. . MANSFIELD — It’s been an unforgettable few weeks for Mansfield’s Robert Baker. Baker, known for his YouTube channel guitar lessons, flew home recently from Shanghai. “It’s weird, I’m used to it being 11 p.m. right now. I just woke up from a nap,” the jet-lagged musician said during a noon interview. Baker returned from […]
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Flugelhorn/trumpet jazz artist David Wells in concert Oct. 29 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mayflower Congregational Church will welcome Grammy nominated flugelhorn/trumpet jazz recording artist David Wells to the morning worship on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10:30 a.m. A church spokesperson said the local community has a great appreciation for his work with the Chocolate Jazz Foundation, an organization he founded to promote music in schools accompanied […]
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Former Toy Time building to become recreation center for local youth
MANSFIELD — The building that housed Toy Time will not sit empty now that the annual toy distribution has ended. Richland Outreach Center, a local nonprofit organization, is in the process of moving into the North Diamond Street warehouse, planning to convert it into a recreation center for youth. Tara Carney, ROC founder, said the […]
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Mansfield Symphony accepting Bach to Rock singing entries
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony announces the first “Bach to Rock Singing Contest,” an opportunity for local rock and pop singers to enter to win an opportunity to be a guest soloist with the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra on the March 24, 2018 “Bach to Rock” concert. The concert will feature classical repertoire mixed with contemporary […]
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Then & Now: The Corners 1930s: State Rt 42 at Rt 97 in Lexington
Driving into Lexington from the north on Rt 42 there is a smooth curve in the road where Rt 97 and Orchard Park Road come in from the south and the east, but that was not always the case. In the 1920s, at the place where 42 and Orchard Park meet, there was a fairly […]
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St. Peter’s student develops all-inclusive Halloween event Oct. 29 for those with special needs
MANSFIELD — A trick-or-treating event for children with special needs will be available thanks to the thoughtfulness of a St. Peter’s High School student. Olivia Gatchall, 15, has created the event for children ages 6- to 12-years-old with special needs to have a safe environment to trick-or-treat, Oct. 29. “We kind of based the idea […]
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Mansfield recognizes Clergy Appreciation month
MANSFIELD — Mayor Timothy Theaker recently presented a city proclamation to two local clergy: Reverend Henry Bradley of the New Community Temple COGIC and Reverend Chris Thomas, of Diamond Hills Baptist. The proclamation recognizes the unique service provided by clergy and their families and how-they safeguard the spiritual well-being of the members of their congregations […]
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Grace Riegel crowned 2017 Miss Lexington
LEXINGTON — Grace Riegel was crowned the 2017 Miss Lexington winner on Sunday night. The pageant included an appearance by Beth Popa Castelvetere, Miss Lexington 1992.
