MANSFIELD – Locals looking for a place to host a birthday or bridal party, attend a paint and wine class, or simply have a day of pampering can look no further than Salon Sorellina. Located just above Salon Vivace (which is located at 18 W. 4th Street), Salon Sorellina is emerging as the newest event […]
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Cougars hope for strength in numbers in Mager’s 2nd season
OLIVESBURG – They say there is strength in numbers. If that’s the case, then this year’s Crestview football team should be pretty mighty. The Division VI team has 73 players on its roster heading into the 2016 season, an increase of nearly 100 percent from last season. The main reason: second-year coach Dan Mager. “When […]
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Mansfielder travels to Rio to combat sex trafficking during Olympics
MANSFIELD — A group of 17 Christians, one of them from Mansfield, approached young women in south Rio De Janeiro’s Red Light District each day over the course of a week. Their goal was to show the legal prostitutes the goodness of Jesus and the word of God. Sex trafficking is a significant issue during […]
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Richland Chronicles Chapter 4: Meeting Amelia
Editor’s Note: This is an ongoing series which runs each Thursday morning titled the Richland Chronicles Volume 2, by author Paul Lintern. It is set in the summer of 1831 and tells the story of Richland County through the eyes of young people. This is the second in a three-book trilogy. Volume 1 was Amelia Changes […]
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Lexington Blueberry Festival King and Queen crowned
LEXINGTON — Lois Urban was shocked when she was crowned Wednesday night as the senior citizen’s Blueberry Queen. “It’s really strange because I didn’t expect this,” she said. “I didn’t think I was in this thing. I mean I was surprised when she called my name, I didn’t believe it.” John Wirick was also introduced […]
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Lucas ready to continue success under Friday night lights
LUCAS — The Lucas Cubs took their community on an unforgettable ride last fall. A deep playoff run galvanized the entire community. This year coach Scott Spitler said his team knows it has work to do building on that legacy. “They’ll have to go out and earn it, and we can only do that one […]
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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign kicks off at Richland Public Health
MANSFIELD — Lieutenant Mike Vinson of the Mansfield Post Ohio State Highway Patrol joined his profession due to the damage by impaired drivers he saw in Richland County. “I’m a local kid. I grew up in Madison Township. For some of you a little bit older you can probably remember the 70’s and 80’s State […]
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AU grad Kibwe Johnson fails to qualify for hammer throw finals in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO — Former Ashland University track standout Kibwe Johnson failed to qualify for the finals in the hammer throw at the 2016 Olympics after he scratched on all three attempts in the first round Wednesday morning. Fellow Americans Rudy Winkler (71.89) and Connor McCullough (72.88) also failed to make Friday’s finals. A throw […]
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Livestock auction, tractor pulls help Richland County Fair combat weather issues
MANSFIELD – Despite weather limitations, the Richland County Fair enjoyed a number of bright spots last week. According to Jason Snyder, president of the Richland County Agricultural Society, the fair welcomed strong crowds for the two nights of tractor pulls and the rodeo — despite the rodeo being cut short due to rain. “We had […]
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The Alchemists push theatre boundaries in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – By definition, an alchemist is a person who practices alchemy – a power or process that changes or transforms something in a mysterious or impressive way. In this fashion, a brand-new group of local playwrights calling themselves The Alchemists hopes to transform the local theatre scene by adding its voice to the mix. […]