COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Wednesday that Ohio State Parks has been named the best park system in the nation for providing excellent recreation programs and services. Ohio was awarded the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management […]
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Mansfield Symphony presents the magical music of Harry Potter on Oct. 19
MANSFIELD — The Renaissance Theatre invites audiences of all ages to experience an afternoon of enchantment as the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra presents The Magical Music of Harry Potter on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2:30 p.m. on the Renaissance Main Stage. This dazzling concert is part of the OhioHealth Symphony Series. Under the baton of Music […]
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Ohio expands historic Underground Railroad Trail for 3rd year
COLUMBUS – Ohio is making it easier than ever for travelers to walk in the footsteps of freedom seekers. Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development, and TourismOhio today announced the continued growth of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail, adding seven new primary sites and four secondary sites to the statewide route. The […]
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Are $0 premium Medicare Advantage plans really free?
It’s one of the most common Medicare ads you’ll see this time of year: “$0 premium!” splashed across the screen. It sounds like a great deal—who wouldn’t want free coverage? But here’s the truth: $0 premium doesn’t mean $0 cost. With Medicare Advantage, the “premium” is just one piece of the puzzle. You still have […]
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What questions should I ask before choosing a Medicare plan?
When it comes to Medicare, the hardest part is knowing what questions to ask. The TV ads and glossy mailers make every plan sound perfect — but they rarely cover the details that matter most to your health and your wallet. Here are three of the most important questions to ask your agent (or yourself) […]
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Why does it matter to work with a local medicare broker?
Medicare is national, but your care is local. The plan you choose on paper has to work in real life — with the doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies right here in Richland County. That’s the problem with calling a 1-800 number. The person on the other end may not even know where Mansfield is, let alone […]
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Bigfoot Festival steps into Loudonville Sept. 19 & 20
LOUDONVILLE — Discover Mohican and the Mohican Area Chamber of Commerce invites Bigfoot believers and skeptics alike to Loudonville’s Bigfoot Festival Sept. 19 and 20. The festival kicks off Sept. 19 at Lost Horizons Campground where there will be a foot casting activity for kids at 5 p.m. In addition, a thermal drone demonstration and […]
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Budweiser Clydesdales awe crowd at Ashland County Fair
ASHLAND — Nadine Whitmore joined a growing crowd at the Ashland County Fair on Sunday to witness something she’s idolized since childhood. “Seeing a Budweiser Clydesdale is on my bucket list,” Whitmore said. The 56-year-old made the hour trek north from Galena on Sunday with her husband and daughter as soon as she learned the full, […]
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Richland Carrousel Park offering ‘Special Needs Night’ on Friday, Sept. 19
MANSFIELD — Richland Carrousel Park is offering a “Special Needs Night” on Friday, Sept. 19, in downtown Mansfield. From 5 to 7 p.m., the iconic carousel will operate with lower lights, sounds and speeds, according to organizers. Everyone is welcome and there is no limit on how many guests may attend. Park officials ask those […]
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Teens from Loudonville, Mapleton crowned royalty at 174th Ashland County Fair
ASHLAND — The Ashland County Fair kicked off Sunday by crowning a junior king and queen. Danika Cross, a senior at Mapleton High School, and Preston Smeltzer, a senior at Loudonville High School, earned the crowns after the opening ceremony for the 174th fair. Cross and Smeltzer succeed Sage Runion and Nick Cartwright, the fair’s […]