Peng Chen, Staff Reporter
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Mansfield Black community hopes to grow Juneteenth celebration
MANSFIELD ─ Dionne Goodwin said the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday was only the beginning of bringing the major celebration back to the area. The owner and CEO of True Ballah Records hosted the event at John Todd Park with Darrell Smith of Smitty’s & Co and Cleve Gordan of Shirley A. Foundation. People came out […]
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Richland Carrousel Park gearing up for its 30th year
MANSFIELD ─ Sharon Bishop has been trying to send out a clear message: the Richland Carrousel Park is open. The Carrousel’s director said there is a rumor recently about the organization is closed due to a financial crisis, which is incorrect and potentially harmful for the business. It was The Carousel Works, Inc., which made […]
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Concert in the Park kicks off June 17 in Ontario
ONTARIO ─ For those looking for weekday fun, Marshall Park has an option available on Thursdays. The annual Concert in the Park series will start on June 17 and keep going until late September, according to Ontario Youth Sports, which organizes the events. The first concert featuring the band Six Miles to Nellie was moved […]
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New Crestline shop features Ohio homemade products
CRESTLINE ─ A monthly “market” featuring homemade items from Ohio artisans has been created in the village’s center. Local Tracks, located at 228 North Seltzer St. in Crestline, opened its door to the community at the end of April. Co-owner Rachel Masters said the shop will remain open one or two full weekends from Thursday […]
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Springfield Twp. trustees considering internal investigation to address fire department issues
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP ─ Internal turmoil at the Springfield Township Fire Department has prompted township trustees to consider launching an investigation. Chairman Trustee Paul Gleisinger made the announcement at the end of a trustees’ meeting on Monday evening. He said the board will be looking into an outside source to do an internal investigation at the […]
