MANSFIELD — There were plenty of smiles Saturday at Richland Carrousel Park for the annual easter egg hunt. Divided into three sections surrounding the Carrousel , 1- to 4-year olds, 5- to 7-year olds and 8- to 10-year olds – the egg hunters packed the grassy patches with anticipation. Volunteer Bob Hunn raised his hand […]
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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood at The Ren on April 26
MANSFIELD — The legacy of the beloved “Mister Rogers” lives on with the hit television series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, from The Fred Rogers Company and airing daily on PBS KIDS. Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard Trolley to delight live audiences with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! coming to the Renaissance Theatre in […]
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Richland Co. company, authorities monitor drone market
MANSFIELD — Ohio is embracing aviation technology in the form of public safety, even as federal law struggles with the increased technological advancements and their impact in our communities. Ryan Anschutz, a drone expert at HYSight Technologies, a local company specializing in the sale and service of unmanned aircraft vehicles, said the state is leading […]
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OSU-M students donate, deliver water to Flint
MANSFIELD — Some members of Ohio State University-Mansfield’s Social Work Student Association did not go to a southern beach for spring break. Instead, Terrahl Del Taylor, a graduate student and six other from the department helped move a U-Haul truck with 10 tons of water to Flint, Michigan, to distribute via Catholic Charities. The goal […]
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Ohio Rebels, local 2nd grade team, wins AAU tourney
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Rebels, a team of local AAU second grade basketball players, won the All-Ohio Nike Grassroots Tournament in Whitehall last weekend. The team, coached by Johnny Brooks, topped Martins Spartans 18-6 and All-Ohio Red 15-11 in pool play. In Sunday’s title game, Ohio Rebels knocked off All-Ohio Red yet again, 8-4. Players […]
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6-year old MMA phenom is shy, except on the mat
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Phoenix Hunter is shy. It’s why he missed being on America’s Got Talent and Little Big Shots. But with a record of 100 mixed martial art wins and 16 loses this year, the 6-year old lets his work on the mat do most of the talking. The Mixed Martial Arts prodigy, affectionately […]
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Stars shine in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ohio — If he was going to break the News Journal All-Star Classic assists record, Lexington point guard Joey Zahn would need a little help from a longtime friend. Zahn’s record-setting 10th assist came as time expired in the North’s 114-93 win in the 38th edition of the showcase event Thursday night at Lexington […]
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STOMP artist stomps on bullying at Mansfield rally
MANSFIELD — A powerful message, delivered through drumsticks and buckets, rang through Mansfield Senior High School’s halls Thursday: show respect to others and stop the bullying. To get the message across, Elec Simon, a touring percussionist with STOMP and motivational speaker, formed a drum circle made of Mansfield students of all ages. Simon visited five […]
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Tiberi talks Trump, trade, taxes at chamber lunch
MANSFIELD – Rep. Pat Tiberi spent time delivering tough truths while heralding Republican accomplishments at the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce’s first legislative luncheon of the year. From the start, Tiberi outlined a number of measures Congress has accomplished despite a checkered perception. “We actually have gotten some things done,” he said. “Social Security, Medicare, […]
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Beyond Dreams…Within Reach: Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center looks forward to exciting future
Raemelton has been in operation at the same South Trimble Road location since 1995. This past December, the purchase of the historic Black Estate was finalized via donations from John and Peter Black and the Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation, as well as an anonymous gift in memory of John Taylor. This has given […]