I got an email from one of my readers this past week, and to quote her, “I have a couple of zucchini plants. I noticed a couple of wilted leaves on the first plant one day, but the plant had naturally received the rain the last few days, so I don’t think it was under-watered.” […]
Life and Culture
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CommUNITY Day promotes peace at Mansfield’s Liberty Park
The second annual Mansfield CommUNITY Day brought city residents and Mansfield police together at Liberty Park.
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Shawshank Hustle draws over 1,500 runners along modified Mansfield route
In its 11th year, the popular race featured a modified route due to ongoing construction along North Main Street.
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Wayne, Huron County nature preserves among Ohio’s best for natural therapy
Modern life is hectic — and for many Ohioans, anxiety and burnout are daily battles. But sometimes, the best therapy isn’t a prescription – it’s a place. From wind-swept dunes to misty forests, the U.S. is full of natural landmarks that offer instant calm. A Mission for Michael carried out a survey of 3,017 respondents, asking […]
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Decades of service: Merris Welge named 2025 Outstanding Senior for Richland County
ONTARIO – Applause and celebration filled the Hawkins Conference Center on Friday, as Richland County native Merris Welge was named a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Senior Award. Hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, the annual ceremony highlights individuals from across the region who dedicate their time and services, leaving a […]
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Charles Mill Lake Park undergoes multi-million dollar renovations
Charles Mill Lake Park is undergoing a major multi-million dollar transformation that they hope will elevate the visitor experience like never before.The project was awarded a total bid of $7,379,104.27 for the total budget. To date, 1.5 million dollars has been spent. The funding for this project comes from oil and gas revenue. Due to ongoing […]
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Crawford Park District announces upcoming programs
CRESTLINE — Check out the latest free programming from the Crawford Park District. For more information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District, visit our website at www.crawfordpd.org or follow us on Facebook. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, August 23 8:45pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view the […]
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Miss Blueberry Pageant crowns 2025 winners
LEXINGTON — New royalty was crowned Thursday at the 23rd annual Miss Blueberry Festival Pageant. The event began at 6:30 p.m., with emcee Kylie Gottman welcoming contestants in six categories. These categories included Baby Miss Blueberry, Wee Miss Blueberry, Little Miss Blueberry, Jr Miss Blueberry, Miss Blueberry and Miss Teen Blueberry. Contestants ranging from 1 […]
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Better Together: Stories, surprises and solutions from ‘It Takes A Village’ series
Explore solutions to Ohio’s child care crisis and join the discussion.
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Crestline’s Cheryl Harner inducted into ODNR Hall of Fame
CRESTLINE — Cheryl Harner wasn’t content to simply enjoy nature. She advocated for the conservation of old trees, snapped pictures of flowers and birds for her nature blog, and traveled around the state to educate others about the wonders of the outdoors. A Crestline resident, Harner died in June 2024. But her legacy of conservation lives […]