MANSFIELD — Authors and illustrators rarely work shoulder-to-shoulder, but a Richland County children’s book author and a Knox County illustrator, who teamed up to create a children’s book, say their experimental set-up was a success. Award-winning author David Fitzsimmons and New York Times #1 bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey combined their talents for the recently released […]
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Rico Chè’s unorthodox music style sets her apart from Mansfield musicians
. . MANSFIELD — The First time I had heard Madison Shilliday was in Taj Torrence’s home recording my album. “Bro, you have to hear this,” he said as soon as we had finished recording. One of her songs played. Her voice is different — a mix of jazz and relaxation. I couldn’t stop thinking […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 17: Help Them Escape
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 5, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the 1860s and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the fifth in a series. Volume I was Amelia Changes Her Tune. Volume II was Isaac and Wolf Paw Find […]
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Catholic Charities announces 75th anniversary celebration Nov. 7 in Shelby
MANSFIELD — Catholic Charities will host Mansfield’s 75th Anniversary Celebration “Grace Before Meals,” with keynote speaker Fr. Leo Patalinghug and special guest speaker Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at James W. Kehoe Center, 175 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby. “Grace BeforeCCDT Invite Cover Meals” founder and EWTN Television host Fr. Leo will demonstrate how […]
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Former Mansfielder talks craft beers at Nov. 15 event
MANSFIELD — Main Street Books and The Phoenix Brewing Company have announced a collaborative book talk and signing with beer writer Rick Armon. Armon was previously a Mansfield resident and city editor at the News Journal. He moved on to work at the Akron Beacon Journal. Rick’s latest book is called Fifty Must-Try Craft Beers […]
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Children Services caseworker, adoptee reunited after 17 years
MANSFIELD — The last time Beth Burns saw Destiny Rose, the Richland County Children Services caseworker was able to carry her like an infant. That’s because it was 17 years ago and Destiny was still an infant — in agency custody and then adopted by her paternal aunt and uncle. That made a recent reunion […]
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Mansfield pastor marks 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation
MANSFIELD — As Oct. 31 marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther starting what is known as the Protestant Reformation, a local pastor has a rock solid connection to that notable day. The Rev. Paul Lintern, a Lutheran pastor since 1985, purchased the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church building in 2012, when the congregation disbanded. He […]
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Then & Now: Four Corners Church near Butler 1909
Just northeast of Butler there is a sharp bend in the traffic where Teeter Road, Snyder Road, and State Route 97 all converge; and for many generations the place has been known as Four Corners. In spite of whatever denominational sign is out front of the little church, in whatever generation it happens to be […]
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Simply Three offers new twist on classical crossover during Nov. 7 concert
COLUMBUS — The electrifying trio of Glen McDaniel (violin), Nick Villalobos (bass), and Zack Clark (cello), together known as Simply Three, has been captivating audiences worldwide with their high-octane performances of instrumental music since 2010. Acclaimed as “having what it takes” (Boston Philharmonic) and “highly imaginative and well played” (Maine Today), Simply Three continues to […]