LOUDONVILLE — The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum’s Speaker Series continues this month with a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Shawshank Redemption on Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. In the late spring of 1993, a young Mark Jordan had the opportunity to check something off his bucket list: Be in a movie. […]
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Tourism provides $457 million boost to Mansfield/Richland County economy
MANSFIELD — Lee Tasseff knows the value of the tourism industry to Richland County Literally. The longtime president of Destination Mansfield-Richland County told City Council on Tuesday evening that tourism generated more than $457 million in total economic impact during 2023, creating $58.9 million in local tax revenue in 2023. That includes $13.4 million from […]
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Classy & jazzy: Ohio State Reformatory announces 30th anniversary fundraising gala
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an inaugural gala on Dec. 2. Held at The Ohio State Reformatory, the event will offer live music, dancing, dinner and a silent auction, all in support of the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society. The non-profit organization maintains and operates the Reformatory, a […]
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History Knox author pens ‘Get Busy Living: Doing Time in Shawshank’
MOUNT VERNON — In 1993, budding young writer Mark Sebastian Jordan had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work as a background actor — an extra — in a Hollywood movie. Figuring it was something to check off on his bucket list, Jordan joined the supernumeraries for the filming of The Shawshank Redemption. Little did he think […]
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Shawshank campers: Airstream enthusiasts to converge on Mansfield for “Reformatory Rally”
MANSFIELD – The historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield will play host to the “2024 Reformatory Rally,” a unique gathering of Airstream campers from across the country, Sept. 12 to 15. Hosted by Mansfield locals Annamarie Fernyak, Michele Newmeyer, and Kristen Wiltanger, this event will bring together nearly 40 Airstreams for an unforgettable experience inside […]
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Column: Enjoy Shawshank nostalgia, but let’s focus on something Andy Dufresne said
MANSFIELD — We love a good nostalgic moment in Mansfield, sitting around and talking about how good things used to be. When the sun shone brighter. When the streets were always paved. When the jobs paid more. When the living was easier. “I remember back when … ” is one of our favorite moments. Certainly, […]
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Road closures, traffic delays expected for Shawshank Hustle
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Division of Police would like to inform the community of the road closures and traffic delays expected on Saturday, Aug. 10, due to the “Shawshank Hustle” at the historic Ohio State Reformatory located at 100 Reformatory Road. The southbound lane of Olivesburg Road/ State Route 545 will be temporarily closed between […]
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News Man Weekly: Shawshank, presidential campaign chaos and the Olympic Games
MANSFIELD — The sixth edition of the News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In Tuesday’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Dan Smith from the Ohio State Reformatory Preservation Society and Jodie Snavely from Destination Mansfield-Richland County to talk about plans for the upcoming 30th anniversary celebration of The Shawshank Redemption […]
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From Shawshank to Stand-Up: Pete George brings humor to Mansfield Playhouse
Nationally touring headliner Pete George has performed more than 8,500 comedy shows. He has headlined at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the House of Blues and Hard Rock Casino in Cleveland, winning critical acclaim. George was in the Shawshank Redemption and will be returning from Los Angeles to participate in a Q & A panel […]
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Your full guide to Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2024
MANSFIELD — In a few days, the population of Mansfield will grow by around 75,000 as the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory. The festival — held July 19 to 21 — officially starts Friday, but festival goers who plan to camp at the Richland County Fairgrounds are expected to […]