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. […]
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Might there be black bears in Richland County?
RICHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The body of a black bear was discovered in early June in Fairfield County, which is roughly 70 miles south of Richland County; that raised the question–should people be concerned about encountering a bear in Richland County? According to Stephanie Leis, Ohio Department of Natural Resources spokeswoman, “No. Most bears in […]
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Hotdog eating contest part of festival fun
BUTLER, Ohio – Six people entered a hotdog eating contest on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Butler Community Fest, but only one would be named champion. Matt Yuengert, of Butler, claimed his throne by eating a total of 13 hotdogs in three minutes. “The guys were talking about (the contest) down at the shop, we […]
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Legacy of teacher lives on through love of running
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Some events just connect with people in the right way. The Bruce A. Waite Miles for Meso 5K touches lives: past, present, and future. The event honors former Mansfield City School teacher Bruce Waite through his love of running and his quest for excellence in the lives of everyone he touched. Bruce […]