MANSFIELD — A phone call, a ride to an appointment, or help finding the right resource can make all the difference for someone facing a difficult situation. That’s the kind of work Lavandalyn Bentley does every day as a community health worker (CHW). On Friday afternoon, Bentley and other community health workers were celebrated during […]
Buckeye Imagination Museum
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Buckeye Imagination Museum welcomes traveling exhibit from Ohio Help Me Grow
MANSFIELD — Buckeye Imagination Museum is excited to open a new traveling exhibit featuring the Help Me Grow iSandbox from Bright Beginnings. This innovative exhibit, which combines technology with hands-on play, is designed to inspire the next generation of curious minds by providing an engaging experience that allows visitors to interact with dynamic augmented reality […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club introduces Ontario preschoolers to Buckeye Imagination Museum
MANSFIELD — Foam blocks scattered across the Buckeye Imagination Museum floor as a group of preschoolers worked together to build a play area. Laughter and smiles broke out as the blocks slowly turned into something bigger — and fun. This activity filled the museum Tuesday morning as around 70 Ontario preschool students spent the day […]
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Business After Hours at Buckeye Imagination Museum on 09/25/2025
Business After Hours at Buckeye Imagination Museum Date: 09/25/2025 Time: 05:00 pm-07:00 pm Location: 175 West Third St., Mansfield, OH 44902 Organizer: Buckeye Imagination Museum Cost: $5 Contact and more info: estuart@richlandareachamber.com About the event: Bring a new or gently used book (children’s and adult books needed) for Altrusa’s Little Free Library for an extra […]
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Buckeye Imagination Museum announces departure of executive director Fred Boll
MANSFIELD – Fred Boll announced Tuesday that he will step down Aug. 1 as executive director at the Buckeye Imagination Museum. Boll’s decision reflects a personal milestone, as he prepares to welcome his first grandchild and assumes a new leadership role closer to family. “The Buckeye Imagination Museum has been more than just a job […]
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Mansfield police, Lexington Moose lodge help create child IDs
MANSFIELD — Police officers helped record the child’s height, weight, fingerprints and photos to store on a CD to help locate them in an emergency.
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Optimist Club celebrates Optimist Day with 40+ preschoolers
MANSFIELD — Forty-one preschoolers from Lucas Local and Plymouth-Shiloh Local School districts were treated to Buckeye Imagination Museum Feb. 13 for Optimist Day.
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Safe Surfin’ Child Safety ID program set for Feb. 22 at Buckeye Imagination Museum
MANSFIELD — The annual Child Safety Identification Program, “Safe Surfin,” will be held at the Buckeye Imagination Museum, 175 W. 3rd Street Mansfield, Ohio on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be held in conjunction with the Lexington Moose Lodge #2511 and will include representatives from many of our local […]
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OSU Mansfield students set for success in engineering technology
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Ross Bishoff from The Ohio State University. MANSFIELD — Sam Ratvasky and Alec Vanderbilt have become quite adept at engaging with heavy hitters from the academic and industry worlds. That’s because the Ohio State Mansfield seniors have had an abundance of practice due to their time in the engineering technology program. […]
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2024 holiday gift guide: 31 unique local gift ideas
Explore 31 unique local gifts for everyone this holiday season! Support local businesses and find the perfect present. Shop now!