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Mansfield’s ‘hidden gems’ on display for Secret City Tour
MANSFIELD — The public will have the opportunity to explore some of downtown Mansfield’s “hidden gems” during the Secret City Tour: Downtown Revival Edition on Saturday, May 7. This annual event, hosted by Downtown Mansfield, Inc., offers self-guided tours of prominent, historic downtown buildings, with access to properties located at 128 N. Main St., 117 […]
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Women’s Fund: Honor someone special for Mother’s Day
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation is offering people a way to honor special women in their lives with a Mother’s Day gift to benefit women and girls in this community. Donors can make a gift to honor a special woman or in memory of a loved one. Donations will support […]
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Neos, Raemelton team for Boots & Ballet on May 7
MANSFIELD — Think barns are meant only for horses and hay? Neos Dance Theatre and Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center (RTEC) think barns are also a perfect for ballet. The two non-profit organizations are hosting their second Boots and Ballet, A Kentucky Derby Night at the Races in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May […]
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Springmill Drive-In offers a warm-weather family tradition
MANSFIELD — My wife started to lose patience with traditional movie theaters during a 1999 screening of The Blair Witch Project that was blighted by talkers and mutterers. Subsequent mishaps, annoyances and the existence of phones and teenagers in close proximity have made it all but impossible to drag her back there. Luckily in Mansfield […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend continues through Sunday
MANSFIELD — Youngsters spent Saturday afternoon making nature crafts at Charles Mill Lake Park. This activity was one of many featured during Mohican Wildlife Weekend. The 15th annual event, held April 22 through 24, gives people the opportunity to celebrate wildlife, habitat, heritage and natural history through educational and interactive activities at several sites throughout the […]
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Mansfield man uses artistic talent to bless others
MANSFIELD — Jaws dropped as people filed into Berean Baptist Church, peering up at the white, shimmering star hanging from a window inside the sanctuary. “How beautiful,” one person remarked. The star was part of the church’s Christmas display last year and was meant to represent the Star of Bethlehem, which revealed the birth of […]
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Tiger Scouts plant trees for Earth Day
MANSFIELD — Tiger Scout Troop 152 ventured through mud and the rain Friday to plant white pine trees at Gorman Nature Center on Earth Day. The six trees planted help fill gaps where older trees have fallen, and these small-needled white pine trees will attract the Northern Saw-Whet Owl to the nature center, Tiger Scout […]