B.J. Price and Adam McElroy from Skate Ohio join the show this week, which includes a recap of opening weekend at the Mansfield Speedway.
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No sled? No problem: Skate Ohio brings back its free sled sheds
MANSFIELD — The scrape of plastic on the snow, the rush down a hill and the laughter at the bottom holds many memories for people during the winter months. This year, Skate Ohio plans to help make more of those memories with the sled sheds which are available for community members at Liberty, Burton and […]
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Skate Ohio planning ‘micro park’ in Mansfield’s Maple Lake Park
MANSFIELD — A Skate Ohio pop-up skate park was a success five months ago in Maple Lake Park. Now the Mansfield-based organization — armed with a $12,000 donation and the cooperation of the City of Mansfield — plans to return with something more permanent on a portion of the tennis courts at the park along […]
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Skate Ohio announces historic multi-year partnership with legendary artist Andre Miripolsky
MANSFIELD — Skate Ohio and Miripolsky LLC are proud to announce a groundbreaking multi-year partnership with internationally acclaimed pop artist Andre Miripolsky, marking one of the most significant cultural collaborations in the region’s history. Miripolsky — best known for his iconic visual work with Elton John, including the celebrated Piano Key Suit painting — has long embodied the […]
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Lexington OKs Skate Ohio plans to revitalize village skate park equipment
LEXINGTON — B.J. Price and Skate Ohio want to do for Lexington what the organization has already done for Shelby. Namely, bring the community skate park back to life. Lexington Village Council on Monday night helped move the project forward by voting unanimously to have Law Director John Studenmund draft a letter from the village […]
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News Man Weekly: ‘Giving Tuesday,’ Main Street update and Hillsdale in state title game
MANSFIELD — The 24th episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by special guests from Skate Ohio and Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring in honor of Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to generosity and giving back. Here in Richland County, we’ve got […]
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‘Unreal’ feeling: Skate Ohio celebrates opening of revamped Shelby skate park
Local non-profit Skate Ohio put on a Jam and Best Trick event in Shelby to celebrate the grand re-opening of Louis “Louie” Beach skate park.
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Join the ride: Skate Ohio’s community vision
Editor’s note: This post was written and submitted by Skate Ohio. Skate Ohio isn’t just a non-profit organization; we’re a movement that’s redefining the way people experience sports and community. Our purpose is clear: to provide alternative athletic opportunities that extend beyond traditional norms. As a non-profit, our heart beats for the thrill of skateboarding […]
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GALLERY: Newsroom After Hours alt rock and indie night
MANSFIELD — September’s Newsroom After Hours concert featured live performances by Indoor Model, Hard Hat, Wanted Alien, Jonathan Hape and Jeff Ritz. In addition to a lineup of Ohio artists playing original songs, Skate Ohio brought ramps and rails and fire twirlers performed in the alley.
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Skate Ohio unveils renderings of Shelby skate park transformation
B.J. Price unveiled renderings — by FiELD9: architecture — of the upgrades Skate Ohio plans to bring to Shelby’s Louis Beach skate park.