MANSFIELD — Artists of all disciplines are invited to participate in the eleventh installment of the Membrane Constellation Exhibition, a dynamic, community-centered showcase that has been uplifting local creativity since its founding in 2017. Over the years, the exhibition has featured hundreds of artists and continues to serve as a platform for original, thought-provoking work. […]
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Diaz, McCruter-Polk seek election to Mansfield City Council Fifth Ward
MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz wants to continue to represent the 7,608 residents of Mansfield City Council’s 5th Ward as a political independent. Joetta McCruter-Polk, in her first run for political office, seeks to return the ward to the Democratic Party side of the ledger. With no Republican in the race on Nov. 4, one of […]
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Aging out of Foster Care is subject of May 9 forum at OSU-Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Richland County Youth and Family Council, in collaboration with Richland County Children Services, is hosting a pivotal event titled “Aging Out of the Foster Care System…What Now?” This forum, scheduled for Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. in Eisenhower Hall at The Ohio State University at Mansfield, aims to shed light on the challenges […]
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Letter to the Editor: Resource rich, coordination poor
Late 2020 brought an influx of unhoused individuals into our community for a variety of reasons. During that time, we were not prepared to serve the massive needs that came with such a wave of calamity. Mansfield’s only homeless shelter, Wayfinders Ohio (formerly known as Harmony House) was at full capacity, and reports of unhoused […]
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Mansfield voters will have choices among 4 City Council races in 2025
MANSFIELD — Voters will have ballot choices in May and November in terms of selecting members of Mansfield City Council. The filing deadline for the May 6 primary election was Wednesday at 4 p.m. and it appears no council candidate will walk through the entire 2025 election cycle unchallenged, according to the Richland County Board […]
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BearCat: New $392K armored SWAT vehicle expected to soon be in service
MANSFIELD — A new $392,539 armored rescue vehicle primarily to be used by the countywide Allied Special Operations Response Team will soon arrive for duty. That was the message Tuesday night from Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch to City Council members, letting lawmakers know a nearly two-year wait is over. The four-door Lenco BearCat […]
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Downtown Wigs opens in new space
Downtown Wigs carries synthetic wigs, as well as human hair and specialized wigs. It also offers hats, women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, hair care products and cosmetics.
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New ‘shoot house’ enhances versatile training for Mansfield police dept.
MANSFIELD — Mansfield police Chief Jason Bammann found himself on the wrong side of the law Friday morning. But it was all in good fun. The chief was part of a nerf gun simulation of the the department’s recently completed “shoot house” at 310 Miller Parkway, which already has an outdoor shooting range and a […]
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Asian Taste serves Chinese, Vietnamese dishes on Lexington Ave
MANSFIELD — Asian Taste serves specialties including General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, beef with broccoli and brisket pho.
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Reneta Music celebrates opening of Academy of Karate & Empowerment
MANSFIELD — Music Academy of Karate & Empowerment founder Reneta Music said she prioritizes empowerment, safety and growth in her studio.