MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland Carrousel Park reached a milestone on Black Friday. Twenty-four years after its first spin, the carrousel reached 4 million riders. “We’ve been keeping track since day one,” said director Willie Hunn. The Richland Carrousel Park first opened for business in August 1991. To celebrate, Hunn wanted to make the event […]
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‘Michigan’ tumor annihilator Grant Reed talks football for this weekend’s game
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Grant Reed was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012. When he found out, he named the cancerous enemy “Michigan” because, as he put it, “Ohio State always beats Michigan and we’re going to beat this.” Reed feels the same way about this weekend’s match-up in the northern state. He said he […]
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‘Christmas at Kingwood’ begins Nov. 28
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Kingwood Center Gardens is ushering in the holiday season with its annual event, “Christmas at Kingwood.” Beginning Nov. 28, visitors can view the festive displays placed throughout the Kingwood grounds. With this year’s theme set as “holiday magic,” many of the displays have playful and youthful inspirations meant to create an enchanting […]
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Crestview girl qualifies for pageant in Los Angeles
OLIVESBURG, Ohio — When Ariel Figueroa received a letter in the mail that said she had been selected to compete in the state National American Miss pageant, she never thought it would someday take her to Los Angeles. That was five years ago — the 17-year-old boards a plane Monday destined for the seven-day national […]
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Ignacio Gayton’s quiet revolution: blighted homes
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 […]
