MANSFIELD, Ohio – Johnny’s Mattress and Furniture Superstore in Mansfield held the ‘Great Sleep-Out against Domestic Violence’ over Labor Day weekend to help fight domestic violence. The sleep-out reached its finale Monday when the last participant “tapped out,” Owner John Matthes said. The winner was Edith Gilliland, representing Richland County Children Services. She fell asleep […]
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Iran nuclear deal opposed by former ambassador Bolton and Rep. Tiberi
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Wednesday, the day President Barack Obama garnered enough support in Congress to be able to bypass bipartisan opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, a town hall meeting discussing the Iran nuclear deal was held in Mansfield. U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) held the meeting, in conjunction with the Ashbrook Center, that featured […]
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Auction at Galion’s Howard House reveals treasures
GALION, Ohio – Boston Street saw quite a bit more traffic than usual on Saturday as buyers arrived for the auction at The Howard House. The personal property sold well, but the historic home still awaits a new owner. The house is not only listed on the National Register of Historic places, the restoration and […]
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Buckeye Garden Club shares friendship and flowers for 75 years
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Luminarias lined the path to a secret garden, and that was the theme, The Secret Garden, Friday evening as the Buckeye Garden Club celebrated their 75th anniversary. The luminarias led guests to Kay Hostetler’s back yard where mini lights illuminated trees and foliage; and tea candles hung from branches or glowed inside […]
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Ohio Senior Golf Association awards 2015 trophy
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Westbrook Country Club recently hosted the 87th Ohio Seniors Golf Association 2015 Championship. Touted as the most historic senior golf tournament in Ohio, the champion is presented with the Ritter Trophy. According to the OSGA, George W. Ritter was an avid golfer and a long-time member of the Ohio Seniors Golf […]
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“Each One, Reach One” Rally draws hundreds to downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio –“This is about our children and making a better life for our kids,” Rev. Derek Williams said as the “Each One Reach One” Rally prepared to step off in downtown Mansfield Saturday. Rhonda Sylvester, also known as DJ Flip, provided music and made announcements. She estimated that over 700 people attended the rally. […]
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Galion’s Howard House goes to auction, passes along history
GALION, Ohio — One of Galion’s historic homes will be sold at auction later this month. Not only is it on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of the best maintained historic homes in central Ohio. The house, locally known as the “Howard House,” 230 S. Boston St., Galion, has had only […]
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Fabric and sentiment stitch together show in Butler
BUTLER, Ohio – “Friendships are sewn—one stitch at a time,” reads an adage for quilters. That saying was visually laid out this week during Butler’s Community Fest at Three Crosses United Methodist Fellowship where the Three Crosses Quilt Guild displayed their craft. “There’s more to quilting than bedding,” Joan Harter said, “You’ve got pictures, clothing, mementos. […]
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Neos Dance Theatre’ ‘Ballet @ the Brickyard’ brings art live to downtown
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Neos Dance Theatre’s 2nd Annual “Ballet @ the Brickyard” was an outpouring of the arts in downtown Mansfield Saturday night. “Last weekend Mid-Ohio Opera performed right down the street and I heard nothing but rave reviews,” Bobby Wesner, Neos’ artistic director and co-founder, said. “So bravo to them. Tonight “Mary Poppins” is premiering […]
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“Hope #MendMansfield” message impacts community events
MANSFIELD, Ohio — An African proverb is attributed with the saying that “It takes a village to raise a child.” Locally, it might be said it takes a community to heal a city. The Mend Mansfield Coalition is working on both: drawing the community together and making a difference to end violence and generally make […]