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Romance at the Renaissance: a love story 14 years in the making

In 2011, Melanie Vero introduced her not-yet husband, Tony, to the Renaissance Theatre. He’d lived in Mansfield but had never been inside. She had season tickets and a hunch they might enjoy an evening together.  “It was literally on Valentine’s Day,” Melanie said. “There was an event called Romance at the Ren with dinner. At […]

First Congregational’s “big-tent” approach to spiritual life

After years of service in the United Methodist Church throughout Georgia and Michigan, Pastor Brad Bunn found that the congregational church’s collaborative traditions and approach to church life was a perfect fit for his own spiritual journey.  Bunn grew up in Georgia around the Fort Benning area, where he learned about spirituality through his grandfather, […]

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2+2 = $0 tuition: CollegeNow to a Bachelor’s Degree with Tuition Freedom at NCSC

At just 19 years old, Caleb DeVore is on track to earn his bachelor of applied science in mechanical engineering technology (BASMET) degree from North Central State College, completely debt-free. DeVore’s path began in his junior year of high school, when he enrolled in  the CollegeNow program at NC State, which allowed him to begin college-level […]

Keeping the harmony: Eachus leads FCC’s Artist Series forward

Music is more at First Congregational Church. It’s a form of worship, a welcome and, under the direction of Choir Director Dirk Eachus, a continuing legacy that connects the congregation to its community. Eachus and his family were trying to find their spiritual home when FCC came into their life. Thanks to connections from his […]

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Beyond ‘Welcome’ – orientation helps students start with success

The first day on a college campus can feel overwhelming, but at Ohio State University-Mansfield, orientation is designed to ease uncertainty and create connection — ensuring students feel like they belong before their first class even begins. From the start, staff and faculty make it clear: the word “welcome” isn’t just a formality. It’s a […]

RSAA: Mansfield’s creative and personalized alternative to traditional schooling

Throughout the school year, on Park Avenue West, staff at the Richland School of Academic Arts are fostering lifelong learners. Through arts-integrated, project-based learning, students don’t just take tests or get stuck in an endless cycle of homework. RSAA blends Ohio’s academic standards in language arts, math, science, and social studies with embedded instruction in […]

$41,000 raised at 5k for 33 Forever’s new mental health facility

Community members, mental health organizations and supporters gathered at Richland Carrousel Park to share resources and raise funds for the nonprofit organization 33 Forever through its fifth annual 5K walk. For attendees, the day was more than a fundraiser — it was deeply personal. Representatives from more than a dozen mental health organizations were on […]

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