MANSFIELD — One of St. Peter’s most cherished holiday traditions returns on Sunday, Dec. 7, when the 39th annual Christmas Classic fills the halls with music, baked goods and festive family activities. Free and open to the public, the event runs from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s High School, 104 West First Street. […]
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Smart money moves before year-end
This article was originally written and published here and submitted by John-Mark Young to Ashand Source for publishing. As 2025 winds down, now is the perfect time to make strategic financial decisions that can lower your tax bill, grow your investments, and set you up for a strong start to 2026. Many of these opportunities disappear […]
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Visit Plymouth’s 11th annual Christmas in the Village this weekend
The Village of Plymouth transforms into a setting straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie for two days every winter.
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From turkey to crawfish: A tale of two holiday kitchens
I live in a world where one Thanksgiving has never been enough. Two tables. Two families. Two completely different ways of showing love through food. This has been my norm for as long as I can remember, and honestly, I would not trade it for anything. One meal gives me calm and tradition. The other […]
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Shelby lights the night sky with Christmas cheer on Sunday
It was a scene straight from a Hallmark Christmas movie Sunday night in downtown Shelby as fireworks burst above a 24-foot Christmas tree.
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Mohican Christkindlmarkt brings European holiday charm to downtown Loudonville
LOUDONVILLE — The magic of a traditional European Christmas market is coming todowntown Loudonville this December as the village prepares to host its first-ever MohicanChristkindlmarkt. The festive outdoor market is inspired by centuries-old holiday traditions in Germany, Austria, and throughout Europe. The market will be open to the public the first two weekends in December […]
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Ohio drivers can support Ohio Bird Sanctuary with specialty plates
Support the Ohio Bird Sanctuary by getting a specialty license plate and help fund conservation with your next renewal.
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‘The Nutcracker’ ballet set for Dec. 6 & 7 at The Ren
MANSFIELD – Celebrate the magic of the season as Richland Academy of the Arts presents The Nutcracker Ballet at the Renaissance Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:30 p.m. as part of Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed. Each year, this cherished community production brings Tchaikovsky’s beloved […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Understanding anti-transpirants
Several years ago, I had a reader ask, “Why should I use an anti-transpirant?” As landscapers, we would use this product to reduce water vapor escaping from the plant. Anti-transpirants or anti-desiccants are compounds that are applied to the leaves of plants to reduce transpiration. They consist of a colorless film sprayed onto a leaf […]
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Ohio’s mineral resources valued at $1.7 billion in 2024
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – A newly-released report from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) shows the state’s mineral resources produced $1.7 billion worth of geologic commodities, such as sand and gravel, in 2024. For an 11th straight year, the total value of industrial […]