MANSFIELD — It’s OK to be clueless. “We have to feel at least a little stupid to learn something,” said Artie Isaac, keynote speaker at the Richland Young Professionals’ annual celebration Tuesday night. Isaac spoke about mentorship — more specifically what he’s learned about mentorship through his own mentors – before RYP presented 2017 graduates […]
Tracy Geibel, Staff Reporter
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New HGTV show features Mansfield Brick & Supply on May 6
MANSFIELD — One of HGTV’s latest home renovation shows features a Mansfield business. Home and Garden TV’s new series “Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation,” will air an episode that included Mansfield Brick & Supply, 320 North Diamond St., Saturday, May 6 at 9 p.m. The series, which premiered Saturday, April 15, features families who purchase lakeside […]
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Christian entertainer Tim Hawkins coming to Mansfield Nov. 19
MANSFIELD — Crossroads Community Church is bringing one of the nation’s most popular Christian entertainers to Mansfield this November. Comedian and singer Tim Hawkins will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 at the church, 1188 Park Avenue West, with fellow comedian, John Branyon as the opening act. Lori Biddle, director of Crossroads’ creative arts, […]
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No new taxes on 4 Richland County school district levies
Four local school districts are counting on their communities to say, “Yes” to renewal levies that all emphasize will not mean new taxes. Renewal levies will be on the ballot for residents in Ontario, Mansfield City, Madison and Plymouth-Shiloh. “It’s not new money. It won’t increase your taxes,” said Randy Harvey, treasurer for the board […]
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Ohio State Reformatory plans to expand gift shop
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State Reformatory, 100 Reformatory Rd. plans to move and expand its museum store to make room for more merchandise. The store will remain in the East side of the building, making a short move across the hallway, where event and social media coordinator Dan Smith says it will have room to […]
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Children Services hosts marathon event to raise awareness for child abuse
MANSFIELD — For the next 24 hours someone will be at the Mansfield YMCA swimming, biking or running. Richland County Children Services began its annual 24-hour Swim/Bike/Run at the Mansfield Area YMCA on Friday at 4 p.m. The event aims to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. It will continue until Saturday, April 22 […]
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RIDGE project looking to build workforce in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Joseph Jakubowski believes character is the key to a successful career. “Our foundational belief is that you can’t keep a job unless you have the right character,” Jakubowski said. Jakubowski is the director at the RIDGE Project, based in McClure, Ohio. The RIDGE Project is a Christian, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering generational […]
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Downtown Mansfield restaurant catches fire
MANSFIELD – The roof of Kruzins Coffee Shop and Restaurant, located at 82 Park Ave West, caught fire just before noon on Friday. Assistant chief Mark Sieving, of the Mansfield Fire Department, said the blaze originated in the kitchen, possibly from some equipment, but spread, catching the roof on fire. Sieving said there was substantial […]
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Shawshank wood to be used for bottle openers and more
LUCAS — Although the historic Shawshank oak tree no longer stands, people can keep a piece of it in the form of a bottle opener — or perhaps other products — soon. On Tuesday, April 18, the Shawshank Oak Tree LTD. and Natural Wood Mirrors signed a contract regarding the white oak that was made […]
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Students stay local with internships, NCSC and OSU look for employer partners
MANSFIELD — The Internship program coordinator for OSU and NC State says every internship experience is a good experience for college students. In addition, if students intern locally, they might just stay locally. “A lot will stay on,” Tracy Bond, internship coordinator for Tracy Bond, internship program coordinator for OSU and NC State said. “Employers […]