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Steve Russell: Mrs. B’s Beautiful Foods can help with that New Year’s resolution
I make the same half-hearted attempts every January to improve my lifestyle. “This is it!” I announced to my wife on Jan. 1, slamming the table with my fist. “I’m […]
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Russell: Burns Night at the Happy Grape features unique Scottish tradition
LEXINGTON — On Jan. 25, the Happy Grape in Lexington will be hosting its inaugural Burns Night, an evening of haggis, whisky, tartan and Scottish accents to celebrate the birth […]
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Russell: Hollywood filmmaker seeks local talent for acting class at Mansfield Art Center
Filmmaker Dan Roemer has recently returned to his native Mansfield after 15 years in Los Angeles, and he’s looking for local talent. Starting later this month he’ll be leading an […]
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Steve Russell: Wolf event coming to north central Ohio next month
MANSFIELD — Ironwood Wolves is an educational facility in central Ohio, operating from an enclosed compound at an undisclosed location just outside of Columbus. Founded by couple Rachel Lauren and […]
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Steve Russell: My top 5 breakfast stops in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Great days start with a great breakfast. I strongly believe this, and consequently I’m a regular at many breakfast joints all over town. But until now, Kruzins on […]
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Phoenix expansion heads into Oktoberfest weekend
MANSFIELD — The Phoenix Brewing Company is a bustling brewpub located in the former Schroer Funeral Home and Mortuary on Diamond Street. I’ve been a fan almost since the day […]
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Johnny Appleseed Square Dance Club made for men with no rhythm
Around this time of year, down in the basement of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at Cook & Lexington, various odd cries can be heard echoing from the walls. “Wheel […]
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Columnist is on board for board game day set for Sept. 17 at Relax
MANSFIELD — I loved board games growing up. My particular favorite was Monopoly, despite – or perhaps because – it often resulted in angry disagreements and bitter tantrums. My strategy […]
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Psychic reading leads to more questions than answers
MANSFIELD — Do you ever drive past the house on Park Avenue West with the ‘PSYCHIC’ sign outside and wonder what goes on in there? Me too, so a couple […]