SHELBY, Ohio – Shelby locals got a taste of the barbecue life Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the pavilion behind Marvin Memorial Library, thanks to Ben Lash, owner of The Vault Wine Bar, and the library. The barbecue basics class, which was put together by library assistant Shelly Krystofik, gave participants an opportunity to learn essential […]
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Suspects in custody after Park Avenue shooting
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Police Department took three suspects into custody on Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired in the vicinity of Park Avenue West. Sgt. Nelson Kilgore with the Mansfield PD stated 19-year-old Rasheed Lewis, 22-year-old Lamondre Mosley and 22-year-old Antoine Boyd are all being held at the Richland County Jail this evening […]
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St. Peter’s Boy Scouts have long history of giving back to community
MANSFIELD, Ohio — You’ve probably witnessed, or even made use of their handiwork a time or two. The outdoor exercise equipment, or “parcourse,” at the B&O Bike Trail, 400 feet of boardwalk at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, the corn hole boards and horseshoe pits at South Park–those are just a few of the numerous projects […]
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Mend Mansfield prepares for Each One Reach One rally
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mend Mansfield Coalition is gearing up for its next big community event, the Each One Reach One march and rally to take place on Saturday in downtown Mansfield. Starting at noon, marchers will travel from the Renaissance Theatre to downtown Mansfield’s Central Park in a demonstration to encourage hope and nonviolence […]
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TSIA to offer night of laughter, fun at the Renaissance on Aug. 15
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Comedians Tammy Pescatelli, Jimmy Shubert and Tom Simmons will perform stand-up comedy as part of the 29th Annual Third Saturday in August (TSIA) Comedy Club at the Renaissance Theatre, Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. TSIA, which has featured popular comedians like Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, aims to provide […]
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Mansfield City Schools will continue search for treasurer
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Mansfield City Schools will have to continue its search for a new treasurer. During a special meeting held by the Mansfield City Schools Board of Education on Monday evening, Board President Renda Cline said the candidate for the treasurer position, Annette Harmon, withdrew her application. Shortly after starting the meeting, the board […]
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St. Xavier touts top team at inaugural Westbrook golf tourney
MANSFIELD, Ohio – A mixture of elite high school golf programs from around Ohio met on the links Monday, Aug. 10, at Westbrook Country Club for the inaugural Westbrook High School Golf Invitational. The tournament teed off at 1 p.m. and featured 11 programs, including perennial powerhouses Cincinnati Moeller, Cincinnati St. Xavier, and Centerville, as […]
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Fabric and sentiment stitch together show in Butler
BUTLER, Ohio – “Friendships are sewn—one stitch at a time,” reads an adage for quilters. That saying was visually laid out this week during Butler’s Community Fest at Three Crosses United Methodist Fellowship where the Three Crosses Quilt Guild displayed their craft. “There’s more to quilting than bedding,” Joan Harter said, “You’ve got pictures, clothing, mementos. […]
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Blueberry festival ripe with activities, attractions
LEXINGTON, Ohio — The 13th annual Lexington Blueberry Festival returns Aug. 13-16 at Lexington Community Park, with numerous activities ripe for the picking. The event will feature live entertainment, rides, games, vendors, a petting zoo, among other attractions. Thursday night, a one-mile glow run will be held at 8:30 p.m., followed by the Blue Lights […]
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Shelby City Council approves needed jail expenditures
SHELBY, Ohio –Shelby City Council passed an emergency ordinance last week to appropriate $68,000 towards the Shelby Jail due to an influx of unexpected prisoner costs. Shelby Police Chief Lance Combs explained to council that the original budget of $65,000 for the year turned out to be a vast underestimation. “Our expenditures for half of […]