Local Republicans hosted a celebration of service this past weekend at the Cafe on Main Street at 28 North Main Street in Mansfield.

Former Ohio State University quarterback Stanley Jackson was a special guest at the event. Jackson, who starred for the Buckeyes in the late 1990's and also played professional football in the NFL and Canadian League, said he was on hand to share his vision for the state and the country and celebrate things with people who are like-minded.

Jackson said he believes the core of a great community is the family. He said family values are very important and feels its something that's been lost in America, especially in the black community and it's something this country needs to get back to.