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. The seagulls were calling from the wharf below. A salty breeze was drifting through the open windows, […]
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North Lake Park stocked with bluegill, catfish
MANSFIELD — Local fishermen, rejoice. The pond at North Lake Park was stocked with 200 bluegill and 200 channel catfish on Tuesday afternoon. The fish, just a few inches in size, were donated to the city by the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Matt Christian, Richland SWCD district technician, said the bluegill should […]
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Local DAR members take part in Memorial Day Parade
MANSFIELD — Members of the Jared Mansfield Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution participated in the Mansfield Memorial Day Parade and program. Regent Gail McMeeken Adams read the poem “Memorial Day” by C.W. Johnson, during the Memorial Day Program held in the gazebo in Central Park Mansfield. Diane Kracker and Jean Steiner rode in Diane […]
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Mansfield Symphony to play Brahms, Dvorak at St. Peter’s
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will perform its final concert of the season at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Saturday, June 25 at 8 p.m. This performance will be Maestro Thomas Hong’s final concert with the orchestra. Tickets are $30 general admission, $10 for students (discount available in person only), and on sale at […]
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Richland soldiers lost on Sultana are always remembered on Decoration Day
For most of us today, all the connotations that accompany the idea of Memorial Day at the threshold of summer are pretty happy: fireworks, games, potato salad. In the era almost 150 years ago however, the attendant emotional anticipation was considerably less capricious, far more solemn. That was when the holiday was first established as […]
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Local gym offers Memorial Day workout to honor heroes
LEXINGTON – It’s a fitting hero’s workout on a day designed to honor all heroes. The public is invited on Memorial Day at 9 a.m. to the Torture Chamber CrossFit gym, 125 Plymouth St., to participate in a salute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States. On deck for […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 12: Green Eyes, Diamond Spots
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. To Amelia, it looked like a small army heading to war: Uncle Jacob, his brother John, Isaac […]
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Kingwood Center Gardens welcomes new addition
MANSFIELD – A new face has joined the staff at Kingwood Center Gardens. Zanesville native Holly Williams has taken a position as visitor services manager. In her new position, Williams will oversee marketing, development for fundraising, events and customer service. She’ll also manage Kingwood’s website and eventual social media presence. Williams has had an eclectic […]
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Final Friday Concert Series kicks off season this week
MANSFIELD – Downtown Mansfield’s best summer party returns in full force this weekend with the kickoff of the Final Friday Concert Series on May 27. Starting at 5 p.m. in the Brickyard, the free concert will kick off with Thee Rough Country Band, Kelly Vaughn and The DeVault Ridge Band. Lawn chairs are encouraged, and […]