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. Appleseed John was gone by the time Amelia got up the next morning, even though she had […]
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Mansfield’s Jessica Hannan Band reaches Hard Rock Rising semifinals
MANSFIELD — Jessica Hannan has a specific goal in mind for her band. “We’ll go in and try to make Mansfield, Ohio proud,” she said. Hannan, originally from Mansfield, and her band have a particularly important gig on Thursday, May 19. The band is playing in the Hard Rock Rising semifinals at the Hard Rock […]
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More jobs available as model, actress for 30-somethings
Margaret Hamilton was a kindergarten teacher before she earned the part of the Wicked Witch of the West in the Wizard of Oz. Carmen Dell’Orefice was working as a model at age 80. At some point, most people have wondered what it would be like to model or act. If this is something you really […]
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New season at Renaissance Theatre brings classic favorites
MANSFIELD – The upcoming season at the Renaissance Theatre features a nod to a number of classics and crowd favorites, while celebrating the future of the historical theatre. The 2016-2017 season at the Renaissance Theatre opens with the Disney classic “Beauty and the Beast,” and just gets better from there. The holiday favorite “A Christmas […]
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Twilight Tones teen group bursts onto local music scene
MANSFIELD — The Twilight Tones barbershop quartet is doing its best to enhance the reputation of youth and vocal talent in Richland County. The Tones, a pop-music, a cappella singing group, consists of four boys, tenor, Gage Goodwin, 15, baritone, Jody Odom, 19, bass, Eli Novak, 18 and lead and director, Tucker Boggs, 18. Their […]
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Ariana Grande models Mansfield native’s fashion stylings
MANSFIELD — Ariana Grande is the most recent celebrity to don the fashion stylings of Mansfield native Todd Fisher. Yet if it wasn’t for an injury, Fisher’s story might have played out in sports rather than clothes. The Mansfield native had his heart set on becoming a professional athlete when he was in college. “Track […]
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Mansfield’s Jori Hollenbeck wins musical competition
MANSFIELD — Jori Hollenbeck’s passion for performing has been revived after participating in Rising Stars. Held at Bucks Bar and Grill in Lexington, Rising Stars is a musical competition that gives local talent a platform to showcase their skills to a live audience. The competition’s third season wrapped up Monday, May 2 with performances by […]
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The Saffron: A Brit reviews Indian food in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A few weeks ago I wrote about some of the British food available in Mansfield, but I left out something crucial. What any misplaced Englishman like myself really craves is the spice and flavor of Indian food. For when it comes to eating out in England, nothing can touch the popularity of the […]
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Lexington celebrates Arbor Day
LEXINGTON — Locals now have another way to remember the late Sam Wade and Barb Titus. An elm and maple tree were planted in their honor Friday during an Arbor Day ceremony at Lexington Community Park. Wade worked as a police officer for the Lexington Police Department for over 25 years. “Sam was one of […]
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Sherman Elementary students, Miss Ohio visit Dayspring
MANSFIELD– Third-grade students from Sherman Elementary School visited Dayspring Assisted Living residents, Friday, May 13. The 34 students were chosen to visit with Dayspring residents because teachers had selected them as leaders, Sherman third-grade teacher Kevin Stone said. “We prepare for visits for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, and our last day, the cook out,” he […]