MANSFIELD — The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington D.C. will continue a long tradition of free public performances when it appears at the Renaissance Theatre on July 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received […]
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Shawshank Hustle draws mass of fans, runners
MANSFIELD — At least 2,5000 fans of running and the Shawshank Redemption rolled past five sites used in the movie on Saturday morning. The second annual Shawshank Hustle snaked seven kilometers through downtown Mansfield, beginning and finishing at the most famous Mansfield movie site, the Ohio State Reformatory. “I just am a fan of the […]
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Remembering a very quick glimpse of Miss Ohio
MANSFIELD — It was February or March sometime in the 1970s. We had just figured out how to get up on the roof of Malabar High School. It was one of those sparkling clear winter nights with a full moon and we knew the view from up there would be pretty spectacular with the neighborhood […]
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Local art event to benefit Flint water crisis victims
MANSFIELD — A local group dubbed “Art 4 a Cause” (A4C) is conducting a fundraiser on Saturday at Relax, It’s Just Coffee in downtown Mansfield to benefit those impacted by the Flint, Michigan water crisis. “The Flint Event” will showcase local talent with live performances, poetry, visual art and more. It will take place Saturday, […]
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Honk Jr., musical of Ugly Duckling, opens Friday at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Playhouse will open the youth theater production, Honk, Jr on the main stage Friday and Saturday, and again next weekend. The story is focused on Ugly, who looks quite different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, […]
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Mansfield foster care client earns trip to D.C.
MANSFIELD — Brandon Hurt left Ohio for the first time in his life two weeks ago. The 18-year-old was treated to a three-day trip to Washington D.C. for foster youth across the country, selected to participate in the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Program. The voyage was a complete surprise to Hurt. His independent living caseworker […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 14: Because Someone Lives
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles by author Paul Lintern. It is set in 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of a young girl. Amelia was not in her bedroom in Boston. Not in the bedroom at Oakland either. She was […]
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Mansfield cranks up for flurry of Miss Ohio events
MANSFIELD — The 69th annual Miss Ohio pageant begins this a week of activities this weekend, but locally the fun starts tonight. “We will have our local contestants supporting a local business in Mansfield today,” said Laura Russell, executive director of the Miss Mansfield Scholarship Program. Miss Mansfield’s Outstanding Teen Lauren Beard and Miss North […]