MANSFIELD, Ohio — Brothers Jerry and Cole Rose share more than the same last name–they share a history of drug use that haunted their lives for about 20 years before they both sought treatment at Mansfield Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP). The Mansfield natives began using drugs around the same time–Jerry […]
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Dr. Walter Kania at Main St. Books on Nov. 14
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Dr. Walter Kania will be at Main Street books on Nov. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. to discuss his latest work, “Spirituality Without Sin and Salvation: Psychology and the New Paradigm for Religion” on Nov. 14. Kania argues the decline and fall of traditional religion is a reality in the U.S. […]
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Greater Mitchell Chapel sustained in love
MANSFIELD, Ohio – On any given Sunday for the past 150 years, the walls of Greater Mitchell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church have barely contained the sounds of praise, fellowship and song coming from its pews. Leading the congregation in music is Winston Greene, sitting quietly behind his keyboard at the front of the chapel […]
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Pearl Conard Art Gallery presents In the Realm of Forms exhibition
MANSFIELD — The Pearl Conard Art Gallery presents In the Realm of Forms art exhibition, Nov. 9 through Dec. 8 at The Ohio State University-Mansfield. An Opening Reception and Curator’s Talk will be conducted from 12:35 to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 by Gary Kennedy, Professor of Mathematics at Ohio State-Mansfield. The show is curated by […]
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Richland Carrousel Park seeks 4 millionth rider
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Carrousel Park expects to reach 4 million riders by Thanksgiving. Next the big question is, will it be you? That milestone rider will receive a free special party at the Carrousel which will include two hours of fun, three tables with 24 chairs, 30 rides, pizza, cake and ice cream. The […]
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Mansfield Sr. grad turns autobiography of Brutus Buckeye
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Sally Lanyon had no idea her creation would become a legendary entity, but that’s exactly what happened. Lanyon, a 1963 Mansfield Senior graduate, and her college friend Ray Bourhis invented Brutus Buckeye 50 years ago on the front lawn of her Pi Beta Phi sorority house on Ohio State’s main campus. This […]
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Shop Hop brings life to downtown, features grand opening of ‘Little Ren’ stage
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Downtown Mansfield came alive with excitement Friday night for the First Friday Shop Hop. Held monthly, the Shop Hop often involves several downtown businesses, many of which hold unique events, provide live entertainment and/or offer specials to patrons. This month’s Shop Hop was no exception. Taking center stage at Little Buckeye Children’s […]
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Tickets on sale for The Nutcracker at Richland Academy
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Academy dancers will bring Richland County its most celebrated holiday tradition with its premier production of The Nutcracker at Shelby High School. Richland Academy dancers will perform three shows: Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 2, […]
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Girls to enjoy wreath making with Cookies and Milk
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Cookies and Milk Project is hosting its 2015 Annual Wreath Making Workshop on Nov. 14 and volunteers are welcome. The workshop is from 1:30-3:30 .m. at The New UMADAOP Community Outreach Center located at 215 Trimble Rd. across from Arlin Field. The event is for girls ages 5-15; no girl will be […]