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Inkcarceration Festival 2024: Day Two Recap
If you missed reading our recap for the first day, check it out here. After a day of sonic celebration that ranged in style from the overtly theatrical to the straightforward, the 6th annual Inkcarceration Festival entered its second day to slightly different conditions. Whereas the previous day was marked by warm yet breezy weather conditions that played well to the open-air setting and some substitutions in the day's lineup were in the cards due to flight cancellations, day two saw hotter conditions coupled with a stage presentation that went more according to plan as the country's infrastructure began recovering from the CrowdStrike outage that had reaped havoc upon most of America's airlines. With a roster of acts both new and old, modernity continued to be the flavor of hard-rocking brilliance that would take center stage on Saturday, July 20th, and remind all of why this 3-day event at the Ohio State Reformatory has become one of the biggest in the nation.
Arrest Made in Fatal Interstate 70 Bus Crash Resulting in Six Deaths
GRANVILLE – Jacob McDonald, 60, of Zanesville, has been arrested following a tragic crash on Interstate 70 last year that claimed the lives of six individuals. The Licking County Prosecutor’s Office has brought forward charges including six counts of aggravated vehicular homicide, nine counts of vehicular assault, and eleven counts of assault against McDonald.
Shiloh man killed in motorcycle crash at Ganges Five Points Road
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – A Shiloh man was killed Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Franklin Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Paul Huffman, 45, was transported to OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, the Patrol reported. The incident took...
Fatal Crash on State Route 96 at Ganges Five Points Road
Franklin Township – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Mansfield Post, is investigating a fatal crash involving a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan and a 2018 Harley Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle on State Route 96 at the intersection of Ganges Five Points Road. Paul Huffman, age 45, of Shiloh, was operating...
New services & resources available at the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
MANSFIELD — Mansfield/Richland County Public Library (MRCPL) has recently added several new information resources and services for library customers. MRCPL library cardholders can now enhance their language learning goals with access to Rosetta Stone Library Solution. Whether patrons want to learn a new language, further their ESL learning as...
Mid Ohio Powersports owner Ewart: ‘Our machines are robust, well-built, they have good warranties’
Mid Ohio Powersports stands as a hub for all things recreational vehicle-related, catering to a diverse clientele that includes everyone from farmers and contractors to avid trail riders. Owner David Ewart underscored the versatility and utility of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other motorsports machines in various applications, noting their...
Inkcarceration boosts Mansfield food trucks
MANSFIELD — Sadie Stewart remembers when her food truck was one of the only Richland County trucks serving Inkmates a few years ago. The owner of Mad Meltz, Stewart said 2024 marks her team’s fourth year at Inkcarceration. Richland County’s Athena Gyro Express and Grunt Grub also set up at the festival this year.
Inkcarceration Festival 2024: Day One Recap
Entering its sixth year, the annual Inkcarceration Tattoo and Music Festival made a vibrant return this year, infusing Mansfield, Ohio, with a spectacular blend of visual and auditory art, set against the evocative backdrop of the historic, now-closed Ohio State Reformatory. Rock, metal, and body art have been intertwined since...
Inkcarceration economy: Visitor dollars add up to millions for Mansfield, Richland County
Carl Guidotti spent $13 for a large slice of pizza for Kaedyn Barnett Saturday and $13 for a Locked Up Lemonade for Kaedyn's mom as they listened to the band Uncured before taking a tour of the Ohio State Reformatory during the Inkcarceration music and tattoo festival. Kaedyn, 16, and her mom, Colleen...
GALLERY: July 21 Junior Fair Results
MOUNT VERNON — The 2024 Junior Fair kicked off Sunday morning with the market rabbit show. Eva McEnaney, 9, of Redbrush 4-H Club, took home the Grand Champion award in the Born, Bred, and Raised category. Nine-year-old Charlie Roberts, Clovers of the Valley 4-H Club, won Reserve Grand Champion.
Denison University names John Haller as new vice president for enrollment management
Following an extensive national search, Denison University welcomes John Haller as the new vice president for enrollment management, effective Sept. 3. Haller, who has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, joins Denison from the University of Miami (Florida), where he has served as vice president for enrollment management and new student strategies since 2014. Haller previously worked at Denison in the admissions office from 1996-2000.
Old Dutchman Bait & Tackle store’s Ashcraft: ‘People are fishing for a lot of catfish’
As summer unfolds, central Ohio has been abuzz with anglers engaged in the summer catfishing season. Summer nights are ideal for catfishing as these fish move into shallow waters to feed, making it both a popular recreational activity and a source of quality table fare for Ohio anglers. Nestled just...
Here's why the Licking County village William Robertson founded was renamed Utica
On Feb. 6, 1816, William Robertson’s plat map for the village of Wilmington, present day Utica, was approved and recorded with the county. There is no record as to why he chose the name Wilmington; perhaps he believed it sounded like William, but the name wouldn’t last. When...
Rock in the Heartland: Midwestern artists define their unique sound
MANSFIELD, OH — The Midwestern states of this great country are known for a lot of things. The flat, sometimes-monotonous landscape is home to football enthusiasts, casserole-makers and lots of agriculture. If you listen carefully, you can hear the word “ope” whistling in the wind. But for...
'The Addams Family' opens this weekend in Galion with cast of actors ages 10-20
The Galion Community Theatre's summer youth production of the musical "The Addams Family" opens this weekend. Performances at slated for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 4. "The Addams Family" is described as a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every...
OHSAA awards Fredericktown’s Partington a $1,000 scholarship
COLUMBUS – Fredericktown’s Julia Partington was one of 200 athletes in the state selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Ohio High School Athletics Association. The OHSAA and its six District Athletic Boards awarded $200,000 to 200 recent high school graduates as part of the OHSAA’s Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program.
Photos – All Three Days of Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival 2024
The 2024 edition of the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival was held over the weekend (July 19-21) at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio and we have photos from all three action-packed days of the event. This year's headliners were Breaking Benjamin, Godsmack and Shinedown, with The Offspring, Halestorm,...
How a Quality Roofing Project Can Help Increase Your Chances of a House Sale
When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are paramount. A critical but often overlooked aspect that can significantly influence a potential buyer's perception is the state of your roof. A quality roofing project not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your house but also reflects a well-maintained property, thereby increasing its market value. In this blog, we'll explore how investing in a high-quality roofing project can expedite the sale of your home, making it more attractive to discerning buyers. Discover the benefits of a sturdy, visually appealing roof and how it can be a pivotal factor in clinching a successful house sale.
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