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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The Shelby Foundation’s 2025 fundraiser breaks records, honors visionary leadership
SHELBY — The Shelby Foundation’s annual fundraiser, An Evening with The Shelby Foundation: For a Brighter Tomorrow, held on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Kehoe Center, brought the community together for a night of generosity — and record-breaking impact. Nearly 300 community members came together for an evening of camaraderie, giving, and celebration — and […]
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Better Together: Who should we interview next?
Hear Better Together reflect on impactful episodes and shape future topics — suggest your guest ideas now!
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Ferns and shade gardening
It seems that the end of the season is coming up, and we are writing this column during theAshland County Fair. My ferns are some of the last plants that turn brown. My friend asked,“Are there native Ohio Ferns that I could plant in my shade garden.” Shade gardening is a real challenge on a […]
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South of Mason to perform free country/gospel concert in Shelby
South of Mason brings audiences to their feet with country favorites while stirring hearts with the timeless message of gospel music.
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American Heritage Days returns to South Park on Oct 4
MANSFIELD — The Richland Early American Center for History invites you to discover life in the early America during the 18th and 19th century from living historical re-enactors. Take a step back in time and experience history as it comes alive! There will be speakers, musket demonstrations, 18th century blanket traders, Indian artifacts and old […]
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iLuminate returns to Renaissance Theatre with dance/technology fusion
MANSFIELD — Back by popular demand, the Renaissance Theatre is thrilled to welcome the return of iLuminate to the Renaissance Main Stage on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM as part of the Spotlight Series. Following their smash hit performance at the Ren in April 2024, iLuminate is set to once again captivate audiences […]
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‘Win a Chevy 2025’ United Way kickoff set for Sept. 30 at Graham Chevrolet
MANSFIELD — The United Way of Richland County and Graham Chevrolet will host a kickoff and press event for its partnered fundraiser “Win a Chevy 2025” on Tuesday Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at Graham Chevrolet located at 1515 W. 4th Street, Mansfield. Tickets are 1 for $30 or 5 for $100. This event will […]
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Blood Prison: The ‘inmates’ are waiting at the historic Ohio State Reformatory
MANSFIELD — The inmates will be waiting for you Friday night inside the historic Ohio State Reformatory. That’s when a prison, once dubbed “Dracula’s Castle,” throws open its frightening doors for the 10th year of Blood Prison, one of the largest Halloween haunts in the Midwest. The fright palace, which closed as a prison at […]