LOUDONVILLE — I finished a race on Sept. 9, and, for a brief moment, experienced the elation of being in the lead. Happiness, however, is fleeting — especially when your legs and body cannot physically keep up. I can see how being in the lead of a race is motivating, though. The urge to maintain […]
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Mansfield Family Festival canceled due to weather
MANSFIELD — Due to the severe weather forecasted for the Richland County area on Saturday, July 29, 2023, the 2023 Mansfield Family Festival is canceled. Due to the size of the event, there is no 2023 rescheduled date. “While we are disappointed not to be able to host this amazing community event, the Festival Planning […]
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Deborah Fleming To Read at Main Street Books April 26
Main Street Books is happy to announce an upcoming book talk with Ashland author and poet, Deborah Fleming. Her latest book, Resurrection of the Wild: Meditations on Ohio’s Natural Landscape will be published April 14. Join us on Friday, April 26 for a book talk and discussion at 6pm. About the book: Author Deborah Fleming, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Allow chickens in Mansfield
Dear Editor, Two years ago, when I first heard about allowing chickens in Mansfield, I wasn’t sure it was a good idea. I envisioned all the common concerns. Rather than taking anyone’s word for it, I researched the issue for myself. Many cities in Ohio and the USA allow urban chickens. That told me Mansfield […]
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Nutrition and exercise: fact, fiction and fantasy
MANSFIELD — Local residents can learn the facts about nutrition and exercise during an upcoming lecture presented by OhioHealth Director of Cardiopulmonary Sleep and Hyperbaric Medicine Kerry Green on Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wellness and Prevention Center located in the new medical office building at Mansfield Hospital. His topic will be […]
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Talking taxes
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Historically, many people don’t think about taxes until they’re facing the April 15 deadline. But by then, it’s too late to do any productive planning. One of the best ways to save on income taxes is to max out your 401(k). You can contribute up to $17,500 into your 401(k) in 2014 and […]
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How to make the most of your IRA
MANSFIELD, Ohio — With so much media attention spotlighting retirement planning these days, you’d think the United States is a nation of hardcore investors, well-versed in the intricacies of all sorts of financial products. But the truth is most Americans know relatively little about one of the most effective tools for securing their financial futures: […]
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Madison swim team holding 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run Oct. 4
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The 3rd Annual Madison Swim Team 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run Presented by Blevins Fabrication Corporation will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Madison Comprehensive High School. The Kids’ Fun Run will start at 11:30 am and the 5K Run/Walk will start at noon. Registration fees for the Kids’ Fun […]
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Crestview FFA educates elementary students through Food for America
On Thursday, May 14, the Crestview FFA Chapter held Food for America, its yearly community development event. Food for America is a program made to teach FFA members leadership skills by educating elementary students and the community about agriculture. Chapter members acted as group leaders and station leaders during this event, educating Crestview Elementary School’s […]
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6th Annual Race Car Show to benefit St. Jude’s set for May 3
The 6th Annual Race Car Show to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will be Sunday, May 3 at Firestone, 1282 Park Avenue West, Mansfield. The event is sponsored by Firestone and Advance Auto. This car show provides the opportunity to see real race cars, up-close. Attendees will have the opportunity to have their pictures […]