MANSFIELD, Ohio — Most young musicians and artists grow up striving for recognition or fame from their creations. Cody Nicolas, frontman for local band Narrow/Arrow, was one of those. And just recently, the band signed with a record label from California: Other People Records. “Personally, this is something that I’ve been wanting since I was […]
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Area Agency on Aging to host fundraiser for Hawkins Community
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Foundation, along with sponsors for the evening, including: Yellow Brick Road sponsor Mechanics Banks and Ruby Red Slipper sponsors Third Street Clinic, Grahams Auto Mall, Simply EZ Meals, OPOC.US and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser “There is […]
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Farmers’ Markets open: patrons find fresh, local items
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Farmers’ markets around the area are opening for the season, offering a variety of early produce as well as jams, syrup, and baked goods. The Downtown Mansfield Farmers’ Market opened May 29. The market is open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. every Friday on the corner of 4th and Main. There, […]
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Day camp available for local Cub Scouts
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Boy Scouts of America Heart of Ohio Council is offering five three-day summer camp sessions starting June 22 for area Cub Scouts. Mansfield’s camp will begin June 22, with four other sessions throughout North Central Ohio in July. The Cub Scouts, from 7 to 11, have the opportunity to experience archery, […]
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Mansfield Playhouse off to Never Land with ‘Peter Pan Jr.’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – You won’t have to travel to the second star on the right to visit Never Land this weekend – all you have to do is attend “Peter Pan Jr.” at the Mansfield Playhouse. A local cast of 38 children brings to life the classic tale of the boy who refused to grow […]
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Downtown Ashland Bicentennial Kickoff set for June 27
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland’s celebration of its 200th anniversary will heat up with a Downtown Bicentennial Kickoff celebration that will feature a variety of events on Saturday, June 27. The day-long celebration, which is sponsored by Kingston of Ashland, will start at noon at the stage located in Kinnaman Park next to Home Hardware with […]
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‘Mulch’ ado about planting
It’s the middle of June a few years ago, and I’m chatting with an acquaintance. The subject turns to gardening, as it often does when I am involved. (You may consider this fair warning: do not strike up a conversation with me unless you want to discuss gardening.) I mention to her that I am […]
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Hero Challenge to raise funds for Grant Reed
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The 4th Annual Hero Challenge 5K Obstacle Course Run with Fit-Pit Workout Option will be held Saturday, June 20. The event, sponsored by Fit 1 Crossfit and Snow Trails, will donate a portion of this year’s proceeds to young Grant Reed, son of a local firefighter and a hero in his own […]
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Mansfield Playhouse to present ‘Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr.’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Playhouse will open the youth theater production, “Disney’s Peter Pan, Jr” on the Main Stage. Music and lyrics by Sammy Cahn, Sammy Fain, Michael Tumes, Xavier Atencio, George Bruns, Jack Lawrence, Frank Churchill, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Oliver Wallace, and Ray Kelley. Music adapted and arranged and additional lyrics by […]