MANSFIELD, Ohio — In celebration of the Richland County Park District’s 50th anniversary, Gorman Nature Center on Saturday offered visitors various activities to enjoy, with more on tap for Sunday. Included on the schedule were different hikes, such as the reptile and amphibian hike; presentations; a prairie walk, and a “nighttime wonders” program. Sunday, there […]
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Chordsmen appoint new assistant director
MANSFIELD, Ohio – At the suggestion of the Chordsmen front line director, Trevor Garrabrant, the Board of Directors appointed Jim Frye as an assistant director of the chorus. Frye is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a music education degree and has served as band director of Northmoor from 1986 to 1991 and […]
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Tenth Avenue North coming to Mansfield this fall
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Tenth Avenue North, a contemporary Christian music group, will perform at Mansfield Christian School (MCS) on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which are available now, cost $15 for general admission and $25 for “gold circle” admission, which gives attendees backstage access to meet with the performers. Tickets may be purchased […]
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Fundraiser on Saturday to support Nashville recording for Jessica Hannan
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Country music artist and Mansfield resident Jessica Hannan will hold a spaghetti dinner and band performance on Aug. 22 as a fundraiser to raise money for recording a Nashville produced EP. The event, which is open to the public and will be held at the Elks Lodge in Lexington, will start at […]
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Richland Soil and Water: stock your pond this fall
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a “Fall Fish Sale.” Choose from among a selection of bluegill, largemouth bass, yellow perch, hybrid bluegill, redear bluegill, channel catfish, white amur and fathead minnows. Orders and payment are due by Tuesday, Sept. 22, and pick-up is Tuesday, Sept. 29, from […]
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Ah, to-may-toes, at last
I say to-may-toe, you say to-mah-toe. Let’s call the whole thing delicious. At long last, the tomatoes are ripening. That time between that first big green tomato and that first ripe one seems interminable. And then, boom, tomatoes are piling up all over the kitchen. Around here, we love tomato season. It’s a cornucopia of […]
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Late summer has much to offer in Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio – With summer slipping away from us here in Mansfield/Richland County, make sure you don’t let some of the area’s simple pleasures and one-of-a-kind spots miss your calendar. The Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau put together a late summer list to help. Sip & Sample along the area’s Wine & Ale Trail […]
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DAR members attend Fall Fun Fair
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Six members of the Jared Mansfield Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) attended the Ohio Society DAR Fall Fun Fair in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Aug. 16. The Fall Fun Fair was held at the Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel. Members attended the Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon. There were […]