MANSFIELD — Musician Ken Colvin stepped into the music scene in the 1960s. Visiting music stores, purchasing equipment and electronics, as well as discovering new technology, has always been a part of his life. Today, with fewer music stores around, Colvin often struggles buying new equipment for his homemade studio. In a smaller city like […]
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Mansfield Art Center to finish construction in October; glassblowing classes now offered
The Mansfield Art Center turns 70 years old in 2021. As that anniversary nears, art students and appreciators of the arts can expect to see some splendid changes to the art center both inside and out. In 2019, over $2.8 million was raised during the Mansfield Art Rising Capital Campaign, effectively exceeding the original goal. […]
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Crawford Job & Family Services Youth Program gives opportunities for success
Alaina and Molly Sardina, two sisters from Galion, did not receive their high school diplomas. In fact, none of their family members did. Instead, the sisters ended up becoming early/young mothers, working in factories and realizing how fast they would need to grow up. At 18 years old, Alaina sought out her degree to change […]
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Cypress High School to open in the fall; offers flexible schedules for students
With traditional classroom settings being so large, for some students that can hinder their education. Not having that one on one attention could cause grades to suffer and their attention to dwindle. “We are a school that wants to be able to help students who are not succeeding within the traditional school model,” said Danielle […]
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Richland Blueprint rebrands as RB Print Shop
After 85 years in business, Richland Blueprint has a new name! Through many discussions over the past year, the printing company will now move forward as RB Print Shop. “We thought, a lot of people know us because the business has been around since 1935, but they don’t know all that we do,” said general […]
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Madison Adult Career Center honors 2020 graduates
MANSFIELD — Madison Adult Career Center held its graduation on June 12, giving students who completed career development programs during the 2019-20 school year a good note to leave on despite times of social distancing. Adults ranging in ages graduated from Madison Adult Career Center programs including Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Medical & Legal […]
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Ashland Symphony Orchestra gives its musicians hope during COVID-19
ASHLAND — Stephen Domka, a violinist for the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, runs on a strict, dedicated schedule. On a typical day, he teaches orchestra full-time at Lexington City Schools from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that he handles private lessons from 3 to 6 p.m. He spends the rest of his night practicing or […]
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Stoodt’s prepares for comeback this summer after closing in January
Take Survey Take the Stoodt’s Grocery Store Survey and be entered to win a $50 store gift card. Survey feedback will inform the long-term decisions of store managers. For as long as Steve Leedy’s been alive, Stoodt’s Market was a prominent entity in his life. He can recall a lot of his favorite childhood memories taking place […]
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Mansfield woman thankful for Catalyst Life Services; remains 25 years sober
Gail Taylor, 63, struggled throughout her life as a rape survivor and a victim of abuse from several people in her life. After 25 years of sobriety, she’s surprised, yet very grateful, that she’s still alive. Diving head first into drugs and alcohol to soothe it, her pain only festered into anger which led to […]