MANSFIELD — One lucky ticket could put a Chevy Trax in your driveway — and support local programs. The United Way of Richland County and Graham Chevrolet kicked off its annual “Win a Chevy” fundraiser Tuesday morning at the dealership, located at 1515 West 4th Street. This year’s raffle features a brand-new 2025 Chevy Trax, […]
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Black Fork Forest Preserve: A restoration story of nature and teamwork
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — A restored wetland stands as a landmark success story for Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative. Conservation partners gathered Monday to cut the ribbon on the Black Fork Forest Preserve Wetland Restoration in Mifflin Township. Restoring acres of wetland and habitat The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) restored about 85 acres of […]
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10 million steps initiative encourages active lifestyles in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Mansfield community members laced up their shoes and hopped on bikes Monday at North Lake Park, celebrating 10 million steps toward fall prevention. The event also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Richland B&O Trail. The “10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls” initiative encourages older adults to stay active and raise awareness about […]
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Ohio State Mansfield recognized for natural resource conservation
MANSFIELD — The Ohio State University at Mansfield’s Ecolab blends research, education and conservation. It can add award-winning to its description, too. Ohio State Mansfield earned the “Cooperator of the Year” award from the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) on Sept. 11 for its commitment to environmental stewardship. The honor highlights the campus’s […]
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48th annual Ohio Heritage Days highlights history and tradition
LUCAS — The 48th annual Ohio Heritage Days at Malabar Farm, 4050 Bromfield Road, kicked off Saturday and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event invites the community to celebrate with crafts, primitives, antiques, horse-drawn wagons, antique tractors, food, live music and living history camps spanning the Civil War to World […]
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60 and 30: Richland County Park District celebrates dual anniversaries
RICHLAND COUNTY — The Richland County Park District is celebrating two milestones this year: its 60th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the Richland B&O Trail. A weeklong celebration begins Sunday, featuring community events, outdoor activities and a gathering on Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities for the 30th anniversary celebration will […]
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Happy Naked Co., plant-based spray tanning & teeth whitening shop, opens in Lexington
LEXINGTON — Brittany Griffith is bringing body positivity, plant-based beauty, and a sun-kissed glow to Lexington with the grand opening of Happy Naked Co. Happy Naked Co., a plant-based spray tanning and teeth whitening company, is committed to providing high-quality, sulfate-free, and cruelty-free products. Located at 23 West Main Street, the new location will open […]
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Workforce programs thrive through collaboration of multiple agencies
MANSFIELD — A nurse walked into director of Success Unlimited Dan Dickman’s hospital room last year and stunned him with a memory, he said. More than 25 years earlier, she had been a single parent who dropped out of high school when she came to his Success Unlimited program. With the program’s support, she earned […]
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Mansfield Library explores community & belonging through new art exhibit
MANSFIELD — What does it mean to belong? A new art exhibition at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library explores that question over the next couple of months. “Where You Belong,” is the slogan created by the Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. The exhibit opened on Sept. 22 and will […]
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Prairie Peddler Festival returns with crafts, live music & fall traditions
BUTLER — The Prairie Peddler Festival will return Sept. 27–28 and Oct. 4–5, bringing more than 220 artisans, nearly 25 food vendors and four stages of live entertainment to 3170 State Route 97. Surrounded by the scenic fall woods, the outdoor marketplace features everything from primitive décor and handmade gifts to kettle corn, horse-drawn wagon […]