MANSFIELD — The Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board and 33 Forever will be sponsoring a public talk by Kevin Hines at the Renaissance Theater on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. In 2000, Hines attempted suicide when he jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge. Hines miraculously survived and now travels the world sharing […]
Life and Culture
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“The Legend of the White Dove” available at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD – Making a dream a reality is a wonderful feeling for anyone who has had a dream for 30 years. Rashida Rawls, founder of Ra Communications LLC and published author, is an inspiration and an example that anything is possible. Now her debut children’s book is featured in the local authors section of the […]
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Ohio features forests with giant ancient trees
The day was calling for rain and the heavy gray clouds in the distance were reassuring my thoughts that we should trade fishing for a walk in the woods. I was not interested in any woods, mind you, for I had been perusing my map of sights in Ohio and discovered that our state had […]
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Memories reflect on the evolution of 2nd & Walnut St. since 1930
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2015. MANSFIELD — Go to the corner of Second and Walnut and you’ll find a pretty quiet place: folks sitting on the porch; a little slow coming and going; some friendly low-key conversation. As of 2015, it’s the West Park Senior Center. Had you reached […]
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Airport Day soon to be an annual Mansfield event
MANSFIELD – Summer revelers can close out the 2022 season with a new annual event, Mansfield Lahm Airport Day, which kicks off Saturday Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Designed to introduce the community to the many significant updates and improvements at Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport, the event highlights the Airport as an […]
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National Aviation Day celebrates Ohioan Orville Wright’s birthday
Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio History Connection on Aug. 9, 2022. It’s being republished here through a collaborative agreement. DAYTON — Whether you’re traveling by plane for your summer vacation or just watching planes buzz by overhead, remember the two Ohio men who helped make flight possible for humanity. August […]