Join us on Ladies’ Night for: appetizers drinks/wine door prizes a silent auction an 80’s music DJ and special Ladies’ vendors Wednesday, May 8th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM By […]
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Where should I go for the 2024 solar eclipse? Your comprehensive guide
RICHLAND COUNTY — Here’s your what/where/when guide for the April 8 total solar eclipse passing over north central Ohio.
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United Way hosts Big Red Bookshelf event at The Carrousel
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County’s Big Red Bookshelf hosted a Big Red Bookshelf event on Monday at the Richland Carrousel Park located at 75 N Main Street in Mansfield. The event included free books, free rides, and free cookies from Buckeye Bakery. There was also a story time reading by Mansfield Senior […]
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Big Red Bookshelf event set for Feb. 19 at Mansfield’s Carrousel Park
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County’s Big Red Bookshelf will host an event on Monday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Richland Carrousel Park located at 75 N Main Street in Mansfield. A book reading of “only one you,” along with a free copy of the book will be given […]
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The Richland Carrousel Park brings holiday magic to the community
As the holiday season approaches, the Historic Carrousel District in Mansfield is gearing up to spread joy, excitement, and a touch of magic to the community. With its festive events and enchanting traditional carousel, it is set to be the perfect destination for families looking to create memorable experiences this holiday season. The carousel can […]
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Pioneer students decorate carrousel for Halloween
SHELBY – Pioneer Career & Technology Center Performing Arts program partnered with Richland Carrousel Park in downtown Mansfield to decorate the animals just in time for Halloween. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras and each animal has a unique mask to bring a new look to the carrousel. Pioneer students made several trips to the […]
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Mansfield Noon Optimist Club celebrates centennial
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Noon Optimist Club is celebrating 100 years of service to the community in October. The Club was formed in October 1923 and is still going strong in October 2023. The Club’s motto is “Friend of Youth.” As part of the Centennial Celebration the organization will be providing free Carousel rides from […]
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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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Editorial: Richland Carrousel Park success proves vision, cooperation can move mountains
It starts with a vision, followed by a plan and then by execution. If our reporting revealed anything in August, it’s that those are three key elements that drive a community’s success. Earlier this month, we told you about a local group’s plan to finally — after three decades — do something with a decaying former […]
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Column: Launching Richland Carrousel Park included ‘cleaning up’ downtown crime
MANSFIELD — The Fourth Street massage parlor owner asked the police officer why her business was suddenly being raided. “There’s a new law,” the officer said, “you can’t operate a brothel so close to the mayor’s new carrousel.” It was a joking remark in 1991, but it rang close to the truth. The Richland Carrousel […]