Life & Culture News

Editor's Note: This is the third of an ongoing series on mental health through the campaign KnowItB4UNeedIt, which encourages community members to educate themselves on the social services Richland county has to offer. These stories encompass local mental health services and ways to get help…

MANSFIELD — The Storybook Trail at Kingwood Center Gardens will feature a new book for the winter season beginning Jan. 4, 2021. 

ASHLAND -- Due to the pandemic, local Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) advocates, Chad and Sheila Schrack, have found a creative way to harness the spirit of their annual Polar Bear Dip at Charles Mill Lake and rally other advocates from all across the country to join them.

MANSFIELD -- Effective Dec. 7, 2020 the Friends of Gorman Nature Center Board completed a change in name from the Friends of the Gorman Nature Center to the Friends of the Richland County Park District (RCPD) to better align with and represent the function of this group.

MANSFIELD -- The Mansfield mental health non-profit, 33 Forever, Inc., provided a special Christmas Eve dinner for those clients of Catalyst Life Services unable to be with their families this holiday due to their ongoing care over the holidays.

Twelve-year-old Stanzi Moser of St. Edward School in Ashland flew to Tulsa, Oklahoma this past November to compete in the 2020 Pinto World Championship. 

Attempting to write a Christmas carol that had something to do with Ohio, I manifested a charming tale of a newly recruited United States soldier visiting an Ohio barroom on Christmas Eve, only to be whisked away by an abroad French enchantress.  

MANSFIELD — Extreme cold weather forecasts usually come in mid-January, but temperatures in the single digits are possible for the holidays and evening temperatures will be in the teens later.

MANSFIELD -- Richland Academy of the Arts is excited to announce the first-ever premiere of The Nutcracker, available on the Richland Academy YouTube Channel starting December 24 at 5:00 pm. This online-streaming event will allow the magic of the Christmas spirit to fill the hearts of all wh…

MANSFIELD – The Richland County Foundation Board of Trustees approved $254,038 in grants during its December meeting.

REYNOLDSBURG – The Ohio Department of Agriculture today released the official dates for the 2021 fair season.

MANSFIELD -- The East Central Ohio Region of the American Red Cross has a critical need for three new volunteers in the Mansfield/Richland County area.

Karen and Greg Cook are asking Santa Claus to take the pandemic away. Using thousands of Christmas lights, the Ashland couple wrote "Santa take COVID away" on their barn roof -- where the jolly old elf cannot miss it. 

MANSFIELD -- Snow Trails kicks off its 60th anniversary season Friday, offering skiing, snowboarding and tubing, according to an email press release from the facility.

MANSFIELD -- Get a behind the scenes look at The Ohio State University Marching Band from current Band Director Dr. Christopher Hoch and Drum Major Brayden Deemer during the virtual Kiwanis and Rotary Club joint meeting on Dec. 22.

The history of aviation extends for more than 2,000 years, and for as long as it’s been around Mansfield has contributed to its advancement. 

TOLEDO -- While holidays can be a joyous time for many families, they can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s.

Bob Kern grew up on a farm with his family. From an early age, he and his brothers learned the ins-and-outs of farming, although their parents managed most of the responsibilities.

MANSFIELD — The annual Brighten A Christmas project will take place this year for Children’s Cupboard Outreach in partnership with Kingdom Grace Fellowship Church Overseer Pastor Renea Collins, Universal Refrigeration, Shenandoah Ministries, City of Mansfield Safety-Service Director Lori Cop…

SHELBY – The FISH Food Pantry announces the following closures during the upcoming holiday season:

SHELBY -- Most children approach Santa with a hefty wishlist, but Emerie Benedict was determined to give Santa something special during his visit to Shelby on Saturday morning.

Though the pandemic has canceled many holiday celebrations, COVID-19 isn't stopping people from enjoying the traditional light display at Landoll's Mohican Castle.

POWELL, Ohio – How do you begin to celebrate and say thank you for a life-changing 42-year career?

CUMBERLAND – The Wilds is welcomed an adorable female white rhinoceros calf, who was born in the rhinos’ large, heated barn during the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 9. 

MANSFIELD -- Renaissance Performing Arts has added Dreamgirls: The Virtual Concert Experience to its winter lineup as an online streaming production.

COLUMBUS -- The Columbus Symphony will take its 2020 holiday celebration to the broadcast airwaves with “The Columbus Symphony Holiday Spectacular.”

Cleveland Financial is sponsoring its second-annual photo contest aimed at highlighting the holiday lights currently decorating downtown Mansfield.

The Tiny Tim Shoppe allows children to Christmas shop for family and friends with the help of a volunteer

Christmas in the Village will continue Dec. 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

MANSFIELD-- Renaissance Performing Arts has canceled all December events amidst the rising numbers of Covid-19 throughout the community.

MANSFIELD -- The fireplace inside South Park’s historic log cabin is impressive -- a sandstone hearth spans most of the north wall, stretching toward the ceiling and enveloping a brick fire pit big enough to warm the whole 比特币交易app哪个好home -- even on a 40-degree day.

MANSFIELD -- In cooperation with local and state health guidelines for social distancing during the recent surge in COVID19 cases, the 2020 Downtown Mansfield annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, held in partnership with the City of Mansfield will be hosted virtually this year.

MANSFIELD -- The Renaissance Theatre will offer a new series of REN-spiration Classroom sessions beginning the week of Dec. 13.

FREDERICKTOWN—The Fredericktown community is preparing to host its 20th annual Christmas Walk and Charity Auction on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 7 p.m.

MANSFIELD -- The sounds of the season will come alive as The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present its “Holiday Pops” concert with two performances at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield.

MANSFIELD ─ This year’s Holiday Fair at Mansfield Art Center is far more important than normal for Ohio artists.

LOUDONVILLE — An old Victorian Christmas tradition is getting a new twist this year, with the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum in Loudonville announcing an outdoor, community-wide scavenger hunt.

ASHLAND -- Hospice of North Central Ohio’s Tina Marie Heibert and Ralph Tomassi recently met with Steve Bates president of Ashland Eagle Riders to accept a check in the amount of $ 4,800 from both the Ashland Eagle Riders and The Fraternal Order of Eagles #2178 in Ashland.

DAYTON — Ohio’s Hospice is offering Hope for the Holidays, a virtual memorial program to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season. This program is available through Pathways of HopeSM, a grief and bereavement service of Ohio's Hospice.

MANSFIELD -- A local organization, Project One ARC Empowerment Center (located at 378 Park Ave. West), has announced its first annual bike drive.

ASHLAND -- On a frigid and rainy November afternoon at Brookside Golf Course, a bench dedication ceremony honored an individual who embodied the exact opposite of what the weather was trying to portray.

MANSFIELD – Mayor Tim Theaker is pleased to announce the City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission has designated two trees for Heritage Tree Status.

The Christmas holiday is just around the corner, which means it's time for the Samaritan’s Purse annual Operation Christmas Child mission. 

LEXINGTON -- Light Up Lexington will go on, according to Brenda Wilson, the village's clerk of council.

MANSFIELD -- Renaissance Performing Arts is pleased to announce an addition to its December event line-up called ‘Winter Wonderland Showcase.’

The Mansfield Playhouse -- in response to rising COVID-19 concerns from patrons, staff and cast members  -- has postponed current productions until further notice.

MANSFIELD -- The City of Mansfield has received many inquiries from residents about leaf pickup.

MANSFIELD -- As a way to spread kindness to the community during this unusual Thanksgiving season, team members from JPB Professional Marketing will be giving away 100 turkeys on Friday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or while supplies last.