Life & Culture News

MANSFIELD -- G. Tate and Associates Community Service plans to acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month with two specific events.

The couple said they love the rhythm of Ohio's four seasons, as well as all the entertainment and dining options in Richland County.

MANSFIELD -- Even before he was a professional pastor, Walter Jordan II was a man of the people.

MANSFIELD - The Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation announced grant awards during its winter reception on Jan. 24 at the Foundation.

Kathy Watson, Office Manager for Abruzzi & Burks General Dentistry and Prosthodontics, was scrolling through Richland Source one night when she saw a post about a couch giveaway. 

MANSFIELD -- The Renaissance Education Department announces that it will again offer its Improv Underground program, a free theatre improvisation course which is part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series.

MANSFIELD -- “Contemporary Selections from the Roy Gottlieb Collection,” a multi-media exhibition in the Foundation Gallery and the Upper Gallery, will kick off the first of an impressive lineup for the 2020 Exhibition Series at the Mansfield Art Center.

SHELBY -- Erica Thomas, District Administrator of Richland Soil and Water Conservation District has accomplished a lot since her reign began one year ago.

Morgan and Wendy Broadhead had never seen "Homestead Rescue" on television.

SHELBY -- Little Buckeye Children's Museum has announced the debut of a new traveling exhibit thanks to the generosity and support of The Shelby Foundation!

ASHLAND – Several Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media students received finalist awards in the national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards competition for their work with the university radio station WRDL.

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra will present its fourth concert of the 2019-2020 OhioHealth Symphony Series, “Revolutions” on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield.

MANSFIELD -- SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing Mansfield aims to bring the city together to encourage and support one another in good and challenging times.

MANSFIELD — According to data compiled by Public Health Nursing at Richland Public Health, flu season has arrived in Richland County.

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield Youth Theatre (“MY Theatre”) will present 13, The Musical, at the Renaissance's Theatre 166, March 27, 28, and 29 as a part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

MANSFIELD -- Under the direction of Lori Turner, the Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre announces auditions for its production of Kiss Me, Kate on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre.

ASHLAND – Cynthia Petry keeps her art supplies in tubs.

MANSFIELD – The next training and orientation session for Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) Volunteer Precipitation Monitors will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Richland SWCD office located in the Richland County Longview Center at 1495 W. Longview Av…

MANSFIELD – The Pearl Conard Gallery at Ohio State Mansfield presents “That which brought you here, will take you out,” an exhibition curated by Cameron Granger and featuring the work of artists Eloisa Amezcua, Annie Chrissy Burley, Shabez Jamal, and Sydnie Jimenez.

BELLVILLE -- Ten-year-old Domenic Lupo ambled in wide loops, seemingly unaware of everything but the bright orange basketball he was dribbling.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is a continuing series on Ashland's Adam Fox, a Richland Source employee, who is on a quest to scale the highest peak in each state, dubbed highpointing. Past climbs here: Utah, Ohio/Indiana, Alabama/Mississippi/Florida, Oregon, California, Rhode Island, Delaware, Kansas/…

MANSFIELD -- Infants, children and adults can get the shots they need at our Neighborhood Immunization Clinics staffed by public health nurses from Richland Public Health.

MANSFIELD -- Community Health Screenings are free health assessments from Richland Public Health nurses for Richland County adults at locations close to home.

The oldest son of Phil and Miss Kay Robertson, Alan (Al) Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty’ is coming to Ashland this May. 

MANSFIELD — Richland Public Health’s annual “Winter Hike for Health” on Saturday, Feb. 8, will be at two locations. In addition to the traditional hike at Malabar Farm State Park, Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield is joining in the day’s healthy fun.

MANSFIELD -- Multiple personalities will be on display Saturday, Jan. 18, at 5 p.m. at La LUNA, which is located at 32 North Walnut Street.

Scout Construction LLC founder Josh Mobley has run his own company for nine years and knows how projects should come together. Last summer, he accepted a job with boisterous Marty Raney on "Homstead Rescue," a project he will never forget.

MANSFIELD -- The Renaissance Theatre will host the second of its three Teddy Bear Concerts in the 2019-2020 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m.

ASHLAND -- Hot on the ruby heels of Renée Zellweger’s Oscar nomination for her role in Judy, the Ashland Symphony Orchestra will present the music of Judy Garland on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert M. & Janet L. Archer Auditorium at Ashland High School.

ONTARIO – The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees: Colonel Michael Howard, Jason Painley, Dawn Herner, and Becky Plank.

MANSFIELD -- The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development announced they are sponsoring a trip to Portugal in October 2020.

MANSFIELD -- Tickets are now on sale for The Visual Bucket List Foundation’s Dining in the Dark experience on Saturday, Feb. 22 at The Kehoe Center in Shelby.

BELLVILLE -- Jimmy Fisher flexed his arms at his side before swinging them upward and out to loosen his should blades. His face was set with sober determination as he pulled on a pair of black gloves and bent over to pick up a six-foot Christmas tree. Spectators cheered "Go Jimmy!" from the …

Though Saturday's rainy, warm weather didn't make it feel like wintertime, the Mohican Winterfest celebrated the season anyways with its annual ice sculpture display in downtown Loudonville. 

LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville has announced a number of upcoming free classes, which should be of particular interest to homesteaders with a sweet tooth.

Last Thursday, Bellville Mayor Teri Brenkus took a selfie with Mount Vernon High School senior Owen Baughman after seeing him perform an act of kindness at his place of work, the Coshocton Avenue Taco Bell. Brenkus posted the photo on Facebook, along with a caption explaining what Baughman had done. The post immediately went viral, as people across the country lauded Baughman's generosity.

MANSFIELD -- Join the North End Community Improvement Collaborative at its next Neighbor Up Night on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m.

MANSFIELD - Mayor Tim Theaker and Parks and Recreation Manager Mark Abrams have announced The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department will host a series of Family Craft Nights where parents can bring their children to the park to do a craft with them for free.

Loudonville's annual Mohican Winterfest will take place Friday, January 10th through Sunday, January 12th.

MANSFIELD -- Mansfield parkrun, a free, timed 5K held weekly at North Lake Park, will be celebrating its third anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 18. 

MANSFIELD – We ACT, Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Mansfield Safety Service Director’s Office would like to invite the community to the Spread the Light kickoff on Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield.

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library will be hosting its annual Black History Celebration at the Main Library on Saturday, Feb. 1 with festivities running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MANSFIELD - The Connections Fund of the Richland County Foundation will award grants during a Winter Reception Jan. 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Foundation, 181 South Main Street, Mansfield.

The City or Mansfield needs to do a better job of helping those who attend the INKCARCERATION music festival to the downtown businesses.

MANSFIELD -- The Renaissance Youth Opera Theatre will present a musical classic on Feb. 1 and 2, 2020 at the Renaissance Theatre, with “Annie Get Your Gun.”

MANSFIELD -- It was a pleasant surprise when the first child born in Mansfield this decade had a deep connection to the hospital in which she was born.

The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (MIMA) has scheduled their annual celebration in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

SHELBY -- In 2018, the Women’s Fund of The Shelby Foundation launched the “100 Women for Shelby” initiative. The goal was to bring 100 caring, giving women together who share a mutual goal of enriching the community.