USDA: Farmers Markets For the consumer, quality of food happens at the point of purchase. When consumers start looking for a fresh, local option, farmers markets are there to meet the […]
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Outstanding Teens passionate about causes
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Lexington warehouse recycled into house of worship
Heartland Church, part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, now has a permanent presence in Lexington in a warehouse-like building on the corner of Lexington-Springmill and Hanley Road. This building […]
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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 […]