As lightning lit up the sky outside, rain-soaked sponsors of 33 Forever’s Birthday Walk carried their booths from the Carrousel’s lawn to shelter inside, lining up alongside two children’s birthday parties already underway. Attendees who had come prepared to walk 3.3 km downtown (starting promptly at 11:33am) followed them inside. And stayed. What could have been […]
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For generations, Crowe’s Shoes has kept Mansfield on its feet
MANSFIELD — Few businesses can say they’ve stood the test of time like Crowe’s Shoes. For 90 years, the full-service shoe store has anchored downtown Mansfield, outfitting generations of customers with quality footwear. Located at 56 North Main St., Crowe’s Shoes specializes in men’s and women’s shoes — from dress and casual styles to athletic […]
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Nine valiant students honored at the 2026 McGowan Courage Awards
The Rotary Club of Mansfield celebrated the 59th year of its McGowan Courage Awards on May 5th at Kingwood Center Gardens. In 1968, Brigadier “Bill” McGowan created the award to celebrate and recognize local high school students who have faced life experiences of adversity and hardship with extraordinary courage, tenacity, and fortitude. This year, the […]
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As McGowan Awards approach 60 years, the mission never wavers
MANSFIELD – Each May, a group of students, families, and faculty gather to sit inside Kingwood Center Gardens, the room often filled with the sounds of applause, tears, and stories that most people will never hear. For the 59th year, Rotary Club of Mansfield member Brigadier “Bill” McGowan’s Courage Awards are back to honor 9 […]
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Business Connect event to link entrepreneurs with free support
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Richland County will host a Business Connect: Small Business Resource Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Community Room, 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The event will connect local entrepreneurs and small […]
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Turnkey opportunity: Historic Butterfly House in Downtown Mansfield for sale or rent
The charming pastel yellow house located on 20 N. Mulberry St. in Mansfield is for sale or rent. Lovingly known as the Butterfly House, the restored 19th century home and former headquarters of Mind Body Align is ready to become the next occupant’s dream business. This distinctive creative space was completely rebuilt in 2016 and […]