MANSFIELD, Ohio – Most people are lucky enough to land one of their dream jobs. For Stacy Dittrich, she’s landed two. By day, Dittrich works as a deputy with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office. By night, she enters an entirely different world as an author and law enforcement media consultant. Dittrich is the author of […]
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Ontario student ‘making music and making people happy’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — For Ethan “Kool” Kershner, it doesn’t matter if his musical talent brings him fame and fortune, so long as he’s just able to keep doing what he loves–make music. The Ontario High School senior who studies at the Pioneer Performing Arts Academy in downtown Mansfield released his second EP that he recorded […]
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Crestline student publishes first novel
CRESTLINE, Ohio — Sixteen-year-old Jacob Martin is now a published author. The junior at Crestline High School recently published his first novel of a four-(potentially five)-part series, “Winter: The Seasons, Book 1.” “The concept for the story has been in my head since before I was even writing,” Martin said. Martin began writing the book […]
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Local ‘Star Wars’ fans share opinions of record-breaking film
MANSFIELD, Ohio – To no one’s surprise, the Force was strong with “Star Wars” last weekend, breaking nearly every major box office record imaginable. According to a report from Forbes.com, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” brought in a galactic $247 million over the weekend — $9 million more than the original estimate. Either way, it is […]
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Clear Fork sophomore a budding artist
BELLVILLE, Ohio – As Christmas music fell from the speakers inside Brumby’s Coffeehouse and Pizzeria recently, Clear Fork sophomore Chauntzy Schuiling sipped on a vanilla latte and sat by one of the shop’s windows. Fittingly, those windows display her latest work. Her paintings include the Grinch, a pizza, and coffee, among other items, with “Merry […]
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Country music star Tracy Lawrence to rock The Ren on Jan. 16
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Country music legend Tracy Lawrence will perform a concert at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. Lawrence is one of the most recognizable voices in country music with songs such as “Paint Me a Birmingham,” “Time Marches On,” “Alibis,” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are.” The entertainer has enjoyed 22 […]
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Giving Tree an area holiday staple
ONTARIO, Ohio – Thanks to the Giving Tree at the Richland Mall, several families in Richland County will celebrate Christmas Day with gifts. The Giving Tree, which began Nov. 14 at the Richland Mall, is a partnership between the mall, the Salvation Army, the Richland County Children’s Auxiliary, and Volunteers of America. The idea was […]
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NECIC to host class on ‘Unusual Fruits in Ohio’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will host a class titled “Unusual Fruits in Ohio,” Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 5 to 6 p.m. at 199 N. Main St., Mansfield. Drew Shifley will instruct area residents in the many unusual varieties of fruits that can be grown in Ohio. The program will feature […]
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Broadway star Jenni Barber helps budding performers sharpen their skills
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield native Jenni Barber helped local students sharpen their acting and singing skills during a master class at St. Peter’s High School on Monday morning. The New York City-based Broadway star coached four St. Pete’s students and one Ontario student while they performed in front of an audience of fellow students, local […]
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Cunfer home protected by 600 guardian angels
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Carl Cunfer, the retired Pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mansfield, decorates his home for Christmas in a very special way each year. This year his home is watched over by 600 beautiful guardian angels. “In addition to all the angels, I have five Christmas trees decorated. Each tree has a […]