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Tim Bowersock said in his 25 years of working in economic development, he “never heard anyone say no” to helping out. Bowersock served as Mansfield’s economic development director for 25 years and retired at the end of 2024. On Feb. 12, he was honored with a lifetime achievement economic excellence award. Bowersock was previously the CEO of […]

The Columbus Motion Picture Incentive awarded by Film Columbus is a first of its kind program in Ohio to empower filmmakers and solidify Columbus as a hub for film production. Filmmakers Joshua Clark and Cyrus Richardson (12 Stones Productions) received $20,000 thanks to the incentive for their projects. https://myfox28columbus.com/good-day-columbus/film-columbus-incentive-program-and-creating-movies-in-the-buckeye-state-joshua-clark-cyrus-richardson?fbclid=IwY2xjawIdhV1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU732LB1JwTb4jYOVXa4bEPeslNpGNTQFVpVADL2m7B8nu5apxEX9YdYJw_aem_2Rm_Hrb07VXHK7l50QcxhA

The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards winners, who will be honored at their annual Meeting and Dinner on February 12th. The RCDG Economic Excellence Awards highlight a business, individual, or organization that has significantly impacted the growth and development of the local economy. The 2025 awardees are […]

The Mansfield area is once again the location of a major film. This movie is the first of a planned trilogy called the Ohio Heartland Chronicles. Local director, producer and writer Gary Jones is filming "Dead Run: Detour" starting June 3 in Richland County. Jones, who has been a Crestline resident since 2005, has an […]

Jay Goyal, president of Goyal Industries in Mansfield, has joined the Ohio Manufacturers' Association Board of Directors. "Jay's unique background as both a manufacturer and former state (representative) is a strong addition to OMA's board," OMA President Ryan Augsburger said. "We are thrilled to have his expertise and guidance in pursuing Ohio's manufacturing competitiveness." Goyal […]

Zach Scheerer's new film is titled "A Mouthful of Knuckles" and will be directed by Sheldon Lettich, who wrote the screenplay for "Bloodsport," which kick-started the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme. Scheerer has a black belt in tae kwon do. Scheerer said preproduction on the film recently began in Mansfield, Ohio, with shooting to be later this […]

Hollywood writer and director Sheldon Lettich, known for movies "BloodSport," "Rambo 3" and "Lionheart," along with Los Angeles movie producer Jeff Miller, and actor Zach Scheerer, came to Mansfield to discuss pre-production on a movie that was written by local filmmaker David Kirst of Rominus James Productions, a Braintree client. Kirst held a free meet-and-greet at City News with […]

Red and Andy have been invited back to Shawshank State Prison. In fact, Lee Tasseff, president of Destination Mansfield-Richland County, told Richland County commissioners on Tuesday morning that many of the cast and crew from “The Shawshank Redemption” have been invited to Mansfield this summer to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film’s release. He said several […]

Cyrus Richardson (CYFLY) is an award winning screenwriter, director, and a member of the Braintree family of innovators. Many of his projects have gone across various festivals and received many awards. His next project is called "Aimless" will be done here in Columbus. To keep up with his fundraising and other works, head to his […]

"AttendanceK12" offers schools the ability to easily see which students have reached which thresholds under that legislation. It also offers customizable abilities, so schools can set their own parameters and reach out to parents earlier. The program makes it easy to get in touch with parents, too. Secretaries can automatically send out a letter via email to […]