MANSFIELD — An afternoon of games, door prizes, refreshments and more awaits the community on Oct. 17. That’s the date for the Richland County Community Baby Shower, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Join the Community Health Access Project, along with many other vendors for this inclusive event at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. […]
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Teddy Bear concert features ‘The Spooky Old House’ at Mansfield library
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre will host the first of its three Teddy Bear Concerts of the 2024-25 Mechanics Bank Education Series on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. “The Spooky Old House” concert will be held in the Community Room at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library’s Main Location, located at 43 West Third St., […]
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Richland County Republicans seek applicants to fill Zader seat on Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Republican Party has placed a “help wanted” sign in the Mansfield City Council window. Resumes and letters of interest are being sought from City of Mansfield residents interested in replacing outgoing At-large Councilwoman Stephanie Zader. Zader announced Aug. 20 she is stepping down from her position, effective Sept. 30. She […]
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Mansfield Richland County Public Library expands weekly free meal service
MANSFIELD — Due to the program’s success at the Main Library, Mansfield Richland County Public Library is expanding its partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to help fight food insecurity in Richland County. Beginning Thursday, Sept, 12, the Butler, Madison, and Plymouth branch locations will join the Main Library in offering Backpack Meals to […]
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Friends of the Library sale set for July 12 & 13 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale on Friday, July 12 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, July 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library members only on Thursday, July 11 (noon to 5 p.m.). […]
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Mural Stories set for July 13 at Mansfield Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library and Mankind Murals, Inc. will host the Mural Stories Event, Sat. July 13, at 10:30 a.m. This program will feature submissions from the Mural Stories Contest, the announcement of contest winners, local artist presentations, interactive storytelling, a scavenger hunt, and more. This interactive, family-friendly event will take […]
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Adventure Begins summer program starts June 3 at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library invites the community to participate in the annual Summer Library Program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, from June 3 through July 27 at all nine locations, at the Bookmobile, or online at mrcpl.org. This program encourages reading among people of all ages, decreases summer reading loss in students, and engages the community […]
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Mansfield main library to distribute free weekend meal bags starting May 9
MANSFIELD –The Mansfield Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) is partnering with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) to help fight food insecurity for Richland County’s children. Starting Thursday, May 9, the MRCPL Main Library will begin distributing Backpack Meals to children 18 and under. Each Backpack Meal bag includes a shelf-stable two-day supply of meals, including two breakfasts, two […]
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Writers of all ages asked to move imaginations with Mansfield event
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Richland County Public Library and Mankind Murals, Inc. present a Mural Stories Writing Contest. Richland County, Ohio has a rich tapestry of vibrant murals adorning its streets, each telling a unique story of our community’s history, culture, and aspirations. We invite you to become a part of this living narrative by […]
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Richland Soil & Water Conservation District promotes Stewardship Week
MANSFIELD – Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD), in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th annual Stewardship Week from April 28 to May 5. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.” Richland SWCD is a member of NACD, which oversees the […]