MANSFIELD, Ohio – “American Pickers” are headed to Ohio in early October and are looking for leads throughout the state, specifically interesting characters with interesting items – and lots of them. Those interested in connecting with the show are asked to contact Bryan Powers at “American Pickers” to be considered. His contact email and phone number […]
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Kingwood to host daylily sale
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio Daylily Society will hold a sale in the Kingwood Center Exhibit Hall on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. The plants are donated by members of the society to raise funds for the operation of their organization. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions […]
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Vault owner grills up BBQ tips for Shelby locals
SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby locals got a taste of the barbecue life Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the pavilion behind Marvin Memorial Library, thanks to Ben Lash, owner of The Vault Wine Bar, and the library. The barbecue basics class, which was put together by library assistant Shelly Krystofik, gave participants an opportunity to learn essential […]
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St. Peter’s Boy Scouts have long history of giving back to community
MANSFIELD, Ohio — You’ve probably witnessed, or even made use of their handiwork a time or two. The outdoor exercise equipment, or “parcourse,” at the B&O Bike Trail, 400 feet of boardwalk at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, the corn hole boards and horseshoe pits at South Park–those are just a few of the numerous projects […]
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TSIA to offer night of laughter, fun at the Renaissance on Aug. 15
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Comedians Tammy Pescatelli, Jimmy Shubert and Tom Simmons will perform stand-up comedy as part of the 29th Annual Third Saturday in August (TSIA) Comedy Club at the Renaissance Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. TSIA, which has featured popular comedians like Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, aims to provide […]
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North End Farmers’ Market now accepting Farmers’ Market WIC
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The North End Farmers Market is now accepting 2015 Farmers Market WIC in addition to cash and SNAP. The market is held every Tuesday at the Gateway Resource Center, 486 Springmill St., Mansfield, from 11-2 p.m. Farmers Market WIC can be used to purchase the locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs […]
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‘The Shawshank Redemption’ film location to host first-ever Shawshank Ball
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Fans of the No. 1 movie of all time, “The Shawshank Redemption,” are invited to travel back in time at the first-ever Shawshank Ball. Taking place in the Central Guard Room at the Ohio State Reformatory, which starred in the movie as the Shawshank Prison, the Ball is slated for 6 p.m., […]
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Blueberry festival ripe with activities, attractions
LEXINGTON, Ohio — The 13th annual Lexington Blueberry Festival returns Aug. 13-16 at Lexington Community Park, with numerous activities ripe for the picking. The event will feature live entertainment, rides, games, vendors, a petting zoo, among other attractions. Thursday night, a one-mile glow run will be held at 8:30 p.m., followed by the Blue Lights […]
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Fabric and sentiment stitch together show in Butler
BUTLER, Ohio – “Friendships are sewn—one stitch at a time,” reads an adage for quilters. That saying was visually laid out this week during Butler’s Community Fest at Three Crosses United Methodist Fellowship where the Three Crosses Quilt Guild displayed their craft. “There’s more to quilting than bedding,” Joan Harter said, “You’ve got pictures, clothing, mementos. […]