MANSFIELD — Mansfield Memorial Museum curator Scott Schaut’s dream of representing the entire Mansfield community is coming to fruition. The Daisy Barker-Thomas/ Corley exhibit is open on the first floor of the museum. “For the first time a display of African-Americans related to Mansfield, post-Civil War to the turn of the century is on display,” […]
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Red Keys Recording Studio looks to spark pro-grade music recording
MANSFIELD — Changing the world was too big a leap for Mansfield-native Reed Burkhart to make when he was an 18-year-old L.A. dweller. So, the 24-year-old swallowed his pride, came home to Mansfield and decided to start with a step. That step led him to the old Music Moves Studio on 310 Marion Avenue. “I […]
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Richland Public Health promotes Bike to Work Day
MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health’s Bike to Work Day is coming up May 20, along with a slew of activities aimed at promoting cycling as a lifestyle. But, according to Richland Public Health, that’s only part of the story. Since 2014, RPH has received $400,000 per year in federal grant money to push back against […]
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Miss Ohio contestants to appear at zip line benefit on May 15
LOUDONVILLE — Miss Ohio and contestants of the 2016 Miss Ohio Pageant are slated for a fundraising zip line event at Tree Frog Canopy Tours on Sunday, May 15. Funds raised will go towards the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program, in a repeat of an event conducted there last year to promising success. “This event is […]
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Want to go to China? Richland Chamber has a way this fall
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce announced it is sponsoring a business and cultural trip to China that is open to the public in October 2016. The chamber will be hosting a free informational session about the trip on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. A representative from partner agency Citslinc will […]
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Former coach writes, directs original play
MANSFIELD – A new original playwright will be introduced to the Mansfield area this weekend, in the form of former high school basketball coach Effie James. A surprise to himself and those who know him, James penned an original play that will open on Saturday, May 7 at Latter Rain Church in Mansfield. James is […]
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10th annual Ring In Spring to benefit Ashland United Way this Saturday
ASHLAND — The 10th Annual Ring In Spring to benefit United Way of Ashland County returns to the Ashland County Fairgrounds from 8:30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. A new addition to the annual fund-raiser is the Family Fun Fair. Coordinated by Family & Children First Council and Ashland County-City Health Department, […]
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Mansfield Music in the Parks concerts to be held at South Park
MANSFIELD — The Music in the Parks program returns this summer, but at a new venue for the Mansfield performances. Mark Maxwell, secretary/treasurer for the American Federation of Musicians Local 159, is excited to announce that the new South Park pavilion, located on Brinkerhoff Avenue, will serve as the site for the Mansfield Music in […]
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Mansfield Playhouse tackles improv comedy show
MANSFIELD – Five veteran actors of the Mansfield Playhouse will take the stage this weekend with no script, minimal rehearsal time and absolutely no idea what might come out of their mouths. This is the beauty of improvisational comedy, acting on stage with little to no prior preparation. And it’s what audiences of the Second […]