Every movie production requires a whole team of people to make the dream come to life. From the writer to the director to the actors to the crew, each person plays a role in the success or failure of the movie. When it comes to “The Shawshank Redemption,” that team of people included hundreds of […]
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‘Last Comic Standing’ finalist to appear as part of TSIA comedy show
He may not be the “Last Comic Standing,” but comedian Rocky LaPorte feels very lucky to be doing what he loves, and being pretty successful at it. “I never thought I would be doing this for a living,” LaPorte said. “It’s kind of crazy.” LaPorte, who made it to the top 5 on the NBC […]
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Ribbon cutting marks grand opening celebration of Phoenix Brewing Company
The Phoenix Brewing Company celebrated its grand opening with a historic ribbon-cutting Thursday evening outside its North Diamond street location. Although the business has been open a little more than three months, the company has a weekend full of special events planned to commemorate their official grand opening. Bob Schroer, great-great-grandson of Charles Schroer who […]
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Bicycles have long, storied history in Shelby
In the 1930s and 1940s, many celebrities were not only fond of pedaling around town on two wheels, they were even paid for it; and bicycles were often used in popular movies. There’s even a book about the subject. And one of the bicycle brands chosen by some stars of the day was the Shelby […]
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Music, barbecue combine at annual Rock-n-Ribs
Every July, the campus of North Central State College comes alive with the sound of music and the smell of barbecue sauce. That tradition will continue this week during the 29th annual Rock-n-Ribs. The three-day event that kicks off on Thursday attracts thousands of area residents with its combination of local and national music acts […]
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CVB sponsors first Shawshank Trail Treasure Map contest
The treasure might not be quite as large as the wad of cash Andy Dufresne left for Red in “The Shawshank Redemption,” but there are some fun prizes awaiting one lucky winner in the first Shawshank Trail Treasure Map contest, sponsored by the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau. According to Jodie Snavely, Group Tour/Media […]
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Crestview Schools honor 7 retiring employees
Crestview Local Schools Board of Education honored seven retiring district employees during a special recognition ceremony Monday evening at Crestview Middle School. Retirees Janice Clancy, Peggy Elchert, Carl Metzger, Dianne Parker, Judi Roman, Patti Hill and Larry Vipperman each were presented a plaque by Board President Bill Bolin in honor of their years of dedicated […]
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Railroad historian tells tales of Ohio’s depots for National Train Day
GALION – Punctuated by the whistle blow from a passing train, train historian Mark J. Camp spoke at First Lutheran Church in Galion Sunday in celebration of National Train Day. Camp, a National Director of the Railroad Station Historical Society, shared stories and historical photos of a variety of train depots from around Ohio, but […]