MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local solo musician and performer Steve Brown has performed favorite jazz and pop songs in Richland County for nearly 30 years. His repertoire of popular hits and jazz numbers seems endless. Who is behind the fast-moving fingers, the inspired smile, the nod to approving listeners? How and when did his talent bloom? […]
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If you give a woman a chainsaw
If you give a woman a chainsaw… She will likely ask for an ax, as well. And if you give her an ax, she’ll want to split firewood. If she splits firewood, she’ll need a way to move it to the house, so she’ll ask for a wheelbarrow. When she uses the wheelbarrow to move […]
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Richland Academy offers 60 plus fall programming
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland Academy is excited to announce new programming that is currently available for those 60 years of age and older. The Academy is now offering a “Strut your Stuff 2” class available on Wednesdays from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. “Strut your Stuff 2” is a tap class taught by Joy Gross […]
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Brickyard stage to be unveiled at ‘bonus’ Final Friday Concert
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Downtown Mansfield, Inc. will hold a “bonus” Final Friday Concert Sept. 25 from 5-10 p.m. at the Brickyard in downtown Mansfield in celebration of the new stage. Bassgasm, the Jimi Vincent Band and Red Ball Jets will break in the new stage that evening as the featured acts. Refreshments will be provided […]
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Ohio to have warmer autumn and winter
MANSFIELD, Ohio —Today marks the first day of autumn, but that does not necessarily mean abrupt cold Ohio weather. In fact, this year it might mean additional summery days. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Tom King, the weather forecast shows nice, dry, mild conditions through September. “Looks like we’re going to have temperatures in […]
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Mansfield Symphony Chorus to hold fourth annual Choral Festival
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Symphony Chorus will hold the Fourth Annual “Sing Out! A Choral Celebration” on Sunday, Oct. 18, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Theatre. The concert will feature performances by the Mansfield Symphony Chorus, the Mansfield Senior High Chorus, the Shelby High School Chorus, the Ontario High School Chorus, the […]
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Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — An apple a day may not really keep the doctor away; however, “the old wives tale has some merit to it,” said Marlys Slone, an outpatient and community dietitian at OhioHealth MedCentral Hospitals. Apples are a good source of antioxidants–disease-fighting compounds, which scientists believe can help prevent and repair oxidation damage that […]
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Urban wildlife: What’s found in Mansfield?
MANSFIELD, Ohio — London, England recently reported they have foxes roaming through its streets and peregrine falcons soaring through their skies. Mansfield also has its fair share of wild, itinerant critters, though in smaller, more subtle populations. Jason Pierce with JP Wildlife Services is often called if a wild animal is spotted in an attic […]
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Galion Oktoberfest celebrates 40 years with the return of Elvis Aaron Presley Jr
GALION, Ohio – Galion Oktoberfest will celebrate 40 years Sept. 24-25 in historic Uptowne Galion with music, food, rides and games. The entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 on the Main Stage with the John Kennedy Orchestra. This 16-piece big band is one of the favorites in the area and has been entertaining […]