MANSFIELD — This summer, experience the magic, music, and heart of one of the most beloved stories of all time as the Renaissance Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz as its 2025 Summer Musical. Audiences of all ages are invited to travel over the rainbow with Dorothy and friends during four enchanting performances: Wizard of […]
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Final Friday draws revelers to The Brickyard in Mansfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: Rob Stroul authored this story and provided these photos. MANSFIELD — Friday night’s Final Friday at The Brickyard induced a nice crowd when the sun went down and the temperatures cooled. Add in a decent breeze, an impressive variety of food trucks, beverage options and local host/MC Tommy Barnes from 106.1 FM, and […]
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Antique WACO bi-planes descend on Mount Vernon for reunion at Wynkoop
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Dan Werner. MOUNT VERNON — Dodging thunderstorms and sweltering temperatures hovering in the low 90’s, pilots from all over the central United States flew their antique WACO (Wah-co) bi-planes into the Wynkoop Airport in Mount Vernon on Friday. The 66th National WACO Club Reunion began with a fly-in […]
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Ashland BalloonFest continues with static glow due to weather
Enjoy glowing balloons, live music, and more at Ashland BalloonFest—check updates and plan your visit for upcoming launches and fireworks!
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Free Shred-it event open to the public on July 12 at Area Agency on Aging
ONTARIO — The Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will host a free Shred-It event on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Hawkins Corner, located at 2131 Park Avenue West in Ontario. This community event is brought to you through a grant for outreach, education, […]
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A Stroll Through the Garden: Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus is edible
On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia humifusa is in bloom right now. The bright yellow bloom is a flower that will light up […]
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Wet weather stops balloon flights on first night of Ashland BalloonFest
ASHLAND — The Beatles’ “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” rang out over the speakers surrounding Freer Field on Thursday as the BalloonFest’s food vendor coordinator broke the news. “We’re shutting down field activities at 7:30,” said Joe Reep, addressing Ron Puglisi, the owner of Puglisi’s Pizza. About an hour before, Zach Burgess, the four-day festival’s president & pilot liaison announced to […]
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Galion Community Band to perform patriotic concert on July 5
GALION — The Galion Community Band will perform its annual patriotic concert to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 5 at the pavilion of the First United Church of Christ at 248 Harding Way West. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will move inside to the sanctuary […]
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Better Together: A new kind of masculinity
Discover how two dads model a healthier masculinity in Better Together—listen to the episode and join the conversation today!
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Black bear captured in Ashtabula County becomes 1st fitted for GPS collar in Ohio
COLUMBUS – A black bear roaming through north central Ohio dominated the headlines last week, and spurrd the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to offer the following update on the species and its situation within the state. The ODNR Division of Wildlife, in partnership with the University of Dayton’s Gantchoff Lab, recently collared a female black […]