MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true masterpiece is the community we […]
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Axe Social Lounge: From date nights to game nights in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — In downtown Mansfield, Axe Social Lounge is carving out a place where competition and connection go hand-in-hand. Located at 123 N. Diamond St., Axe Social Lounge offers a mix of axe throwing, arcade games, and board games — creating an experience designed as much for socializing as it is for friendly rivalry. Guests […]
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A winter pause aims to keep the Richland Carrousel turning for generations
From Dec. 29 through Jan. 22, the familiar music will pause as the downtown Mansfield landmark undergoes a focused restoration effort.
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Moore’s Downtown blends tradition, customer care and trusted repairs
MANSFIELD — For more than two decades, Moore’s Downtown has been a trusted name in automotive repair at 57 N. Diamond St. The shop first opened in 1999 under Mary and Art Moore. Their son Mickey later took over, and in 2010, employee Mitch Morrison joined the team. Just one year later, Morrison stepped into […]
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Nostalgia grows as Operation Fandom & Blackbird Records expand their downtown Mansfield store
MANSFIELD — Just steps from the Richland Carrousel stands a collector’s paradise where nostalgia and pop culture collide. Operation Fandom & Blackbird Records, located at 36 W. Fourth St. in downtown Mansfield, celebrates everything from sports cards to vinyl records — and nearly everything in-between. Founded by Joshua Lehman, the business began as a way […]
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Craft beer, community spirit flow at The Phoenix Brewing Company
MANSFIELD — When The Phoenix Brewing Company opened its doors in 2014, it wasn’t just adding another bar to downtown Mansfield — it was bringing back a tradition the city had lost. The idea first took shape in 2012 when a group of local friends and homebrewing enthusiasts started talking about the lack of breweries […]
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From journeyman struggles to a Mansfield staple: The Boot Life® turns 11
MANSFIELD – What started as a frustration over finding reliable work boots has grown into one of downtown Mansfield’s most trusted shops for workers in the trades. Chris and Holly Troupe opened The Boot Life® on Oct. 8, 2014, inspired by Chris’s struggles as a journeyman toolmaker searching for durable boots and Holly’s own difficulty […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment blends discipline, fitness and opportunity in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — A single roundhouse kick changed the course of Reneta Music’s life. In 1991, she joined her brother’s karate class after he told her, “girls can’t do karate.” More than three decades later, Music leads the Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment, a non-profit organization at 44 W. 4th St. that is one of […]
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Relax, It’s Just Coffee brings community together in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — When Paul and Tammy Kemerling opened Relax, It’s Just Coffee at 105 N. Main St., Mansfield didn’t have a true independent coffee shop. A few had tried, but none had lasted. That challenge became his inspiration. A longtime fan of indie coffee culture, the couple saw where others had stumbled and believed he […]