ONTARIO — When Hans Reich first joined the OhioHealth Ontario Health and Fitness Center, he had one intention: get healthier. “I started walking, hitting the machines,” the 88-year-old said. “Somewhere along the lines, I met this lady.” That “lady” was Gisela Shoemaker — lively, sharp-witted. She, too, hadn’t joined with love in mind. Nearly two […]
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Want photos from the Lexington Blueberry Festival parade? Oh, we got photos!
LEXINGTON — It wouldn’t be a Blueberry Festival without a parade. The village turned out in full force Sunday afternoon for one of the highlights of the annual four-day event, now in its 23rd year. The Blueberry Festival queens were all on hand on the hot summer afternoon for the hour-long parade. But there were […]
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Cutting glass, cultivating beauty: inside Mansfield’s Wildflower Studio
MANSFIELD – Nikki Noel did not expect a two-hour stained glass class to change the course of her life. She said the two-hour class grew her love for the craft, even if the load the tools and materials was intimidating. The experience led to buying all the things needed for doing stained glass at home […]
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A Stroll the Garden: Help! My squash Is wilting
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.” […]
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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 […]