MANSFIELD, Ohio — In observance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis, St. Peter’s Parish is offering more opportunities for the sacrament of confession. That will include two special initiatives called, “The Light is On” and “24 Hours for the Lord,” during this Lenten season. Jeremy Miller, St. Peter’s associate priest, […]
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Reaching Out unveils new space
MANSFIELD — From the trunk of a car, to storage units, and now a physical building, the nonprofit organization known as “Reaching Out” has come a long way. Angie Henke, the group’s founder, said it all began in 2013 when she started offering free clothing and toiletry items to people at local parking lots from […]
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Richland Co. Veterans Counsel honors Wyatt
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel honored Joan Wyatt this week with a plaque to thank her for serving as the Commander for the past two years. Joan Hamilton Wyatt is the first woman to hold the position of Commander on the Richland County Joint Veterans Counsel. She is also past Regent of […]
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Headin’ for the Hills play highlights 120th Butler Twp. Farmers Institute
ADARIO — The 120th Butler Township Farmers Institute will take place March 4 and 5 at the Adario Town Hall. The “Headin’ for the Hills” play will be March 4, 5, 12, 13, 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. On Friday and Saturday the ladies of Butler Township will serve lunch at 11:30 a.m., which […]
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Suffragist portrayed during OSU-Mansfield presentation
MANSFIELD — Suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt will be portrayed Chautauqua-style at 12:30 p.m. March 1 in Founders Auditorium at The Ohio State University at Mansfield as part of Women’s History Month. Professor Deleasa Randall-Griffiths from Ashland University will appear in costume to talk about Catt’s life. “Her story is not nearly as well-known as Susan […]
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Freedom Festival returns to Mansfield July 3
MANSFIELD — The Freedom Festival will return to Mansfield on July 3 at Spitzer Motor Speedway on Crall Road just off Ohio 13 north of the city. The Freedom Festival is a free event for the entire family. Registration and classic car show set up starts at noon on July 3 at Spitzer Motor Speedway. […]
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Mansfield selected as a Kennedy Center site
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance, in partnership with the Mansfield Art Center and Mansfield City Schools, has been selected as one of four nationwide sites to participate in a “Communities of Practice” program hosted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. “Communities of Practice” is an extension program for the […]
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Soul Food Dinner Celebration provides fellowship for all
MANSFIELD — If there is one thing Renee Thompson knows for certain, it’s that people come together over food. Thompson, the Ohio State University at Mansfield’s director of diversity hosted its 15th Soul Food Dinner Celebration the evening of Feb. 25. “(Soul food) speaks to an era; it speaks to a history. It originated through […]
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“Hot Mess: A Lethal New Musical” premieres at the Ren
MANSFIELD – Some of the area’s most talented actors portray “the worst you’ve ever met” in the premiere of “Hot Mess: A Lethal New Musical” at the Renaissance Theatre. The show was penned by Renaissance artistic director Michael Thomas, and puts some of the most infamous figures in pop culture under the microscope. “There is […]
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Jones’ Chips hosts Business Before Hours
MANSFIELD – Those curious about how their favorite local snack food is made got a peek behind the scenes on Thursday morning at Jones’ Potato Chips. The Business Before Hours event was hosted by the Regional Manufacturing Coalition. Approximately 30 visitors toured the company that won the Richland Area Chamber’s Small Business of the Year […]