MANSFIELD– Bryce Luckie and his friends relish the chance to entertain people. It’s been that way since high school. Luckie’s goal is to make as much music as possible and create a good time for those around him. He’s taken a step in the direction by getting a song on iTunes. Four years ago, Luckie […]
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NCSC looks back fondly at Rock-N-Rib Festival
MANSFIELD — The traditional Rock-N-Ribs Festival has left the community many fond memories but will remain retired, the North Central State College Foundation said in a reminder notice Tuesday. Scott Heimann, executive director of NCSC Foundation said the decision was made in November of 2015. A Facebook post this reminded the public of the decision. […]
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Pastor Kent bids adieu to First United Methodist Church on Sunday
MANSFIELD — The members of First United Methodist Church are saying good-bye to Pastor Kent Joy and his wife Julie as he conducts his final service on Sunday June 26. Pastor Kent has been active in outreach to the community as he has pastored not only First Church but also All God’s Children, which meets […]
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Park Avenue East circus grounds 1924
MANSFIELD — Going east out of downtown today, the primary thoroughfare of Park Avenue East splits into Route 42 and Route 430, creating a triangle of business properties. In the 1920s that triangle of land between the two routes was still one big field. The huge grassy expanse was a popular ball field at that […]
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OSR to expand attractions, create Shawshank Museum by next summer
MANSFIELD– The Ohio State Reformatory has put into motion a five- to six-year renovation plan to turn part of the prison into the Shawshank Museum. The wing, will display many items from “The Shawshank Redemption.” “A lot of our items have been donated from members of the set who had these items in boxes for […]
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World-class organist to perform at The Ren
MANSFIELD — World-class theatre organist Jelani Eddington will perform in concert at the Renaissance Theatre on its Mighty Wurlitzer on Tuesday, July 5 at 3:30 p.m. Eddington is in the region as part of the American Theatre Organ Society national convention taking place in Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Tickets for the public are $15 general […]
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Mansfield’s night-life offers a myriad of opportunities
MANSFIELD — I’ve been looking for an excuse to check out Belcher’s House of Rock on Orange Street. So when I heard local metal outfit Krymzon was booked to perform I figured it was the perfect opportunity. But as often happens, events end up overtaking you. On the night in question I instead found myself […]
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Alice Magoto crowned Miss Ohio 2016
MANSFIELD — Shocked. That’s how Miss Portsmouth Alice Magoto summed up her reaction to being named this year’s Miss Ohio. “I’m going to Miss America,” she exclaimed during a press conference following the competition at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday night. The 18-year-old of Cincinnati competed in the Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen competition last year, […]