MANSFIELD — Sam VanCura had a light-bulb moment 30 years ago after listening to a very funny warm-up act at the Renaissance Theater. He heard Jimmy Malone, who he remembers as being “so funny.” After the act, VanCura told three of his friends about the act and how he wanted to start a Comedy Club […]
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Missing Mansfield teen arrested in Norwalk
MANSFIELD — A missing Mansfield teen was arrested Wednesday in Norwalk, according to Maj. Joe Masi of the Richland County Sheriff’s office. McKenna Clinage, 15, was arrested by Norwalk Police after they received a tip as to her whereabouts Wednesday afternoon. She was transported to the Richland County Juvenile Detention Center. Clinage was reported as […]
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Lutheran Faith Church sends items to WVa. flood victims
MANSFIELD — A U-Haul truck, filled with relief supplies, pulled out of Lutheran Faith Church Thursday on its way to Caldwell, Ohio. The 40-person congregation worked with the Mansfield community to collect household items for the victims of the floods in West Virginia after the water wrecked many of their homes and damaged a vast […]
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Ashland man killed in U.S. 250 crash early Thursday
ASHLAND — A 54-year-old Ashland man was killed in an accident early Thursday morning that closed a portion of U.S 250 north of Ashland. According to the Ashland Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Terry J. Martin died in the crash that happened around 3:44 a.m. Thursday near County Road 956. Martin was driving […]
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New Business: Salon Sorellina pampers for parties
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 […]