MANSFIELD – The Kaleidoscope Speaker Series is thrilled to announce that Sarah Brokaw, psychotherapist, author, and expert in personal growth, will take the stage on Thursday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. The event, which is open to the public, will explore how individuals of all ages can embrace life’s transitions with […]
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Beth DeLaney honored with annual ATHENA award during chamber event
MANSFIELD — Spherion Mid Ohio franchise owner Beth DeLaney is good at a lot of things. Just don’t count accepting awards as one of them. DeLaney said she was “very honored” on Wednesday to join a group of nearly 40 Richland County women who have received the ATHENA award. “I think it’s hard to accept […]
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Rain produces a soggy show for Final Friday at The Brickyard
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story and art was provided by Rob Stroul. MANSFIELD — The rain trimmed the crowd significantly at Friday night’s Final Friday concert in The Brickyard. Still, those with umbrellas were treated with live music and a bevy of food trucks that stuck around to the end. Special thanks to Dave and Jeremie from […]
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Women’s Leadership Connection — Taking Up Space set for Sept. 18 at DLX
MANSFIELD — The Women’s Leadership Connection series will have its next event on Sept. 18. The event takes place at the DLX Kobacker Room from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch is served as part of the presentation. This series, designed especially with women in mind, is being hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. […]
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Music, food, fun characterize Final Friday at The Brickyard
MANSFIELD — Final Friday had some stiff competition to draw a crowd on Friday night at The Brickyard. High school football is in full swing, rain delayed the event about an hour, and the heat index did its usual August thing. But revelers still descended on downtown Mansfield to experience the festival of live music […]
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Hiser earns Marketer of the Year honor at Spherion’s national meeting
MANSFIELD – Jessica Hiser of Spherion Staffing and Recruiting (Spherion) in Mid Ohio, under the local franchise ownership of Beth DeLaney, was recently presented with the Marketer of the Year award during the company’s annual National Meeting. Hiser was the sole honoree for this company-wide recognition for her outstanding marketing acumen, which helped Spherion Mid […]
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My first 48 at South by Southwest: Immersing in the experience and eliminating self-doubt
“Passengers, please secure your tray-tables and personal belongings as we make our final decent. Welcome to Austin!” In that moment my stomach flips and I think to myself, How did I get here, and why me? What value can I possibly bring back that will impact tangible change for the community I call home? My […]
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‘Mansfield Rising’ plan to get new faces & inspiration in March
MANSFIELD — Many recent improvements in downtown Mansfield can be traced to Austin, Texas. That’s where the origins were born for ideas found in Mansfield Rising, at the annual South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in 2018, attended by 15 local residents. Six years later, a second group is ready to help the Mansfield Rising plan […]
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School Specialty donates $20k in supplies to Lexington schools
LEXINGTON — The gym at Lexington High School roared with thunderous applause and screams of delight. Varsity cheerleaders ruffled gleaming poms poms and led the student body in cheers. “L-E-X! L-E-X!” The end-of-the-week assembly wasn’t a typical pep rally. Students in grades PreK through 12 filed into the gym for a special surprise. Representatives from School […]