MANSFIELD — Join the Renaissance Theatre for the 2024 Pictures on the Plaza Series, featuring three classic family films: Space Jam, Jumanji, and Shrek. Movies will be shown in the Plaza between the Historic Renaissance Theatre and Theatre 166, the grassy area visible from Park Avenue West. Space Jam will be shown on Wednesday, June […]
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MRCPL partners with PCs for People to offer technology & internet solutions
MANSFIELD — A new partnership between the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) and PCs for People will make technology more affordable for those in need. The partnership will also provide low-cost, high-speed internet solutions. As part of the launch of their new partnership, MRCPL will be hosting a pop-up shop on Saturday, June 1. From […]
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Kaleidoscope conversation continued Wednesday at Mansfield library
Seven Richland County organizations gathered with community members Wednesday to discuss poverty and housing issues facing the local area.
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‘We can make a difference’: Mansfielders share thoughts on Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope talk
MANSFIELD — More than 300 people attended Matthew Desmond’s Kaleidoscope Community Conversation on May 7 discussing poverty eradication.
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Kaleidoscope Speaker Series: What you need to know about poverty and housing inequality in Richland County
Local organizations discuss relevancy of upcoming Kaleidoscope Speaker Series event — which will focus on poverty and housing inequality.
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Mansfield library hosts Used Book Sale May 3 & 4
MANSFIEELD — The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) Evergreen Bookshop will be open for the monthly Friends’ Used Book Sale on Friday, May 3 (noon to 5 p.m.) and Saturday, May 4 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). A Preview Sale will be held for Friends of the Library members only on Thursday, May 3 (noon […]
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Open Source: Where can I recycle my eclipse glasses?
MANSFIELD — Ohio won’t experience another total solar eclipse until 2099. If you don’t anticipate being around to watch, you may be tempted to toss your eclipse glasses in the trash. But solar eclipses are actually quite common, with two to three occurring each year in some part of the world. According to the American Astronomical […]
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Alfred Hitchcock meets Monty Python: ‘The 39 Steps’ opens Friday at the Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Alfred Hitchcock was the undisputed king of movie suspense and thrills. The Englishman directed 50 feature films in a career that spanned six decades, including “The Lady Vanishes,” “Rebecca,” “Lifeboat,” “Spellbound,” “Rear Window,” “Vertigo” and, of course, “Psycho.” But the often dour-faced Hitchcock never took himself, or his work, too seriously. “A good […]
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Drive Thru Easter event slated for March 23 at South Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department will host its 4th annual Drive Thru Easter event at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at lower South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield. There will be Easter candy, small items and lots of community cheer for children and parents as they drive through lower South […]
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Mansfield Richland County Public Library presents “Votes for Women” exhibit
MANSFIELD — In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library presents “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence.” This is a poster exhibition organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibit will be displayed at the Main Library at 43 W. Third St., […]