MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP — The Ashland County Pheasants Forever Chapter 442 purchased forever hunting licenses for 42 people who participated in the free youth hunt on Saturday. The hunting licenses cost roughly $450 each and the chapter spent a total of $17,500. Ohio Department of Natural Resources representatives were at the Davy McClure Outdoor Education Center […]
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Ashland’s Nov. 17 Madrigal Feaste features actors from Lexington, Centerburg
ASHLAND – Tickets are on sale now for the Madrigal Feaste, a beloved and long-standing Christmas tradition at Ashland University. The 49th annual event, presented by the AU Department of Music, will feature four performances from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 23, at Redwood Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. each night, and the […]
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Community chess events descend on Richland County in October
MANSFIELD — Sterkel Park came alive with strategy and concentration as thirteen local players gathered for a community chess tournament hosted by Chess Bus, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Mansfield dedicated to promoting the mental and social benefits of chess. The event’s top honors went to local Chess Master Carl Boor, followed closely by Riya Sasikumar, […]
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Johnny Appleseed barn mural celebrates region’s history, America’s 250th birthday
PERRYSVILLE — A new barn mural of Johnny Appleseed commemorates his impact in Ohio and America as part of the America 250-Ohio Commission’s goal to spotlight the state’s contributions to American history. Former Gov. Ted Strickland, representatives from the America 250-Ohio Commission, a curator from the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum and others spoke at the […]
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Women’s Fund to announce annual grants
LEXINGTON — The Women’s Fund of the Richland County Foundation will announce this year’s grant recipients during a luncheon Friday, Nov. 7 at Westbrook Country Club. The Women’s Fund also will announce the recipient of the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Service Award. The award honors women who are leaders and devote a significant amount of time […]
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Crazy Train: Ozzy Osbourne tribute band rocks The Ren Nov. 14
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Theatre is set to shake the rafters when Crazy Train: America’s Ozzy Osbourne Experience takes the stage on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as the ultimate touring Ozzy Osbourne tribute show, Crazy Train is fronted by Vinny Cormier, recognized as North America’s #1 Ozzy Osbourne tribute artist. Backed by […]
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Family ties Guinness World Record for family generations skydiving at Ashland County Airport
ORANGE TOWNSHIP — The Hoversten family tied the Guinness World Record for most generations of one family to skydive simultaneously on Sunday at the Ashland County Airport. The record was set in 2021 by four generations in the McNabb family in Tennessee. But the Hoverstens did not initially plan to tie any world record. They just […]
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From coffins to craft brews: Haunted history lives at the Phoenix
MANSFIELD — History never really stays buried. At The Phoenix Brewing Company, it just found better lighting and a bar menu. This October, to celebrate all things spooky, I headed to the Phoenix, housed in the former Schroer Mortuary and Funeral Home. The building, once tied to the family’s furniture and casket business, carries decades […]
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Renaissance Performing Arts presents ‘She Loves Me’ at Theatre 166
MANSFIELD – The Renaissance Performing Arts Association is delighted to present “She Loves Me,” a timeless musical comedy filled with romance, charm, and wit that opens Friday, November 14, at Theatre 166. Performances will run over three weekends through Sunday, November 30. The production is part of Christmas at the Ren presented by Brightspeed. Set […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Bouncing bronze birch borer from your dirt patch
I got a call a few years ago from one of my readers. His Paper Bark Birch was in severe decline. From what I could see, this two-foot-diameter tree was dying. I explained the dire situation of the tree to the homeowner. He decided to take down the tree. The way the trees die from […]