When college student Cassandra Kurek thinks back to her very first audition at the Renaissance Theatre, one word comes to mind: terrified. As a shy young girl, walking onto a stage in front of strangers felt overwhelming. But something happened at that audition. Through encouragement, creativity and the safe space provided by the Ren’s education […]
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Weekend of Wizardry to bring magic to downtown Shelby
Shelby’s annual Weekend of Wizardry is set to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. and run until 8 p.m. Activities resume Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
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Shelby library to host free end-of-life planning program
The event will take place in the Multipurpose Room at the library on Tues., Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. in Shelby.
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Prost! Phoenix Brewing offers Oktoberfest celebration with Top 10 beer
MANSFIELD — Local residents can celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday with a seasonal beer rated among the Top 10 in the country. The Oktoberfest Marzen, created by the Phoenix Brewing Co. at 131 N. Diamond St., recently finished seventh in a national survey done by readers of USA Today. According to the Readers’ Choice survey, Oktoberfest […]
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OPINION: Ohio residents have a choice, tax dollars to God or govt.
This article was originally written and published here by John-Mark Young and submitted to Richland Source for publishing. Did you know that as an Ohio resident, you have the power to decide where a portion of your state tax dollars go? Thanks to the Ohio Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) tax credit, you can choose to support local […]
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‘A fire has been lit:’ Faith community gathers for revival in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
ONTARIO — It was not a political event Wednesday night at the Avenue Church in Ontario. There were no MAGA hats or shirts. There was no discussion of presidents, congressmen or the Statehouse. No one even mentioned an upcoming or past election at the 1756 Park Ave. West facility. It was simply a church auditorium […]
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Ohio’s state parks collect national Gold Medal Award for Excellence
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Wednesday that Ohio State Parks has been named the best park system in the nation for providing excellent recreation programs and services. Ohio was awarded the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management […]
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Mansfield Symphony presents the magical music of Harry Potter on Oct. 19
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience an afternoon of enchantment as the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra presents The Magical Music of Harry Potter on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. on the Renaissance Main Stage. This dazzling concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series. Under the baton of Music […]
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Ohio expands historic Underground Railroad Trail for 3rd year
COLUMBUS – Ohio is making it easier than ever for travelers to walk in the footsteps of freedom seekers. Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development, and TourismOhio today announced the continued growth of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail, adding seven new primary sites and four secondary sites to the statewide route. The […]
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Are $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans really free?
It’s one of the most common Medicare ads you’ll see this time of year: “$0 premium!” splashed across the screen. It sounds like a great deal—who wouldn’t want free coverage? But here’s the truth: $0 premium doesn’t mean $0 cost. With Medicare Advantage, the “premium” is just one piece of the puzzle. You still have […]