MANSFIELD — Youths in the care of Richland County Children Services (RCCS) will have a special Valentine’s Day this year. The 3rd annual Valentine’s Card Drive received more than 8,100 items including cards, candy, and toys from the community. In a county-wide appeal, RCCS, the Mansfield United Lions Club, and the City of Mansfield Parks […]
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Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party set for Dec. 17
MANSFIELD — Richland County Children Services (RCCS) in collaboration with Roseland Area Neighborhood Watch President Robert Beatty, the City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, and Maddox Memorial Church of God in Christ, are coming together for the holiday celebration the “Roseland Neighborhood Christmas Party “ for children and families. Maddox Memorial Church Pastor Aaron […]
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Mansfield-area leaders gather for Spread the Light kickoff
MANSFIELD — Leaders from numerous local civic groups came together for a Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield. We ACT (co – founders Angel Singleton, Tim Holt and Brigitte Coles), Community Activist Doc Stumbo, and the Mansfield City School District Peace on My […]
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Spread the Light 2024 to honor safety forces & promoting peace in the community
MANSFIELD — We ACT, Community Activist Doc Stumbo and Mansfield City School District Superintendent Stan Jefferson would like to invite the public to the Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield, to honor local safety forces and promote peace in the community. The Spread […]
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Community collaboration fuels Mansfield City Parks annual ‘Summer Camp’ effort
MANSFIELD — Angel Singleton remembers a conversation she had years ago with Deanna West-Torrence, founder and CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative. “Deanna told me about the food desert in this area and that kids and families needed help, especially during the summer when school is out,” said Singleton, the recreation coordinator for […]
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Mansfield City Schools to host Peace on My Block fair
MANSFIELD — Creating a culture of peace doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why Tom Hager wants to reinforce a year’s worth of lessons with one final push. Mansfield City Schools will host its first Peace on My Block Fair Community Fair on May 16 at Arlin Field. The event will be aimed at the district’s kindergarten through […]
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Mansfield library hosts 34th annual Black History Celebration
MANSFIELD — Latricia Chatman took the long, thin handle of a black comb and pulled it up slowly towards her, separating a section of the wig’s hair. She took it in one hand, coaching a younger girl standing beside her to do the same. “First, you’re going to divide it into three sections,” she said. […]
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Many Shades of Pink set for Oct. 7 at Friendly House
MANSFIELD — Organizers are encouraging the Mansfield-area public to join Many Shades of Pink in celebrating breast cancer survivors and promoting early detection as part of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many Shades of Pink (MSOP) Breast Cancer Awareness organization, was established in 2014, by breast cancer survivor, Wahnita Johnson, and represents all races and […]
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Kirst administers life-saving CPR on potential overdose victim
MADISON TOWNSHIP — David Kirst helped resuscitate a man who wasn’t breathing before first-responders arrived at a possible overdose.