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Two Cousins’ Pizza new owner Nichole Hamilton debuts new menu
MANSFIELD — The smells of fresh dough and melting cheese mingling with spices and marinara has always greeted each Two Cousins’ Pizza customer walking into the North Main Street shop. Under the ownership of Nichole Hamilton, customers also have the opportunity to venture outside their comfort zones with...
After razing old Denny's, Raising Cane's plans new restaurant at Lex-Springmill Road site
ONTARIO ― Denny's is closing its restaurant on Lexington-Springmill Road and Raising Cane's is going to build a new restaurant at the site. According to Raising Cane's plan review application form, filed with the Ontario Zoning Office on June 17, Raising Cane's listed the Denny's address of 720 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. ...
Future Ontario Raising Cane’s poised to take over current Denny’s site
ONTARIO — Raising Cane’s is completing a traffic study with plans for a restaurant in Ontario at 720 N. Lexington Springmill Road. The site currently hosts Denny’s, which has operated at the property since 1979. Raising Cane’s plans to demolish the current structure to build a 48,500 square feet restaurant with a drive-thru.
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2024: A resounding success with economic impact of over $10 Million
MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, was once again the epicenter of rock and metal music, tattoos, and haunted attractions, as it hosted the fourth consecutive sold-out edition of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival from July 19-21, 2024. The event welcomed 75,000 music fans over three days, generating more than $10 million in economic impact for the area and a total of over $50 million since its inception in 2018.
Final Friday returns with familiar favorites, fresh face
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s free, outdoor live music show returns to the Brickyard Friday night with an all-local lineup. The July Final Friday slate includes newcomer Teagan Allen and well-known outfits Sweet Umbra and the Red Ball Jets. “The Red Ball Jets crew does our sound all season, so...
Letter: Community can help with Dog Shelter issues
I feel we should revisit the vision, the dream, when the Dog Shelter (DS) was proposed, planned, designed and built. How can community members, dog lovers and advocates be part of the solution to current challenges, rather than exacerbate problems or escalate conflicts unintentionally. How can we provide an optimal forum for sharing ideas and brainstorming, for engaging in fundraising, grant writing, and educational pursuits? ...
Mansfield Memorial Museum plans online auctions as it restructures to all-military museum
The Mansfield Memorial Museum is restructuring to an all-military museum and will hold several online auctions with Charles Miller & Associates Auctioneers. It's the first of many auctions set to begin as early as September. ...
GALLERY: July 24 Junior Fair results
MOUNT VERNON — Wednesday brought another rain shower to the Knox County Fairgrounds, but it did not deter Junior Fair contestants or fairgoers. Showmanship competitions for Market Dairy Steer Showmanship and Dairy Goat and Pygmy Goat led off the day’s activities. Following are photos and results from the July 24 events.
‘Get busy living’: Mansfield plans ‘monumental’ 30th anniversary event for ‘Shawshank Redemption’
MANSFIELD, Ohio – It’s been 30 years since Andy befriended Red in the yard at Shawshank Prison, since Warden Norton threw a rock at a Raquel Welch poster in Andy’s cell, since Red found the metal box near the big oak tree. Fans of “The Shawshank Redemption”...
Fostering inclusion: The Limitless Livestock Show 2024
MOUNT VERNON — Pigs, cows, horses and chickens were on display at the Limitless Livestock show created by Ansley Daubenmier. Daubenmier, an upcoming Mount Vernon High School senior, has been showing animals at the Knox County Fair for over a decade. She serves as president of Mount Vernon’s FFA chapter and the Smoking and Spurs 4-H club.
Lovina's Amish Kitchen: Lovina shares announcement of another family wedding
Yesterday my husband, Joe, and I celebrated 31 years of marriage. It doesn’t seem possible it has been this long. We were married on brother Albert’s birthday. He would have been 60, but God had other plans for Albert. My thoughts were with Albert’s widow, Sarah, as I thought of the first birthday Albert wasn’t here to enjoy with her. Albert has two sons and a daughter-in-law who share his birthday. ...
Goble up for national award with latest book, 'Go Find Daddy'
Seven books in, Steve Goble thinks he has done his best work. The Private Eye Writers of America agree. Goble, a former journalist who spent many years at the News Journal, is nominated for a Shamus Award for outstanding achievement in private eye fiction for his novel, "Go Find Daddy." ...
Ashland SWCD hosts garden chat on Sept. 4
ASHLAND — Summer’s heat is definitely here, and your garden is probably firing on all cylinders, working on creating delicious, fresh vegetables for you to enjoy this summer and to stock away for winter enjoyment. It might not seem like it, but you can take steps now to...
Broadway Revue at Jack's Place, Trinity Lutheran Church, will benefit Community Foundation
Trinity's Broadway Revue will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, starting at Jack's Place at Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center St., Ashland. The event will showcase the talents of local musicians. Proceeds will support the Ashland Community Foundation. ...
Devo, The Black Keys among 2024 Nashville Film Festival lineup
Devo & Rebel Country will open with This is a Film About the Black Keys closing. The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), a week-long celebration of film, music and culture, has announced that the 55th annual festival will open this year’s event with Devo, a documentary featuring the iconic 1980s de-evolution rock band, and Rebel Country, a documentary exposing and energizing country music culture in Nashville. Then, the festival will close with This is a Film About the Black Keys, a documentary following the band’s remarkable journey to stardom.
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