COLUMBUS — Hunters ages 17 and younger checked 10,449 white-tailed deer during Ohio’s youth gun hunting season on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Each fall, youth hunters enjoy a weekend of deer hunting with a firearm before the statewide gun season begins. The […]
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Fitchville tragedy remembered
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Kandi McCrea. Here is the link to McCrea’s original blog with the article: https://kandiblaze.wordpress.com/2024/11/21/forgotten-fitchville-ohio-holocaust-22-bodies-remain-unclaimed-after-63-in-total-perished-at-the-golden-age-nursing-home/ FITCHVILLE — There’s a dark and forgotten history that haunts the village of Fitchville, just six miles north of Greenwich. One might even be in disbelief that on a cold November night, 63 people died […]
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Christmas tree lighting set for Dec. 6 in downtown Mansfield
Mansfield’s annual Christmas tree — a 30-foot evergreen — was donated by the City of Shelby and the Community Improvement Corporation.
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Young entrepreneurs to showcase products at Plymouth’s Village Roots
Seven young entrepreneurs will be displaying their creativity this weekend at Village Roots third annual Mini Makers Market.
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Galion Community Theatre unveils exciting 2025 season
GALION – The Galion Community Theatre (GCT) hosted a memorable Membership Celebration and 2025 Season Announcement on Sunday, November 17th, welcoming community members and partners for an afternoon of food, entertainment, and excitement for what lies ahead. Attendees were joined by representatives from Galion Main Street and Restore the Positive Roar, celebrating collaboration and the spirit […]
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MVNU to host OMEA District 10 Honor Bands from Ashland, Knox Richland & Morrow counties
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Bands on Saturday, Dec 7. The day will include a morning of instruction for the bands and will culminate with a concert at 3:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and […]
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Classy & jazzy: Ohio State Reformatory announces 30th anniversary fundraising gala
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an inaugural gala on Dec. 2. Held at The Ohio State Reformatory, the event will offer live music, dancing, dinner and a silent auction, all in support of the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society. The non-profit organization maintains and operates the Reformatory, a […]
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Ontario Community Events brings city together through sports and celebrations
Ontario Community Events has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1998, when it was founded as Ontario Youth Sports. Back then, the youth sports landscape in Ontario was fragmented, with football and baseball programs operating independently. “The youth sports world was primarily football and baseball in Ontario, and a group of guys got […]
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ODNR celebrates restoration of historic Lonz Mansion on Middle Bass Island
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. MIDDLE BASS ISLAND – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the restoration of the historic Lonz Mansion at Middle Bass Island State Park Friday. The mansion, a cornerstone of Ohio’s winemaking history and the Lake […]
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A second chance: Richland County Dog Shelter encouraging adoption
As of Saturday, 82 of 102 total dogs currently at the Richland County Dog Warden’s Office and Shelter were available for adoption.