On any given afternoon at the Richland Academy of the Arts (RAA) in downtown Mansfield, the dance studios are filled to capacity. Music echoes through the hallways, young performers run through lines, visual artists refine their technique, and Kenpo students practice martial arts. But behind the energy of nearly 1,900 local students lies a pressing […]
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Catalyst Life Services helps local youth build skills through summer employment
This summer, more than 80 local youth gained hands-on work experience through Catalyst Life Services’ 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program. The program drew strong interest from across Richland County, with 164 youth submitting applications for the opportunity to participate. In partnership with Richland County Job and Family Services and the Richland County Youth and Family […]
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Central Ohio-based Clarence Health offers free, personalized health support
Health questions and concerns often arise outside the doctor’s office. They come while standing at the kitchen counter, looking at a new bottle of medication. They come on the drive home from an appointment, when someone suddenly remembers what they meant to ask. They come a week into a new health goal, when the original […]
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Milestone tribute: Bill and Judy Hess celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Bill and Judy Hess of Shelby are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 25th 1976 at Clay Memorial Lutheran Church in Mansfield, OH. They have shared 50 years of love, faith, family, and devotion to one another. Bill and Judy have been blessed with four children: Tim, Dawn, Mark and Wendy. […]
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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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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 […]