MANSFIELD – Each May, a group of students, families, and faculty gather to sit inside Kingwood Center Gardens, the room often filled with the sounds of applause, tears, and stories that most people will never hear. For the 59th year, Rotary Club of Mansfield member Brigadier “Bill” McGowan’s Courage Awards are back to honor 9 […]
Maggie Allred
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Eichinger among 10 honored with David Brady Award
MANSFIELD — David Eichinger of Mansfield, Ohio was selected as one of 10 recipients of the Merrill Lynch David Brady Award, selected from 120 nominees across a firm of roughly 50,000 employees. It is one of the most meaningful honors the firm bestows. “This award celebrates Merrill teammates who exemplify integrity, client commitment and leadership […]
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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 […]
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What would it take for you to live downtown?
“When will more apartments be available downtown?” That is the question Mansfield Rising hears more than any other. The citizen-led group helping guide improvements in Downtown Mansfield wants to hear directly from the community. The Source and other partners are helping them spread the word. Mansfield Rising has launched a short, anonymous survey to better […]
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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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Come home to the Renaissance for the holidays
The holiday season is built on small generational rituals, whether it be a Christmas tree in your living room, lighting the kinara for Kwanzaa, gathering around the Advent candles, or even just watching It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) all day long on the 25th. For the Albert family, stepping inside the Renaissance Theatre is the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]