MANSFIELD — The Richland Early American Center for History (REACH) is hosting a free event Saturday in South Park in honor of Johnny Appleseed’s 250th birthday. Festivities will include educational displays, historic demonstrations, live entertainment and vendors. It’s one of several events paying homage to the American horticulturist and folk hero in the coming weeks. […]
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Festivals & fireworks: Check out Richland County’s July 4th festivities
MANSFIELD — Independence Day is right around the corner and with it, a variety of community parades, festivals and fireworks shows. Mark your calendars now — since the 4th of July falls in the middle of the week, several classic events begin this weekend. We’ve got a full breakdown below. Ontario 4th of July Festival The […]
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Juneteenth quilt raffle to benefit NAACP scholarship fund
MANSFIELD — Quilting is about community for Yolanda Allen. It’s an activity that brings people together. It’s also a chance to give back. For forty years, the Chat and Chew Quilter’s Club has met to share a meal and quilt together. In addition to personal projects, they’ve sewn blankets for senior citizens and homebound individuals. Last […]
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Crowfest 2023 opens at Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD — The canvas for Samantha Scheneider’s latest oil painting was so big it didn’t even fit upright in her basement. She spent weeks painting it sideways. Her hard work paid off Saturday, when the Shelby artist won Best in Crow for her larger-than-life oil painting Metanoia. Schneider said she completed the painting in about […]