Pretty lofty ideal, huh? But it’s something I believe in or I quite literally would not be attending South by Southwest with the second delegation sent as part of the Mansfield Rising effort. To be selected to represent the “education” portion of OUR city is a reality that a humble kid from Greenwood Avenue has […]
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The heart of Mansfield
I scored tickets to Joe Rogan and friends at the Mothership on Tuesday for $50? I have seen Esther Perel and Laurie Santos, two people that have transformed my life, speaking right in front of me, in the flesh? I saw Danny Brown and Ilana Glaser from two rows back? And I still have two […]
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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 native off and mushing in 2024 Iditarod Sled Dog Race in Alaska
ON THE IDITAROD TRAIL, Alaska — Mansfield native Matthew Failor is off and mushing in the 2024 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. After the traditional ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday, the 38 mushers in the field of “The Last Great Race” left from nearby Willow on Sunday afternoon, launching a journey of nearly 1,000 miles […]
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Ontario man killed in car-motorcycle crash on Ohio 314 Sunday afternoon
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Ontario man was killed Sunday afternoon in a car-motorcycle crash on Ohio 314 north of Millsboro Road. According to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Joshua Miller died at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital after a crash at 3:38 p.m. Troopers said Miller was northbound on Ohio 314 while […]
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Ready, set mush: Mansfield native has big hopes for 2024 Iditarod race
WILLOW, ALASKA — Matthew Failor has a lot more responsibilities these days than when he mushed in his first Iditarod Sled Dog Race more than a decade ago. — Husband to Liz, whom he married in 2020. — Father to Theo, born just eight months ago. — Business owner of Alaskan Husky Adventures, which provides […]
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Boys Basketball Roundup – February 27, 2024
Boys Basketball Roundup – February 27, 2024
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Roby Foster Miller Earick Insurance acquires BHE Agency
MANSFIELD — Roby-Foster-Miller-Earick Insurance has announced the acquisition of the BHE Agency of Galena, Ohio.
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Four-part series on Sternbaum murder trial begins Monday
The four-part series revisits the Dec. 4, 1952 murder of Leah Sternbaum and the ensuing trial of her husband, Max.
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Ontario’s Sansalone advances in University of Wisconsin business competition
ONTARIO — Tony Sansalone advanced his tufting business to the finals of the 15th annual Arts Business Competition at the University of Wisconsin.