MANSFIELD — It may look effortless on stage when nearly 50 local youth perform “The Spongebob Musical” onstage at the Renaissance Theatre this weekend. But the audience may have no idea the amount of work that goes into making this rollicking youth show come to life on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday […]
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Men’s Garden Club salutes Jim Kulig during annual dinner
MANSFIELD — Usually, members of the Mansfield Men’s Garden Club aren’t very good at keeping secrets. Yet they managed to surprise Jim Kulig during the club’s annual beautification awards ceremony Tuesday night. After awarding each honor listed in the program, grade club president Doug Versaw lingered at the microphone. He told the crowd there was one […]
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Mansfield City Council to discuss ‘Miracle Mile’ traffic safety
MANSFIELD — Improved traffic safety on the so-called “Miracle Mile” is the scheduled topic Tuesday evening during a Mansfield City Council safety committee meeting. Mansfield police Chief Keith Porch and Assistant Chief Jason Bammann are expected to discuss potential steps to crack down on speeding and “cruising” on Park Avenue West, primarily between Home Road […]
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Local unions host Labor Day celebration
MANSFIELD — Justin and Misty Grove stood in the shadow of the carrousel. The smell of hot dogs wafted from a grill towards the dozens of people waiting in line. The Grove’s 3- and 4-year-old daughters stood between them, wearing matching pink dresses and strappy white sandals. One proudly showed off the bag of candy she […]
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Jericho Wall dedication: Remembering the lives of loved ones lost to addiction
MANSFIELD — Nick Lemon loved to garden, build waterfalls and forage for wild mushrooms. Brandon Crawford was the father of two, known for his contagious smile and sense of humor and for being a jokester. He was fun loving and inspired others through his encouraging words. Keisha Robson, who had four children, was a tomboy […]
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Two Mansfield murder suspects in custody
MANSFIELD — The two suspects from a Sunday morning homicide on Blymyer Avenue are in police custody, both charged with murder. Michael Lee Coffee Jr., 30, turned himself into police Monday afternoon and Avanta Shemar Dakota Payne Adams, 22, was arrested at his workplace, according to Jason Bammann, the city’s assistant police chief. Both men […]
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Ford F100 restoration brings Ashland family closer together
Lily Bowen sat in a small chair eating string cheese Saturday afternoon, patiently waiting for someone to ask about her 1977 Ford F100.
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GALLERY: 26th Heart of the City Cruise-In downtown Mansfield
The 26th annual Heart of the City Cruise-In covered Mansfield’s downtown Saturday as car enthusiasts gathered for the 12-5 p.m. show.
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GALLERY: Richland Carrousel Park 32nd Anniversary
The Richland Carrousel Park in downtown Mansfield celebrated its 32nd anniversary Saturday afternoon with several scheduled activities.
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Trailblazing legacy: Entrepreneur, speed enthusiast Mickey Rupp dies at 87
MANSFIELD — Mickey Rupp packed several lifetimes of living into his 87 years on earth. Born Herbert Edward Rupp II on Jan. 17, 1936, in Mansfield, the business owner, entrepreneur and sportsman died Aug. 20 at his home in the city where he was born. The son of Anna Belle (Cox) Rupp and Herbert Rupp, […]