MANSFIELD — Tim Denis isn’t afraid to whip up something crazy, but it’s the classics that baked him a championship at the Richland County Fair this week. The Lexington man made Richland County Fair History last year by baking both the grand champion and reserve champion pies. This year, he did it again. Denis’ grand […]
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Richland County Fair draws attention day and night
MANSFIELD — From the barns to the food trucks, the paddocks to the show arenas, and the Grandstand to the Midway, the fair is in the air this week in Richland County. A number of folks routinely attend the Richland County Fair at night to avoid the typically sweltering August heat. But this year mild […]
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Tiger show features 3 different species at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair brought the roar this year with the return of Bruno Blaszak’s Royal Bengal Tiger Show. Blaszak works with three tigers in what he describes as an educational encounter for audience members. The show features tiger species from different parts and regions of the world as they perform various tricks […]
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Gov. DeWine celebrates opening of Put-in Bay Aquatic Visitor Center
COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Put-in-Bay Aquatic Visitor Center today with a ribbon cutting. “Fran and I have enjoyed bringing our family to Lake Erie to enjoy all it has to offer,” DeWine said. “The opening of […]
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Hometown Harmony: Sorelle talks upcoming show & new music
LEXINGTON — An unassuming double doorway off a garage opens to a decked-out space for musical creativity, social media madness, and a profound sense of sisterhood in Lexington. Driving down the local backroads, you would have no idea that iHeartRadio’s Next Music Star competition winner and a 4th-place finisher on NBC’s The Voice with 3.5 […]
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Mojo wins 1st wiener dog racing title at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — It is said that the size of the dog does not matter in a fight. It’s the spirit that counts in any competition. Well, there was not much size at Monday night’s Richland County Fair Wiener Dog Races. This was the first time Wiener Dog Racing was featured at the Richland County Fair, […]
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100-year-old World War II veteran crowned Ageless Richland County Fair King
MANSFIELD — Jack Cowell lived a full century of life before becoming a king. On Monday, Cowell, a resident from Arbors at Mifflin, was crowned the 2025 Ageless King at the Richland County Fair. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, Cowell will turn 101 in October. During the contest, Cowell shared many […]
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Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau announces inaugural Biktoberfest
MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO). A new event presented by Outdoor Pursuits, a Columbus-based non-profit, Knox County Biktoberfest will be hosted at Ariel-Foundation Park, Oct. 3 to 5. Cyclists and trail users of all skill levels are invited to Ariel-Foundation Park […]
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North End Farmers Market to host community celebration for National Farmers Market Week
MANSFIELD — NECIC and the North End Farmers Market invite the community to a special celebration in honor of National Farmers Market Week, taking place on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 311 Bowman Street on the NECIC Urban Farm. This special event is sponsored by Mechanics Bank, the Benko-Scruggs family, and […]
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Humble, hearty, and very Ohio: A shredded chicken sandwich story
I was wrapping up work one evening, hustling my kiddo out the door for theater class, when my husband hit me with the dreaded question: “What do you want for dinner tonight?” Normally, I’d mumble “I don’t know, surprise me.” But this time, I blurted, “a shredded chicken sandwich.” We headed off to class, and […]