ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc., in partnership with the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program, will host a “Welcome to Medicare” event for Ohioans new to Medicare on Thursday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hawkins Corner, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario. This is a […]
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Rubies Women’s Group presents ‘scavenger hunt with a purpose’
MANSFIELD — Rubies Women’s Group, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to helping women out of human trafficking and addiction struggles, has rolled out a weeklong scavenger hunt in partnership with multiple local businesses. The scavenger hunt includes QR codes in the windows of 10 local businesses. Each QR code will include a fact about human trafficking […]
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Mansfield Richland County Minority Health Fair set for April 29
MANSFIELD — The Health Committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) #3190, along with many community partners is excited to host the 24th annual Minority Health Fair. The NAACP Health Committee’s objectives are: Minority Health Fair • Assesses the health needs of the community. • Advocates for equal access to […]
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Equitas Health social workers break barriers & advocate for others
Editor’s Note This article is brought to you by Equitas Health. Ask a social worker why they do what they do, and the answer likely will be, “I want to make a difference.” The social workers who serve as health advocates at Equitas Health Mansfield are no different. Each day, they work with people living […]
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Mansfield City Schools Board of Education sets special meeting Tuesday, March 28
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City Schools Board of Education will meet in special session, Tuesday, March 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pete Henry Gymnasium of Mansfield Senior High School. According to an email from the district Friday afternoon, “the purpose of the special board meeting is to take action regarding Student Dress Code/Campus Wear.” […]
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Mansfield’s First Congregational Church selects new senior minister
MANSFIELD – Bradley Bunn was named the new Senior Minister of The First Congregational Church, Mansfield, located at 640 Millsboro Road. “We are absolutely thrilled with the decision and looking forward to a bright future,” said Ellen Haring, Moderator at the church. Background Pastor Bunn, who joined the church in July 2021 as Associate Minister, […]
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Youth improv class to offer open mic night show April 20 at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Education Department announces that it will again present its Annual Improv Underground “Open Mic” night at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The performance will take place at the Renaissance Theatre’s black-box venue, Theatre 166, located at 166 Park Avenue West. A free theatre improvisation performance, the show is open to […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend packed with hands-on, up-close nature experiences April 28-30
MANSFIELD – After a two-year COVID-drive hiatus, visitors can once again immerse themselves in the rich nature and wildlife in north central Ohio as they experience osprey and other bird habitats, try their hand at fishing for trout, learn to navigate outdoors, investigate vernal pools and much more at Mohican Wildlife Weekend, April 28 to […]
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Plymouth man killed in head-on collision on U.S. 42 in Ashland County
ASHLAND COUNTY — A 53-year-old Plymouth man died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 42 in Ashland County. According to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 2:27 p.m. in Montgomery Township. Troopers said a 2011 Ford Explorer was northbound on U.S. 42 when it drove left […]
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The funniest musical of the decade: Something Rotten! will have audiences bellowing with laughter
Editor’s Note This article was submitted by the Renaissance Performing Arts. MANSFIELD — This Shakespearean set musical following the creation of the world’s first musical is set to take the Renaissance Stage with opening weekend March 4th and 5th and second weekend March 11th and 12th. When playwriting brothers, Nick and Nigel Bottom, are overshadowed […]