MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Tim Theaker will perform an official ribbon cutting for Idea Works, the co-working and event space on 40 W 4th St, Wednesday, December 6 at Noon. Local residents are encouraged to attend the event, but it’s mobile entrepreneurs and start-up businesses that Idea Works really […]
Zac Hiser
Head of Newsroom Product at Richland Source. Lifelong Cleveland sports fan who also enjoys marketing, history, camping, comedy, local music & living in Mansfield with my wonderful family.
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Shop Small: Tara’s Floral Expressions & The Chill – Downtown Ice Cream Parlor
Tara Beaire opened her flower shop in October 1999 in the West Park Shopping Center in Mansfield. With a formal education in horticulture at Pioneer Career and Technology Center, and an Associate Degree in floral design from Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, Beaire was well-equipped to start her own floral business. When it came […]
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Shop Small: Element of Art
Element of Art, located on 96 N Main St in downtown Mansfield, is a non-profit art gallery that showcases the talents and offerings of professional artists living with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a local business or non-profit to spend your money on over the holiday season, Element of Art is a great choice. […]
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Shop Small: Kingwood Center Gardens
When it comes to supporting local businesses over the holiday season, most people automatically think of retail. But Kingwood Center Gardens, a 201c(3), not-for-profit historical estate and botanical garden, has plenty to offer during the month of December. As many people in the area already know, Kingwood features 47 acres of pristine beauty and is […]
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Music video depicts ‘Struggles’ of opioid addiction
MANSFIELD — Frank Medley and the crew of 419 Productions were tired of seeing the sad stories as an outcome of heroin abuse in Richland County. “I’m a tow-truck driver, and I get calls from law enforcement regularly,” said David Kirst, founder of the Mansfield-based film production company. “Every time someone (overdoses) they call me […]
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Boo Lee Crosser to perform at Idea Works Nov. 30
. . MANSFIELD — Bowling Green-based musician, Boo Lee Corsser has had an epiphany. Aside from performing most often in the Toledo-area, he has had shows in Indiana, Michigan, Cincinnati and Cleveland. “Cleveland is like a second home. I love playing there, if I had to choose a music-scene outside of Bowling Green and Toledo, […]
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Big plays propel Hillsdale over Seneca East
ATTICA — The Hillsdale Falcons made two big plays in the first 10 seconds Friday night to spur a 28-7 Division VI, Region 22 playoff win at Seneca East. The Falcons (8-3) recovered an onside kick to start the game. On the first play from scrimmage, quarterback Trey Williams connected with Trace Stiltner for a 50-yard […]
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Mansfield musician returns home from 2 international shows
. . MANSFIELD — It’s been an unforgettable few weeks for Mansfield’s Robert Baker. Baker, known for his YouTube channel guitar lessons, flew home recently from Shanghai. “It’s weird, I’m used to it being 11 p.m. right now. I just woke up from a nap,” the jet-lagged musician said during a noon interview. Baker returned from […]
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Mansfield Symphony accepting Bach to Rock singing entries
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony announces the first “Bach to Rock Singing Contest,” an opportunity for local rock and pop singers to enter to win an opportunity to be a guest soloist with the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra on the March 24, 2018 “Bach to Rock” concert. The concert will feature classical repertoire mixed with contemporary […]
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Folk in the Field hopes to bond Mansfielders in 2-day event
MANSFIELD — There is no lack of musical talent in Mansfield, and the Folk in the Field looks to prove it. The two-day weekend festival will begin Sept. 23 at Old Soul Vintage Apparel and Records (38 Fourth Street) with three acts: Noah Jones, Pale Criminal and headlining Tim Easton, an Akron-native. The following night […]