MANSFIELD — The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District, with assistance from Gorman Nature Center and the Village of Lexington, planted a Redbud tree on Nov. 15 at Gorman Nature Center in honor of Mark Meinzer, 2019 Volunteer of the Year. The tree was planted in recognition of Meinzer’s contributions to the local SWCD. Meinzer […]
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Lincoln Theatre in Columbus to launch ‘Club Lincoln’ in 2020
COLUMBUS — Originally known as the Ogden Theatre and Ballroom, the Lincoln Theatre opened on Thanksgiving Day 1929. For four decades, the surrounding King-Lincoln District was an affluent and vibrant African-American community that frequented the Lincoln for performances from such jazz legends as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Miles Davis, Etta James, and Columbus native Nancy […]
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Section of West Fifth Street in Mansfield closed for water main repairs
MANSFIELD — West Fifth Street from Willow Street and North Benton Street is closed due to water main reports, the City of Mansfield reported Thursday morning. The road is expected to be re-opened by the end of the workday Wednesday, barring any unanticipated problems. Construction signs are posted at the work site. Traffic is advised […]
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Mansfield Art Center opens 50th annual holiday fair this weekend
MANSFIELD — Everything will be decked in gold this year to celebrate the 50th time the Mansfield Art Center has brought artisans and unique gifts together for the annual Holiday Fair. The 50th anniversary will be the theme this year. Starting with the traditional preview party on Friday, Nov. 22, the Fair will run Nov. […]
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Ohio woman sentenced to 15 years for plotting 2 terrorist attacks
TOLEDO — Elizabeth Lecron, 24, was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years of incarceration and lifetime supervision for her involvement in planning two terrorist attacks, including an attack at a local Toledo bar. During the sentencing hearing, Judge James G. Carr called Lecron’s actions “monstrous.” Her co-defendant and live-in boyfriend, Vincent Armstrong, has pleaded guilty for […]
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Richland Area Chamber expands on Small Business Saturday prize program
MANSFIELD – The Richland County area business groups will be again be participating in the Small Business Saturday program. The event highlights locally-owned small businesses in the area and will feature the opportunity for shoppers to win prizes for supporting small businesses. For 2019, the event will kick off on Monday, Nov. 25 and will […]
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Rinehardt Law Firm’s to offer 125 turkey dinners ThanksGIVEaway set for Nov. 22
MANSFIELD — For the third year, Rinehardt Law is putting turkeys on tables for those families in our community who are facing adversity or hardship and need a helping hand. Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table, share a special meal, and give thanks. Rinehardt Law said it wants every family in our […]
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Madison’s Stankovich named Northwest Regional Officer for Skills USA
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison student Clayton Stankovich was selected a Northwest Regional Officer during the annual Fall Conference for Skills USA at the Convention Center on Nov. 15. Stankovich is a junior at Madison Comprehensive high school and he is currently enrolled in the Electricity program, where he is continues to enjoy academic and career […]
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Wicked tickets go on sale Dec. 1 for spring shows in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Wicked, Columbus’ most popular musical, will return to the Ohio Theatre April 22 to May 17. Tickets for the return engagement go on sale at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. Performances for the four-week engagement are as follows: Wednesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, April […]
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Ohio woman receives multiple life sentences in murders of 3 infant sons
BELLEFONTAINE — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Logan County Prosecutor Eric Stewart today announced the sentencing of a Bellefontaine woman who murdered her three infant sons. Brittany Pilkington, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and one count of involuntary manslaughter for causing the deaths of her three sons – Niall, Gavin and […]