MANSFIELD — You’re invited to join Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in celebrating April National Child Abuse Prevention Month with the following activities: Blue Ribbons/Blue Ribbon Trees for Prevention, April 1. Blue ribbons will be on display in downtown Mansfield for Chid Abuse Prevention Month courtesy of RCCS, the city of Mansfield, the Mansfield United […]
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From driving school to The Boot Life: A local story of success
Editor’s Note Mechanics Bank presents the Courage at Work series, recognizing it takes incredible courage to start and run a business. As a local and independent bank, Mechanics understands that local businesses are the heartbeat of our community and would like to thank those businesses who call Richland County home. Chris and Holly Troupe have […]
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Hello Spring: Taking a walk among a waking world
Waiting for the world to thaw so you can enjoy a day outside is much like scrolling through the Netflix list. You know if you hold on, you will end up with something worth watching. But why mindlessly scroll through these last winter days? Who cares if they may be a little gray or frosty? […]
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Historical cooking heats up Petersburg Cabin at Mansfield’s South Park on Saturday
MANSFIELD — Laura Supinger can’t recall a time in her life when she wasn’t interested in history — and historical cooking. “I grew up in it. For as long as I can remember, my family always did some sort of (historical) re-enacting. It just slowly grew,” she said. “I got asked to help when we […]
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Big Jacque in repose
Editor’s Note: This story originally published on Richland Source in 2015. We are publishing it as originally written. There is an addendum to it that will appear in next week’s column — as it originally happened. MANSFIELD — Then & Now recently presented a story about Big Jacque with views of his former post on Lexington […]
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Bellville Lions Club to host spaghetti dinner fundraiser
BELLVILLE — The Bellville Lions Club will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on March 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner will benefit both the Honor Flight Network and The Honor Bus program. Both programs provide veterans with all-expense paid excursions to Washington D.C. in honor and recognition of their service. These excursions include […]
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“Body & Spirit” – Jordon Baker to be at Richland Academy on March 26
MANSFIELD — A special event will be hosted at Richland Academy of the Arts on Saturday, March 26. “Body & Spirit, An Evening with Jordon Baker” is a live performance event where Jordon Baker will unveil his new album, Body & Spirit. Attendees at this event will have the opportunity to hear never-before performed songs, […]
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Outstanding senior citizen nominations being accepted through May 20 by Area Agency on Aging
Do you know of a senior citizen volunteering their time to help others? Do you know of a group performing community service to help those in need? Here is your chance to recognize them. The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Senior Citizen and Community Service […]