MANSFIELD — Unity in the community is more than a phrase to the Oasis of Love Church congregation. The church, led by Senior Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr., will again put those words into actions Saturday with the 8th annual Oasis of Love Block Party/Community Fair. “Unity in all communities is what this event is all […]
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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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NECIC hosts ‘NextGen: Leaders of Ownership Festivity’ to empower and entertain local youth
MANSFIELD — The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is excited to announce its upcoming NextGen: Leaders of Ownership Festivity, taking place tomorrow, Saturday, June 8th, at the NECIC Community Outreach Center, located at 486 Springmill St., Mansfield, OH. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is designed for young people […]
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Civil War Living History Days comes to South Park June 8 & 9
MANSFIELD — Most of the historical reenactments at Mansfield’s South Park have been focused on the United States’ Revolutionary War period. But the Richland Early American Center for History is bringing a new era to life in June. The first Civil War Living History Days is scheduled for June 8 and 9. The free event […]
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Experience Bethlehem: Bellville church celebrates Christmas with replica village
BELLVILLE — It’s not every day you see a llama in a church gymnasium. But the weekend of Experience Bethlehem is anything but ordinary for the parishioners at Clear Fork Alliance. One weekend a year, members and friends of the Bellville church host Experience Bethlehem, an immersive tour that helps visitors imagine what life might […]
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Fall festivities, trick-or-treat abound in Richland County
MANSFIELD — Calling every ghoul, goblin and aspiring Spider-Man: spooky season is back. Whether you’re going for a ghastly piece of garb or whimsical ensemble, we’ve got a list of trick-or-treat opportunities below. If you’re still looking for a costume idea, we’ve got your back. Google Trends’ Frightgeist analyzed the most popular Halloween costume searches […]
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Final Friday features David Berry, Triad Band, Cryin’ Out Loud
MANSFIELD — The leaves are changing. Friday night football is halfway through its season. Fall is upon us, and with it, the end of another Final Friday concert series. “It’s been a good season and we’re looking forward to the final one for sure,” said Jennifer Kime, CEO of Downtown Mansfield Inc. “It always goes by […]