President Obama departs the White House Wednesday aboard Marine One headed to campaign in the swing state of Ohio. (Photo Credit: Lesa Jansen, CNN)August 1st, 20129:00A...
Month: August 2012
Obamas are empty-nesters, with daughters at camp
By Katherine Skiba Tribune reporter1:48 p.m. CDT, August 2, 2012 Chicago Tribune ...
New taxes proposed for arts, tourism
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The end of summer and the living is easy….
Late August is just perfect for lazy, hazy outdoor activities As we recover from the hottest summer on record, it’s time to slow the pace a bit, and engage in some gentler outdoor activity. Camps, family vacations, and public pools have wound to a close, and now, what to do to keep the kids engaged as everyone transitions to back to school mode. ...
Antique show, flea market: \’It\’s treasure hunting\’
MANSFIELD — More than 2,000 people flocked to the Richland County Antique Show and Flea Market over the weekend, for things that jump out at us,” said Marla Beal, of Me...
Mansfield Ski Mogul Makes Hall of Fame
MANSFIELD — In the 1960s David Carto heard Columbus investors were looking to start a ski resort near Mansfield. As leader of the newly started local ski club, Carto f...
Muralist brings his talent to the Grand Strand
Art can be an easy offshoot from one’s occupation. Tom Bishop of Garden City Beach has spent many of his 52 years on Earth in construction and remodeling. Back h...
17th Cruise-In brings hundreds downtown
MANSFIELD — Hundreds of people flocked downtown Saturday to look at cars and more from days gone by at the 17th annual Heart of the City Cruise-In. Russ and Joan Chap...
Made to Order: Oak Park Tavern has tradition of quality
Seems like in today’s world we tend to what is new, trendy, fashionable and in style. Most times, we are in for a disappointment. You see, nothing compares to doing s...
Guard Room named for Ohio Brass Co.
MANSFIELD — More than 125 years after its inception, the Ohio State Reformatory is still ripe with activity. On Wednesday, a dedication ceremony was held inside the fa...