch trends during the Board of Education meeting last week. Food administrator Diane Coleman stated, “This has been my most challenging year, out of 21 years […]
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Concert series brings downtown to life
The Final Friday Concert Series began Friday evening with Cody Nicolas and an enthusiastic crowd and continued through the golden hours with band Eye, and Atomic Lounge into the night at the Brickyard. The Carrousel District was alive with free music and food with Dave’s Hotdogs and Polish dogs. The diversity of the crowd went […]
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Vertical Garden designer Dale Larson
“My motto: change the world one garden at a time.” said Dale Larson. Dale Larson started a cooperative devoted to building patent-pending Vertical Cascade Gardens. The Knox County man utilizes fabrics and construction materials made in Ohio. “We have twenty Co-op members that manufacture all the pieces and parts of the operation,” he stated. “I […]
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Madison field to receive artificial turf
Jayson Stone and Joe Klupp pulled together a sizable project for Madison athletics: Renovation of the stadium, with new track resurfacing and artificial turf. The two men also helped raise 90 percent of the funds within six months. Wednesday evening, the Madison board of education passed the motion to approve the project. “This goes way […]