Olivia Thoroughman was crowned 2013 Miss Outstanding Teen, Wednesday evening at the Renaissance Theatre. The full show included a lifestyle and fitness routine, a talent program, and a short question and answer for the contestants based on a platform of ideals they have implemented in their communities. Seventeen young women from all over Ohio participated. […]
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First Fridays fill downtown with things to do
Downtown Mansfield Facebook page Downtown Mansfield website The first Friday of every month is an exciting day for downtown Mansfield, especially during the summer. The first Friday is an opportunity to explore what downtown Mansfield has to offer. Many local businesses have special events. The festivities start in the early morning and continue throughout the […]
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Mansfield city council discusses $215,000 airport project
Mansfield Motorsports Park Airport Day Airport Operations Supervisor Mark Daugherty requested funding to repair a 40-year-old aircraft “apron” at Tuesday night’s city council meeting for Mansfield. The 112,000 square-foot apron at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, was declared to be in critical condition and experiencing serious deterioration. The apron, which is the area where the aircraft […]
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Shelby Council discusses variety of issues
Shelby City Council was in session Monday, June 17th. A member of the park board thanked the city for their help with enhancing the parks for the community. The council also addressed issues that were before them and took the necessary steps in keeping the community of Shelby looking bright. The first item on the […]
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New parks programming offers fun for all ages
FOMP webpage As part of the Downtown Mansfield, Inc., Friends of the Mansfield Parks (FOMP) has been active in stimulating community involvement in the Mansfield parks. In an effort to encourage families to attend the Mansfield parks, FOMP created the Fun in the Parks Program. This summer program has provided free classes to individuals of […]
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Traffic enforcement cameras causing a stir in Lucas
Lucas Speed Cam Facebook page Village of Lucas webpage Speed enforcement is causing a stir in the village of Lucas with the addition of traffic enforcement cameras. One camera is located on 84 Lucas North Road, across from the playground at the elementary school. The other is located east of the intersection near Bond Street […]
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Speed enforcement discussed at Lucas
The automated speed enforcement cameras in Lucas were discussed at the Lucas village council meeting Tuesday evening. The possibility of introducing deduct meters was also discussed by the council, as well as filling the vacated seat of councilman Mike Reed. And Chief Financial Officer Patricia Constance reported on the community gardens. The automated speed enforcement […]
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Miss Richland County’s Outstanding Teen stands up for others
A local eighth grader is making an impact on Richland county and it is not just because she is Miss Richland County’s Outstanding Teen. Sydney Shasky, at age 13, has made it her mission to help students who are victims of bullying. She wants to provide a place for them to voice their concerns and […]
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Jeff Bell performs at Happy Grape
Happy Grape Website Among the crowd at The Happy Grape, local musician and artist, Jeff Bell, hits a high note with customers. His act begins with a banjo, and then switches to guitar. In the beginning, Bell jokes with the crowd and carries himself with easy confidence. He describes his broad musical range in the […]
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Coffee with a cause
Deeper Roots website Crossroads website Coffee House link “Have a cup, change the world” is the inspirational slogan of The Coffee House. The quaint, European styled cafe is housed in the Crossroads Church located at 1188 Park Avenue West, Mansfield and their mission is to “connect lives and sell good coffee for a good cause.” […]