MANSFIELD — Mansfield-area volunteers are celebrating the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes that will send a message of joy to children around the world. Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. The global Christmas project will deliver these […]
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Community Christmas choir returns with free cantata performance
MANSFIELD — A festive choral tradition is celebrating its 20th performance this year. Hope Lutheran Church’s annual Christmas Cantata returns with a free, public performance on Dec. 15 at 3 p.m at Madison Middle School. A reception with Christmas cookies will follow. This annual performance is a labor of love for choral director Craig Green, who […]
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Shelby police accepting gifts for annual toy drive through Christmas Eve
Gifts may be dropped off under the Christmas tree in the Shelby Justice Center lobby, 31 Mack Ave., at any time of day or night.
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Plymouth’s Christmas in the Village spreads holiday cheer in 10th year
Christmas in the Village offered an abundance of holiday-inspired activities, food and fun Friday and Saturday in downtown Plymouth.
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Hagerman Christmas lights on display at Marshall Park
The annual Christmas tree lighting in Marshall Park also featured a golf cart parade, Miss Ontario court, Santa, and the first year of the Hagerman light display in its new location.
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Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party set for Dec. 17
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in collaboration with Roseland Area Neighborhood Watch President Robert Beatty, the City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, and Maddox Memorial Church of God in Christ, are coming together for the holiday celebration the “Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party “ for children and families. Maddox Memorial Church Pastor Aaron […]
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Ghosts of Christmas Past take over Oak Hill Cottage on Dec. 7
MANSFIELD — At twilight on one evening in early December each year, Oak Hill Cottage becomes a scene of chaos as former inhabitants from ages past are pressed into service as tour guides. This year the Ghosts of Christmas Past takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 310 Springmill St. […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Thanksgiving Cactus can return to bloom
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written by Eric Larson. To get Thanksgiving Cactus, or Schlumbergia truncata, to rebloom is more straightforward than one may experience. A Master Gardener lecture I attended at the beginning of November refreshed my recollections of how to get Thanksgiving Cactus to rebloom. Any plant can rebloom if you can imitate […]
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Ohio hunters support statewide food banks by donating venison
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks with donated venison. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is again partnering with Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH) to support local food banks […]
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Dec. 7 Carrousel Christmas Party to offer free rides for kids in need
MANSFIELD — Paul Robinson and Maury Devolder believe every child in Mansfield should have a chance to ride the Carrousel. On Saturday evening, they’ll have that chance. Richland Carrousel Park will host the 26th annual Carrousel Christmas Party from 6 to 8 p.m. The free event is aimed at children from low-income families. It will feature […]