MANSFIELD – Saturday was a record breaking day at the Richland County Fair, with multiple auction highs set within minutes of each other. Hadley Williams, Grand Campion of the beef calves, started things off strong. The 17-year-old eclipsed last year’s record of $5,000 with a grand total of $5,600 purchased by Adena Corporation. Her record […]
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Mighty tykes compete in Kiddie Tractor Pull at the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — Richland County’s mightiest tykes put their strength to the test on Friday for the Kiddie Tractor Pull. Kids aged 4 to 11 competed across four different age divisions as they each tried to pull the sled the furthest at the Richland County Fair. Each division had different tractor sizes and sled weights to […]
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Lexington’s Sorelle shines at Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival
MOUNT VERNON — From alien wood carvings to a singing sister trio, the Mount Vernon Music & Arts Festival had it all on Friday night. Day Two of the festival saw Main Street full of vendors and happy shoppers in the early evening, and local pop group Sorelle once the streetlights came on. The Mount […]
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Shelby graduates take top two spots in Showman of Showmen competition
MANSFIELD — Kennedy Studer made her swan song of showing animals one to remember. The Shelby FFA and Ganges Happy Hearts 4-H member won first place at this year’s Richland County Fair Showman of Showmen on Friday. It’s a prize she’s been building toward over a six-year career of showing animals. “Soaking up my last […]
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Frenchie Roast envisions year-round farmers market for Mansfield
MANSFIELD — Frenchie Roast began brewing coffee for local consumers years ago, establishing its reputation with java connoisseurs. It has matured to the point of hosting a weekly farmers market featuring a variety of vendors that celebrate small businesses and homemade goods. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Frenchie Roast turns its property […]
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Family roots run deep at the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD – The Richland County Fair overflowed with excitement Thursday night as youngsters all over the area auctioned off their rabbits, ducks and turkeys at the show arena. For 10-year-old Mallorie Clark, this year at the Junior Fair Livestock Show marked something special. Her first time showing animals at the fair, included a third-place showing […]
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Long live cowboys & cowgirls at Richland County Fair rodeo
MANSFIELD — The Wild West shined bright Wednesday night with the Rough E. Rodeo showcasing a variety of talents. The evening’s events featured Mutton Bustin’, Barrel Racing, and two rounds of Bull Ridin’. Mutton Bustin’ came out strong as kids aged 4 to 9 tried to stay on their sheep for six seconds. Although sheep […]
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Serpents, sales & sheering sheep: scenes from the Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Fair continued Wednesday with livestock judging, the pie contest and auction and more. Gorman Nature Center provided a talk on Ohio snakes at the nature park. Rides were in motion, food trucks were serving and the action was ongoing across the Midway. (Photos by Katie Ellington Serrao)
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Knox County Horse Park open house slated for Aug. 9
MOUNT VERNON — Equestrians, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone looking for a pleasant, relaxing afternoon should focus on Knox County this weekend. Just such an opportunity will be available on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Knox County Horse Park on Thayer Road just off Columbus Road. In 1995, the Ohio Horsemen’s Council […]
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Rodeo plays to a full house at the Richland County Fair grandstand
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story and photos was submitted by Tom Theodore. MANSFIELD — Rodeo busters come in all shapes and sizes. There are big ones, little ones, boys and girls, men and women, and of course rodeo clowns. On Wednesday night, every form of rodeo participant was in action, including the clowns. The grandstand was […]