MANSFIELD — Donna Calderhead couldn’t have asked for a better retirement gift. After 26 years in education, Calderhead is retiring as the art teacher at Malabar Intermediate School. Her last day of class is Tuesday. She spent Friday night in an airplane, soaring over the city of Mansfield with a front row seat as the soldiers […]
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Parachutes, fireworks & food trucks: Peace on My Block festival returns to Arlin Field
MANSFIELD — The U.S. Army Golden Knights are set to descend on Arlin Field this month. Weather permitting. The Peace on My Block Community Festival will take place May 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Arlin Field. The event will feature a performance by the United States Army’s Golden Knights Parachute Team at approximately 7:30 […]
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Golden Knights team to perform at May 29 Peace On My Block event
MANSFIELD — The Peace On My Block committee has announced that this year’s festival will be on Friday, May 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Arlin Field in Mansfield. “We are honored to announce that the United States Army Golden Knights Team will perform at this year’s festival at 7:30 p.m.,” organizers stated. “The Golden […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thank you, Mansfield
Dear Editor, A big Thank You, Mansfield! On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Mansfield City Schools hosted the Second Annual Peace On My Block Community Fair at Arlin Field. Once again, the Mansfield community was gracious with donations exceeding over $22,000 to help fund the event. Over 35 community organizations came together to offer resources, games, […]
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2nd annual Peace on My Block party draws crowd to summer fun at Arlin Field
MANSFIELD — Peace on My Block returned to Arlin Field for the second straight year and once again did not disappoint. Members from every corner of Mansfield came together to help promote safety and peace in the community. The Peace on My Block initiative works to create a sense of city-wide responsibility through connections, involvement and […]
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Peace on My Block festival postponed due to weather
Due to the weather forecast for later this week, the Peace on my Block committee has made the decision to reschedule our POMB Community Fair for next Thursday, May 29th. We hope that the weather will be warmer next Thursday, which will allow the Mansfield community to enjoy the event. We look forward to seeing you on […]
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Peace on My Block Community Fair Returns to Arlin Field on May 22
Editor’s Note: Due to the weather forecast for later this week, the Peace on my Block committee has made the decision to reschedule the Community Fair. It will now take place next Thursday, May 29. Gates will open at 5:15. MANSFIELD — The Mansfield community is invited to an evening of unity, celebration, and positive […]
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Peace on My Block Party: Donations, community partners sought for May event
Editor’s Note: Due to the weather forecast for later this week, the Peace on my Block committee has made the decision to reschedule the Community Fair. It will now take place next Thursday, May 29. Gates will open at 5:15. MANSFIELD — Tom Hager wants to show students that peace can be fun. That’s why the […]
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Mansfield-area leaders gather for Spread the Light kickoff
MANSFIELD — Leaders from numerous local civic groups came together for a Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Graham Auto Mall, 1515 W. Fourth St. in Mansfield. We ACT (co – founders Angel Singleton, Tim Holt and Brigitte Coles), Community Activist Doc Stumbo, and the Mansfield City School District Peace on My […]
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Spread the Light 2024 to honor safety forces & promoting peace in the community
MANSFIELD — We ACT, Community Activist Doc Stumbo and Mansfield City School District Superintendent Stan Jefferson would like to invite the public to the Spread the Light kickoff on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. at Graham Automall, 1515 W. 4th St., Mansfield, to honor local safety forces and promote peace in the community. The Spread […]