MANSFIELD, Ohio – Main Street Books is pleased to announce another evening devoted to a local artist. This time we will focus on Beau Roberts: actor, filmmaker, writer, animator, and game designer. Join us for a talk and film presentation on Thursday, June 25 beginning at 6 p.m. Roberts has been a Mansfield resident nearly […]
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Sarah Hider wins Miss Ohio 2015 crown
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Wooster native Sarah Hider was crowned Miss Ohio at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday evening. The 24-year-old was crowned by 2014 Miss Ohio Mackenzie Bart after competing in the swimsuit, eveningwear and talent competition on Saturday. Hider competed against 11 semifinalists on Saturday out of the total 22 contestants. “I can’t feel […]
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Grant Reed honored at fourth annual 5K Hero Challenge
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Snow Trails finds a local hero every year to honor with their 5K Hero Challenge — an obstacle course that meanders through their hilly, 80-acre property. Saturday marked Snow Trails’ fourth year. They also found another hero: one of Ohio’s most favorite Ohio State football fans, Grant Reed. Hero Challenge hero in […]
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Mansfield Art Center summer exhibit features art that invokes smiles and introspection
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A ceramicist, painter and mixed media artist walk into a gallery and … the result is “Seriously Funny.” The Mansfield Art Center’s (MAC) main gallery exhibition, which runs June 21 – July 26, features the works of Ohio artists Jack Earl, George Kocar and John Thrasher. While infused with humor, their works […]
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Ashland Balloonfest to feature cake-shaped balloon
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland Balloonfest (ABF) is serving up a cake that could serve 6,480,132 people – if the cake were real. The ABF Committee is excited to announce 32 balloons, four more than anticipated, will fill the Ashland skies July 2-5 in the 25th celebration of Ashland Balloonfest. Two balloons are Shape Balloons thanks […]
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Weekend’s garage sales just one of many summer events in Bellville
BELLVILLE, Ohio–The village of Bellville saw increased traffic on Thursday with the beginning of the communitywide garage sales. The garage sales event, which continues through Saturday, is sponsored by the Bellville Merchants’ Co-op. But that’s just one of the many summer events that will attract visitors to the community. A free concert will be held […]
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North Royalton teen Emily Krejci named Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A very emotional Emily Krejci was crowned Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen at the Renaissance Theatre on Wednesday evening after three rounds of onstage competition. The 15-year-old wiped away tears as reigning Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen Rosie Westerbeck pinned Krejci’s new crown on her head. Krejci is originally from North Royalton and represented […]