MANSFIELD – Students in the honors band at Richland Academy of the Arts will have the unique opportunity to perform a concert written entirely by one of their peers. The band’s July 13 show will be the public premiere of five original compositions written by 18-year-old Wyatt Boggs, an upcoming senior at Clear Fork High […]
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Three local bands part of Narrow/Arrow kickoff event to nationwide tour
MANSFIELD — Idea Works will shine a spotlight on three local bands Friday night. Narrow/Arrow, Chase Beaire and Hurricane Ditka will play a live show at 40 W. Fourth Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show ignites Narrow/Arrow’s new nationwide tour. The band will be showcasing songs off their latest album, ClaustrOHphobia. “We are […]
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Then & Now: Fire Tower at Mohican Memorial State Forest
The fire tower at Mohican was built by young men (and engineers) of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934 to overlook their massive planting project. At that time it stood on top of a nearly barren hilltop and gave a view of orderly rows of small seedlings. Today the planting project has succeeded so completely […]
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Downtown Mansfield serves as historic venue through the years
MANSFIELD — Once upon a time the wilderness that was Mansfield was inhabited by Native Americans, settlers, soldiers and celebrities of history. Johnny Appleseed tromped through this territory, as did various presidents, including William Howard Taft, Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy up through Barack Obama among others. The photos here, provided by the Mansfield Bicentennial […]
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Lilies showcased at annual show
MANSFIELD — Vibrant and aromatic lilies adorned the inside of Kingwood Center Gardens’ Carriage House for the Ohio Lily Society’s 51st annual lily show this weekend. Judging took place on Saturday. In total there were 97 entries, with 87 in the horticulture category and 10 in the artistic category. Rimmer DeVries of Saline, Michigan […]
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Sami’s Bar to throw kick-off party July 21 to Pride weekend
MANSFIELD — A few days ago I stopped by at Sami’s, the gay bar at Fifth and Wayne, for a chat with owner Sam Ramirez. It was 6 p.m. on Thursday and Sam was opening the door for the first of the evening crowd, a group of league pool players already lined up at the […]
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Relay for Life teams up to support those with cancer in community
MANSFIELD — Every time she walks, Holly Draper walks for her Aunt Jenn. “My aunt Jenn died of Cancer seven years ago on June 20,” said Draper, a co-captain of the Richland Bank team at Relay For Life. “I’ve been going to relays since I was probably 5-years old. My dad has always been apart […]
