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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Enroll your child(ren) in a vibrant learning environment at RSAA
When the word “school” is said, the typical response is an “ugh” or a question of “Do I have to go?” For any age, learning can be stressful, confusing, and difficult. The Richland School of Academic Arts is combating that with unique class offerings. With open enrollment just around the corner, this could be a […]
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Element of Art builds community through creativity
MANSFIELD — Element of Art Studio & Gallery has served as a creative space in downtown Mansfield for 16 years. The facility supports artists living with developmental disabilities through consistent studio time, professional opportunities, and meaningful community connection. “At Element of Art, we create art every day. But the true masterpiece is the community we […]
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When families fall in the gap, the YMCA opens doors
For many working families in North Central Ohio, finding reliable, high-quality child care is one of the most important — and often most daunting — decisions they face. The process can feel intimidating and overwhelming, especially when balancing work schedules, financial pressures, and the desire to provide the very best for their children. As the […]
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Romance at the Renaissance: a love story 14 years in the making
In 2011, Melanie Vero introduced her not-yet husband, Tony, to the Renaissance Theatre. He’d lived in Mansfield but had never been inside. She had season tickets and a hunch they might enjoy an evening together. “It was literally on Valentine’s Day,” Melanie said. “There was an event called Romance at the Ren with dinner. At […]
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Axe Social Lounge: From date nights to game nights in downtown Mansfield
MANSFIELD — In downtown Mansfield, Axe Social Lounge is carving out a place where competition and connection go hand-in-hand. Located at 123 N. Diamond St., Axe Social Lounge offers a mix of axe throwing, arcade games, and board games — creating an experience designed as much for socializing as it is for friendly rivalry. Guests […]
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The Rule of 72(t): Turning retirement savings into an early paycheck
This article was originally written and published here and submitted by John-Mark Young to Richland Source for publishing. There is a new kind of retiree emerging—what we might call the Everyday Millionaire, Generation 2.0. These are men and women who didn’t stumble into wealth. They were raised—often quite literally—on God’s wisdom and Grandma’s advice, later reinforced by decades of […]
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Donor-Advised Funds, the One Big Beautiful Bill and bunching charitable contributions
This article was originally written and published here and submitted by John-Mark Young to Richland Source for publishing. It was July 4th, 2025. I happened to be down in Orlando, Florida, near one of our firm’s offices in Lake Nona. As summer nights go in Florida, it was still incredibly warm as I sat by the pool around 10:00 […]
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First Congregational’s “big-tent” approach to spiritual life
After years of service in the United Methodist Church throughout Georgia and Michigan, Pastor Brad Bunn found that the congregational church’s collaborative traditions and approach to church life was a perfect fit for his own spiritual journey. Bunn grew up in Georgia around the Fort Benning area, where he learned about spirituality through his grandfather, […]
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Come home to the Renaissance for the holidays
The holiday season is built on small generational rituals, whether it be a Christmas tree in your living room, lighting the kinara for Kwanzaa, gathering around the Advent candles, or even just watching It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) all day long on the 25th. For the Albert family, stepping inside the Renaissance Theatre is the […]