Month: May 2019

Corporate Prayer Event at Columbus Statehouse set for June 4th (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — A gathering of Ohioans from the four corners of the state will be occurring on the Statehouse steps Tuesday, June 4th. Interestingly, according to event organizers, the assembly set for 11 AM will not be a protest or political rally: it will be a prayer meeting. “Apart from

Is there an exodus of Ohio voters leaving the Democratic Party? (VIDEO)

COLUMBUS — Voter frustration may be reaching a boiling point with the Equality Act aided by House Democrats passing last week. Along with the Fairness Act on debate in Ohio, it may just turn up the heat even more. Barry Sheets, Executive Director of the Institute for Principled Policy, based

Atheist group fails in bid to bully Ohio town over nativity scene

DOVER — After receiving a petition from over six- hundred citizens, the Mayor of Dover, Ohio decided this week to change direction. A disputed nativity scene is returning to the city square for the 2019 holiday season in defiance to outside threats by a Wisconsin atheist group. One Ohio pastor

Special: The Most Unequal of Them All (VIDEO)

Editor’s note: This is part four of a four-part series on the “Equality Act” being voted on this coming Friday in Congress. While Frontlines Ohio covers faith-based news of local and state importance, analysis of this federal legislation is being provided due to its negative implications to faith, family, and

Special: Evangelicals do not trust the Equality Act

Editor’s note: This is part three of a four-part series on the “Equality Act” being voted on this coming Friday in Congress. While Frontlines Ohio covers faith-based news of local and state importance, analysis of this federal legislation is being provided due to its negative implications to faith, family, and

National Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving goes viral in Mansfield (SLIDESHOW)

MANSFIELD — Nearly two hundred attended a noonday countywide observance of National Day of Prayer & Thanksgiving at the First English Lutheran Church on May 2nd. According to one of the participating clergy, Reverend Ron Smals, the observance commemorated the 170th anniversary of a historic account of answered prayer, and had

Special: There is no evidence the Equality Act will help the economy

Editor’s note: This is part two of a four-part series on the “Equality Act” being voted on this coming Friday in Congress. While Frontlines Ohio covers faith-based news of local and state importance, analysis of this federal legislation is being provided due to its negative implications to faith, family, and

Special: The Inequality of the ”Equality Act“ of 2019

Editor’s note: This is part one of a four-part series on the “Equality Act” being voted on this coming Friday in Congress. While Frontlines Ohio covers faith-based news of local and state importance, analysis of this federal legislation is being provided due to its negative implications to faith, family, and

Shelby residents gather for National Day of Prayer after storm

SHELBY — Shelby residents are believing that April showers will bring May flowers after their community experienced a damaging tornado last month. According to the keynote speaker of the Shelby National Day of Prayer, Reverend Anthony Cooper of Life Church, he believes good things could be on the horizon for

Holocaust Remembrance Day observed in Ontario

ONTARIO — A Holocaust Remembrance Service was held at Sar Shalom Center on Tuesday, April 30th with citizens and local dignitaries attending. County Commissioner Marilyn John presented a proclamation from the Board of Commissioners and Mansfield City Councilmen Cliff Mears and David Falquette also participated. Guest speaker, Rabbi Michael Humphrey

Photo Gallery of 2019 Ashland Community Prayer Breakfast (VIDEO)

ASHLAND — Over six hundred-thirty packed the Ashland Community Prayer Breakfast at the Ashland University Convocation Center for the National Day of Prayer. The breakfast began at 6:30 AM with nearly two hundred elected officials present including school administrators and social service representatives. According to Event Chairman Reverend John Bouquet,

Miracles abound at Galion Day of Prayer on square

GALION — Those attending the National Day of Prayer celebration at the Gazebo on the public square not only got to pray for their nation, they also heard about supernatural activity occurring in their midst. In keeping with the theme of the local gathering, “In God we boast all day

Bellville fire station becomes ‘ground zero’ for National Day of Prayer (VIDEO)

BELLVILLE — Fifty strong were in attendance to observe the National Day of Prayer in Bellville on Thursday evening. The assembly took place at the Bellville fire station due to rain in the area. “We would like to thank Mayor Teri Brenkus for allowing us to utilize the facilities at

Area clergy vocal of their support for Mansfield police & fire safety services levy

MANSFIELD — Mansfield voters will be deciding this Tuesday, May 7th, on whether to renew a police and fire safety levy that two leading area pastors strongly support. “I have encouraged my congregation and all those in my sphere of influence to support our police and fire departments this coming

Paradise Church holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location

MANSFIELD– Last week, area officials were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of a thriving church in a new location. Paradise Freewill Baptist, under the leadership of Reverend James Hill, held its first service at its new location at 87 North Illinois Avenue. According to Mansfield Mayor Timothy Theaker,

Movie Review on “Breakthrough” (VIDEO)

The motion picture Breakthrough is the true story of a mother’s worst nightmare: the very real prospect of losing your own child. In the movie, an accomplished and somewhat obsessed high school basketball-playing son goes off the slippery slope when away from his mother. He tragically falls through ice while

Love INC of Greater Mansfield announces “Great RACE” fundraiser June 22nd

LEXINGTON — Are you ready to join us on Saturday, June 22, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm for The Great RACE? This event will be a time to sit back and enjoy an afternoon of great food, live music, prizes, giveaways, crafts and free activities for all ages from bounce houses