MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Mansfield Playhouse opens its 48th season with the British comedy “Cash on Delivery” tonight at 8 p.m. Written by Michael Cooney and directed by Doug Wertz, “Cash on Delivery” tells the story of an amateur con artist who claims benefits for imaginary residents of his household in a scheme to defraud […]
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Flight 93 National Memorial visitor’s center dedicated
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. — The new Flight 93 National Memorial Visitor Center opened to the public on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. The permanent exhibits use photographs, artifacts, tactile models, audio, and video pieces to convey the Flight 93 story in the context of the other terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. In addition to the visitor […]
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Brookdale Mansfield nourishes lives at Fall Festival
MANSFIELD, Ohio – In accordance with National Assisted Living Week, Brookdale Mansfield is holding a Fall Festival as a special opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers and the surrounding community. It will be an evening of great food, fun and entertainment on Thursday, Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There will be […]
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Preserving the harvest, Part 2: Dehydrating isn’t just for mummies
Dehydrating is great for anything: fruits, veggies, meats, and mummies. They may take a little extra water and cooking time for rehydration, but the fresh taste is worth it. Except for mummies, which never rehydrate properly. As I mentioned in a previous column, we were hit by severe storms one summer that knocked out the […]
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Neos Dance Theatre to host auditions this weekend
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Neos Dance Theatre will host an audition for community members to join the casts of two productions: “Count…The Legend of Dracula,” with performance on Oct. 17 and “A 1940’s Nutcracker,” with performances on Dec. 11 and 12. Both productions are to be performed at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. Neos is currently […]
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Two Ohio authors plan return visit to Main Street Books on Oct. 2
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Main Street Books is welcoming Ohio authors Kevin P. Keating and Michael Garriga back to Mansfield this October. The two professors of English at Baldwin Wallace University visited last year and are back by popular demand with new books and a new talk. All writers and readers are welcome for an entertaining evening […]
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Labor Day parade in Mansfield celebrates working class
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Crawford-Richland Central Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade stepped off at 10 a.m. Monday, rolling east down Park Ave. West in Mansfield toward Central Park. The United Steel Workers Local 169 wore T-shirts that reminded parade-goers that the holiday was established in 1887 in honor of the working class. Carpenters Local […]
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The dream of a chainsaw artist from Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Sarah Nicol never thought she would find her passion in Afton, Wyoming. After spending three months with her uncle during an apprenticeship in high school, her passion was clear: wood carving with a chainsaw. Her uncle, Jonathan “The Bearman” LaBenne, is known around the world for his chainsaw art of wild animals. […]
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Ontario graduate’s art to be displayed at solo exhibition
CLEARWATER, Florida — Works of art created by Ontario graduate Carrie Smith will be on display during the opening of her solo exhibition titled “The Sun Still Rises” at Gallery 1356 on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at 1356 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater. This is Smith’s second solo exhibition, having previously participated in […]
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24-Hour Comics Day returns to Main Street Books this October
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Main Street Books is excited to announce the return of 24-Hour Comics Day this October. From noon on Saturday, Oct. 3 through noon on Sunday, Oct. 4, participants in 24HCD will be attempting the ultimate challenge: creating a 24-page comic in 24 hours. This challenge is open to comic enthusiasts of all […]