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Liberty Lawncare and Gardens offers live Christmas trees and poinsettias
BELLVILLE, Ohio — When two Bellville brothers came into business mowing lawns as young boys, they didn’t expect to someday own a landscaping and gardening center enterprise, let alone Christmas trees for the holidays. Liberty Lawncare and Gardens on state Route 13, just south of the village limits, opened up their doors for business during […]
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Local nonprofit globalLead rebrands itself, looks to expand thinking
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Local nonprofit Global Youth Ministry Network recently underwent an organizational rebranding, changing its name to globalLead. But it was a personal expanding in thinking that served as impetus for a change. “My thinking expanded. It was a natural progression,” said Executive Director Chris Davis. The globally charged organization, which is located on […]
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Mansfield Symphony Holiday Pops to feature Broadway star Jenni Barber
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Under the baton of Maestro Thomas Hong, the Mansfield Symphony will present its annual holiday concert, Holiday Pops, featuring the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Mansfield native and Broadway star Jenni Barber on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. Featuring traditional […]
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National Lionel Train Day celebrated Dec. 5 at John’s Hobby Shop
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Join John’s Hobby Shop “On the Square” at 15 N. Main St., Mansfield to celebrate National Lionel Train Day on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lionel model trains have provided joy to generations of families over the years and is celebrating its 115th anniversary. To help commemorate this […]
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Want a Christmas tree? Reindeer? Kleerview Farm has those and more
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Christmas magic is in full swing at Kleerview Christmas Tree Farm in Bellville. A drive down Baughman Road passes fields of Christmas trees, and reveals the sparkling white buildings with green roofs of Kleerview Farm. The farm is owned by Kevin and Debbie Kleer. “The farm is 225 acres. Some acres are […]
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Looking for a Christmas tree?
MANSFIELD, Ohio – For those celebrating the Christmas holiday, the season wouldn’t be complete without a tree – the center of all Christmas festivities. In Richland County and the surrounding areas, there is no shortage of options to find the perfect evergreen. Kleerview Farm The Christmas season at Kleerview Farm will officially begin on Nov. […]
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Richland Carrousel reaches 4 million riders on Black Friday
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Richland Carrousel Park reached a milestone on Black Friday. Twenty-four years after its first spin, the carrousel reached 4 million riders. “We’ve been keeping track since day one,” said director Willie Hunn. The Richland Carrousel Park first opened for business in August 1991. To celebrate, Hunn wanted to make the event […]
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‘Michigan’ tumor annihilator Grant Reed talks football for this weekend’s game
BELLVILLE, Ohio — Grant Reed was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012. When he found out, he named the cancerous enemy “Michigan” because, as he put it, “Ohio State always beats Michigan and we’re going to beat this.” Reed feels the same way about this weekend’s match-up in the northern state. He said he […]