MANSFIELD — The sound of humming needles filled the second floor of the historic Ohio State Reformatory this weekend as Inkcarceration returned to Mansfield for the seventh edition of the festival. More than 40 tattoo companies were invited to take part this year, headlined by artist Paul Booth. Booth, also known as the “dark lord […]
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Van Harlingens roll at 87th North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The 87th annual North Central Ohio Soap Box Derby took place on Saturday. But this year’s race came with a twist. Since 1993, the derby has been on North Main Street in downtown Mansfield. However with the current construction, a new venue was needed to host the derby. After some challenges, the Trimble […]
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Temporary power outage can’t slow Miss Ohio’s teen pageant
MANSFIELD — The annual Miss Ohio Pageant kicked off at the Renaissance Theatre on Wednesday evening. Eighteen contestants took the stage with hopes of becoming the next Miss Ohio Teen. Each contestant displayed fitness, showcased a 90-second talent, engaged in a 30-second interview, and finally presented their gowns. All was going well until Contestant #18, […]
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Juneteenth parade, festival reigns over Mansfield with annual celebration
MANSFIELD — Juneteenth was officially made a national holiday in 2021. This legislation designated June 19 as a federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in Texas. On Saturday, it was celebrated in Mansfield with a parade and a variety of events. Check out the photo gallery below from the downtown event.
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Madison Adult Career Center graduates 123 in Class of 2025
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Middle School was packed on Friday night for the Madison Adult Career Center graduation ceremony. This year’s class had 123 graduates across 12 career development and certificate programs. Joe Curatti gave the faculty address, and Trina Brown and Kyla Crawford followed with a student address. Then the moment the students had […]
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North End Farmers Market begins 7th year of operation
MANSFIELD — The North End Farmer’s Market kicked off Thursday evening at the NECIC Urban Farm. This year marks the seventh year the market has taken place on Bowman Street, but it has been a crucial part of the North End community for well over a decade. “Being able to have a market within walking […]
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French artist Andre Miripolsky’s brings painted skateboards show to Mansfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally misidentified the location of this event. It was at Hudson and Essex. MANSFIELD — International artist Andre Miripolsky was born in Paris, but his reputation is worldwide. On Thursday afternoon, he brought his unique talent to downtown Mansfield to unveil his newest collection at Hudson & Essex. Urban Ocean: Sharks […]
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Live music fans revel in Final Friday, Hip Hop Heroes events in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Downtown Mansfield was the place to be on Friday night, and Richland Source deployed a pair of photographers to capture the action. First it was the initial Final Friday of the season at the Brickyard. Later, crowds moved toward the 327 Park Avenue West venue at The Mothership for the Bigger, Better & […]
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2nd annual Peace on My Block party draws crowd to summer fun at Arlin Field
MANSFIELD — Peace on My Block returned to Arlin Field for the second straight year and once again did not disappoint. Members from every corner of Mansfield came together to help promote safety and peace in the community. The Peace on My Block initiative works to create a sense of city-wide responsibility through connections, involvement and […]
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Dare to Dream: Community assesses needs and studies priorities
MANSFIELD — Community improvement and morale has been a topic of discussion for many years throughout the city of Mansfield. On Thursday night, members of the community gathered at the Mary McLeod- Bethune Community Center to discuss these concerns in an event called Dare to Dream. In the past, there have been numerous programs across […]