Linda Ann Robertson, 65, of Mansfield passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 2, 2013 at MedCentral Mansfield. Born October 5, 1947 in Mansfield, she was the daughter of William and Eva (Vangeloff) Kimble. A graduate of Western University in Arizona, Linda retired from Richland Bank, working […]
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John “Jack” P. Kennedy
John “Jack” P. Kennedy, 90, of Mansfield, died Saturday, August 3, 2013 at his home. Born July 2, 1923 in McDonald, PA, he was the son of John P. and Esther (Steele) Kennedy, Sr. A World War II veteran with the U.S. Army, Jack was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor […]
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The show must go on at the Renaissance
Once upon a time there was a majestic theater, the main attraction for entertainment in Mid-Ohio: The Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. A place where age-old tales came to life, where dreams became realities. This old iconic building still lives on today and the show goes on. Last night marked the second matinée of the Les […]
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Academy to hold 2nd Annual Touch-A-Truck Day
Richland Academy and Richland Carrousel Park proudly present the 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m.-2 .m. This event will bring children up close to many of the trucks that they see in action on the streets and construction sites around town. There will be a SWAT truck, Shriners Pick-M-Up trucks, […]
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MedCentral and Third Street discuss fall seasonal foods
MedCenral Health SystemsThird Street Family Health Systems MedCentral Health System and Third Street Family Health Services have teamed up to provide a free educational class on “Fall Seasonal Foods” on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. The diabetic education classes are held at the Third Street Family Health Services, Barbara Pore Board Room, www.medcentral.org/, on […]
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Flooded Bellville ballfields look to bounce back
July’s heavy rains and flooding left in its wake clean up and repairs affecting several properties in Bellville. One of those places was the Clear Fork Youth League ball fields located on Hines Avenue. The community and youth league supporters came together, teamed up and knocked the clean up out of the ball park. “We […]
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Hale’s holds 28th annual bike show
The streets of Mansfield were filled with the roaring sound of motorcycles this weekend as bikers both near and far drove their Harley-Davidson’s to the 28th annual Hale’s Harley-Davidson Bike Show. Over 1,000 people attended the Saturday event at Hale’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealership in Mansfield. Jim Fagan was among those who participated in the bike […]
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Plymouth Parade
VFW Firemen of the festival Shelby Twirlers Plymouth Lions Club train Bel Air Cruisin in the parade Spooky fun Mansfield Shriners hosted a fundraiser Saturday in Ontario. This file photo is from a Shriner’s summer event, quite the contrast to Saturday’s weather. Wheeling around Boy Scouts Classic firefighting On parade Plymouth Fire Department Marching Big Red […]
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Local painter finds ‘freshness and ease’ with watercolors
Mary Haley-Rocks has always been an artist. Some of her earliest memories are associated with her love of drawing. “Growing up in Kansas, we obviously didn’t have television. My mother gave me and my four siblings pencils and crayons and we would draw.” It wasn’t until years later that she was introduced to painting, and […]
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Family Fun out on the Farm
Malabar Farm served as a hotspot for family fun this weekend as it hosted its annual Farm Fun Day Festival. The line-up was filled with events tailored to the scenic location of Malabar Farm. Children enjoyed games like the lasso toss and sack races, along with the fishing derby. Volunteer Sierra Marth facilitated some of […]