MANSFIELD – Home to The Ohio State Reformatory, Destination Mansfield announced the launch of a new virtual tour of the legendary castle-like prison. The infamous site, catapulted to international fame as the backdrop to the “The Shawshank Redemption,” can now be experienced from any device, computer or smart TV any time, from anywhere in the […]
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Autumn harvest salad recipes can help reduce stress
Needless to say 2020 been a very stressful year for just about everyone. While comfort food is great for making us feel emotionally better, it’s also important to make sure to get proper nutrition into your diet for lasting health benefits and stress reduction. Diets that contain lots of fruit, vegetables, nuts and beans tend […]
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Shelby’s Pearson has been a super hero to many in the community
SHELBY — People who touch your heart while growing up always leave an unforgettable memory. Phil Pearson is a teacher, resident, helper (in so many ways) is only part of the story of his career at Shelby High School and the community of Shelby. Pearson arrived at Shelby High School in 1966 and taught English […]
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‘Cinderella’ at the Renaissance teaches kindness in a world of chaos
MANSFIELD — The impossible is possible at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend, with dazzling practical and digital special effects bringing true magic to the musical “Cinderella.” Many audience members will be familiar with the classic tale of “Cinderella,” a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters. With […]
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Visual Bucket List gives Lexington student dream clubhouse
MANSFIELD — Morgan Cook couldn’t believe it. The 13-year-old gazed in wonder at the she shed, decked out with chic gray couch, a furry white chair and a hot pink vanity. “This is mine?” Morgan continued to look around, taking in every detail, as an excited group of family and friends took in the excitement. […]
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How one Ashland veteran lived life to the fullest
ASHLAND — Vietnam veteran Jack “Squirt” Miller, of Ashland, never let unfortunate circumstances determine how he lived his life, family said. Miller, who passed on Dec. 26, 2019, was permanently blinded at 20 years old. He underwent numerous surgeries and had more than 375 pieces of shrapnel removed from his body after being severely injured […]
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Election Night in Marion was a happy one 100 years ago
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published on Nov. 2, 2020 by the Ohio History Connection. Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. After three months of wearing their Sunday best, sweeping already-clean sidewalks and smiling for the photographers, the people of Marion […]
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Commentary: Correcting our cultural happiness downturn
Last week, one of my favorite podcasts, Reply All, reported on some scientific research related to happiness. The ongoing study they reported on has found a way to quantify the overall cultural level of happiness in the English-speaking world by analyzing decades of a cross-section of all the tweets on Twitter. These researchers have discovered […]
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Korean-era vet, former Tyger teacher, recounts stories in & out of the service
HAYESVILLE — Curt Smith is a man of many stories. The 92-year-old Korean War veteran and longtime Hayesville resident lives a rather quiet life now in the home he built over 20 years ago. Yet his life to this point has been anything but quiet. The first thing you will notice when driving up to […]