MANSFIELD, Ohio – Thanks to the generosity of one Mansfield local, the city again has a live Christmas tree for the holidays. Linda Teagardner donated the large evergreen tree from her 420 Agate Ave. property, giving downtown its holiday centerpiece. She said the city approached her about donating the tree. “I just thought it was […]
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Hauger’s interception ignites Cubs
LUCAS, Ohio — He had a career-high eight receptions for 89 yards, but the most important grab Lucas sophomore Jackson Hauger made Friday night was as a defensive back. The Cubs trailed Tiffin Calvert 7-0 in the Division VII, Region 24 semifinal and the Senecas were on the march after recovering a Lucas fumble. That […]
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What an entrepreneurial spirit and $35,000 in debt got Ben Shaum
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Ontario 2010 graduate Ben Shaum has a tendency to work his way out of trouble, according to his mother Toni Shaum. In March, Ben decided to start his own business. So he went to the bank, took out a business loan and bought a computer numerical control machine from EZ Cut CNC […]
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History uncovered at St. Matthew Lutheran Church
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Pieces of local history were uncovered Sunday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, located at 426 Sherman Place. During a church service appropriately named, “Cornerstone Sunday,” church members Ron Pittenger and Brian Armstrong removed items from a copper box that had been contained in the church’s cornerstone for close to 100 years. Two […]
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Richland Academy set to perform holiday classic
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland Academy of the Arts gave a taste of things to come Saturday night, hosting a preview party of its upcoming holiday performance. The academy dancers will put on “The Nutcracker” three times between Dec. 4 and 5 at Shelby High School. While the dancers have performed the classic before, Richland […]
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Neos presents ‘A 1940s Nutcracker’ set in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Neos Dance Theatre will present “A 1940s Nutcracker” at the Renaissance Theatre for two shows on Dec. 12. This production blends classical ballet with contemporary dance to offer a new spin on a holiday classic, Neos officials said. Set in 1940s Mansfield, the innovative retelling of the classic “Nutcracker” story dances through […]
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Lexington senior to play at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
LEXINGTON, Ohio — Thanksgiving for Logan Pelphrey went beyond the scent of turkey and pumpkin pie filling the air. The Macy’s Parade was a fixture. He dreamed of taking part someday in that American tradition with huge balloons, colorful floats, live performers and numerous bands. On Thursday, Nov. 26, Logan’s dream will come true. The […]
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Mansfield’s Paul Bunyan dwarfed NFL
MANSFIELD — It’s been nearly a century since Mansfield legend Pete Henry signed his first pro football contract with the Canton Bulldogs. When it happened, on Sept. 17, 1920, it was headline news in both Canton newspapers. “Giant Tackle Casts Football Fortunes Here; Henry Comes Into Kennel of Bulldogs,” the Canton Daily News blared. At […]
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Snow Trails welcomes winter with Zozo Party
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Snow Trails Winter Resort lit a fire to welcome the coming winter Saturday night on the slope behind the Snowflake Loft. The massive bonfire was the main attraction of the resort’s eighth annual “Zozo Party,” a fun-spirited get-together centered on lighting an effigy of a ghostly beast named Zozobra, also known as […]
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Color, sparkle, and dreams wrap wreaths for girls’ group
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Enjoying lunch, milk and cookies included, and sharing the results of their handiwork made for fun afternoon for some local girls Saturday. The Cookies and Milk Project hosted its 2015 Annual Wreath Making Workshop Saturday at the UMADAOP Community Outreach Center on Trimble Road. More than 50 people attended the event: girls […]