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Native Son: The Legend of Mohawk Hill near Lucas
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on Richland Source in 2015. I want to warn you right up front that there is a kind of stupid joke at the end of this story, but I swear I wouldn’t tell it if it were not true. This is the story about the Legend of Mohawk Hill. […]
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Rare Running Buffalo Clover now flourishing in Ohio
COLUMBUS – What was once considered an extinct plant species is now flourishing thanks to decades of hard work and dedication by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and its conservation partners. The rare running buffalo clover has officially been removed from the federal endangered species list. “This […]
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Mansfield history comes to life via new show written by local playwrights
MANSFIELD — Young and Unsullied, a new play by local playwrights Alison Bolen and Jason Kaufman, tells the harrowing, yet ultimately redemptive story of Ruby Crowe, a resident of Mansfield in the early decades of the 20th century. Ruby’s life unfolds through the lens of a trending YouTube star who discovers a 100-year-old letter in […]
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Urban Spring advanced art workshop in Mansfield opens registration
MANSFIELD — Martha Fort, art instructor, has announced an intense workshop that will allow participants to immerse themselves in art on Wednesdays and Fridays* for four weeks. Participants can also exhibit artwork in the “Urban Spring” exhibition in “10th Floor Gallery with a View” to follow the workshop. No matter your chosen medium, you will […]
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Ohio’s William H. Taft is only U.S. president to serve as Chief Justice on U.S. Supreme Court
Editor’s Note This is the eighth in a nine-part series looking at Ohio’s history of presidents. Some of the information was gleaned from a kit provided by the Ohio Historical Society released in 1967 titled “Portraits of Ohio Presidents.”Richland Source has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Ohio History Connection to share content across our sites. Part I, an […]
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Spring brings an end to mask requirements at the Renaissance Theatre
MANSFIELD — Per CDC guidelines and recommendations, the Renaissance Theatre is lifting its mask requirement for audiences attending performances in its venues, effective April 1, 2022. Patrons are welcome to wear masks at any performance in Renaissance Theatre’s venues. Health and safety policies will continue to be regularly evaluated and adjusted based on community health […]
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Mansfield’s drive-thru Easter event set for April 2 from 1-3 p.m. at South Park
MANSFIELD — Mayor Theaker and Parks Superintendent Mark Abrams have announced The City of Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department and community partners will host a Drive Thru Easter Event from 1 to 3 p.m. April 2 at South Park, 100 Brinkerhoff Ave., Mansfield. The traffic pattern for this event will be in lower South Park […]
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Vietnam War-era veterans share stories of service at reunion dinner
ASHLAND — As Vietnam war-era veterans and their family members entered the Eagles Club in Ashland Saturday evening, they were greeted with the words “Welcome home.” For many veterans in attendance, the welcome had not been so warm when initially returning from combat in the 1970s. Veterans shared through interviews with Ashland Source, and with […]
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Fishing heats up as water temperatures rise
It’s late March and the ice has been off for a while. The next couple of months will be a flurry of fishing action with water temperatures on the rise from the mid-30s all the way into the 60s. As an avid catfish angler, I do not dedicate much time to the tastier species once […]