MANSFIELD, Ohio — Blight, sadly, has become a common sight in and around the downtown Mansfield area. One day, Mansfield resident Ignacio Gayton decided to change that — on his own. He started on his home on West Fourth Street across from Mansfield Senior High School. His colorful patio, brick chiminea and immaculate stone barbecue […]
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Ghosts of Christmas Past to mark first living history tour at Oak Hill
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For one day this holiday season, Oak Hill Cottage will be occupied by versions of former residents. In addition to its regular holiday tours, the Ghosts of Christmas Past event will haunt the cottage from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12, giving the historical house its first venture into “living history.” “Some of […]
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Magical moments, train make way in Shelby
SHELBY, Ohio – The annual Moments of Christmas Magic celebration made its way through the streets of Shelby on Sunday, marking the third installment of the beloved holiday event. An estimated 3,000 to 3,500 people took advantage of the festivities, having opportunities to meet classic holiday characters such as Cindy Lou Who, the Grinch, Rudolph […]
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Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra to present Holiday Prelude concert Dec. 6
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform their annual Holiday Prelude concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. on the stage of the Renaissance Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Randy Heidlebaugh, the Youth Orchestra is made up of North Central Ohio’s finest musicians, primarily in high school from a 12-county […]
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Richland County offers variety of holiday attractions
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Visions of holiday events dance all over the calendar in north central Ohio during the next several weeks. The following events are located in local communities. Mansfield’s holiday celebration begins with the 13th annual holiday parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas is currently the featured show […]
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No time to get fit and healthy? Start at work
Worksite wellness isn’t just a healthy idea; it’s an opportunity in Richland County.
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Your guide to Shelby’s Moments of Christmas Magic 2015
SHELBY, Ohio – A beloved holiday tradition makes its way back to Shelby on Nov. 22 with the city’s third-annual Moments of Christmas Magic hosted by the Shelby Area Business Group. After a yearlong planning process to entertain an expected crowd of more than 3,000, this year’s event involves more than 55 businesses in downtown […]
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Toy Time seeks more toys, volunteers
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Toys and volunteers, both are prized commodities sought by the folks at Toy Time heading into the holiday season. “Our donations for slightly used toys is way down,” said Craig Richardson, who volunteers year-round at the 280 N. Diamond St. facility. “We want a toy to go out of here as if it […]