The 2025 Mid-Ohio Shrine Club Bike Fest will begin its roar early Saturday morning, with events scheduled from 8 a.m. until dark.
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A soaked Saturday at Inkcarceration: One man’s journey from the photo pit to the campgrounds
MANSFIELD — By the time Slipknot roared, “If you’re five-five-five, then I’m six-six-six,” I was already shirtless and soaked — my Metallica tee crumpled in my back pocket, camera tucked in my bag, wrapped in layers of towel and poncho. Saturday started drier and with sunny skies above. By 2:30 p.m., I was inside the […]
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Slipknot, Marilyn Manson rock the OSR grounds at 2025 Inkcarceration Festival
MANSFIELD — Slipknot was playing its only planned show in the United States on Saturday night. Canton native Marilyn Manson was back home in Ohio. A crowd of around 30,000 fans welcomed them with a roar as the final two acts of the evening. It was a wild and rainy night on Saturday at the […]
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Rain or shine … or rain: Inkcarceration rolls into third day under cloudy skies
MANSFIELD — Rain or shine. That’s any outdoor music festival in Ohio during the summer. The 2025 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is no exception. Persistent rain, especially Saturday night, apparently didn’t dim the power vibe on the grounds of the famed Ohio State Reformatory, during an evening highlighted by Slipknot and Marilyn Manson. It […]
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How does Inkcarceration handle accessibility for fans?
Inkcarceration partnered with All in Events — an organization which works with live event organizers to create inclusive experiences.
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More than 40 tattoo artists give Inkcarceration its edge
MANSFIELD — The sound of humming needles filled the second floor of the historic Ohio State Reformatory this weekend as Inkcarceration returned to Mansfield for the seventh edition of the festival. More than 40 tattoo companies were invited to take part this year, headlined by artist Paul Booth. Booth, also known as the “dark lord […]
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Inkcarceration 2025 marks ‘biggest year yet’ for music and tattoo festival
Day one of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival kicked off Friday with a new, expanded festival footprint for 2025.
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Open Source: When will Mansfield’s water meter replacement program be complete?
Question: “When is the city going to complete the water meter conversion? I have left messages for the mayor and utility collections, but haven’t received a reply. Residents deserve an answer, this has been going on too long.“ MANSFIELD — A $17.3 million citywide water meter replacement project that began five years ago may finally […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment preps for annual camp
MANSFIELD — The Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment held its monthly belt test on July 7. Thirteen students participated, showcasing their skills and earning new belt ranks. This small, but determined, group also sparred, demonstrating their ability to control their punches, kicks, and emotions. Lucas Keinath was promoted to green belt. As a tradition, […]
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OhioHealth equips hospitals, ERs with metal detectors
MANSFIELD — OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances. As of May, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital had screened all visitors, associates, and providers at its […]