MANSFIELD, Ohio — Civil War Weekend at the Ohio State Reformatory will return Saturday, June 20. The second annual event will feature living history with demonstrations by reenactors, self-guided tours of the historic prison (available 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.), along with food and vendors. Military camps will be set up outside, where reenactors will […]
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Keepin’ it real
Life is messy. And hectic. And sometimes, things get just plain crazy. Even on the farmstead. Correction – Especially – on the farmstead. We all have this idea of country life: fresh air, blue skies, green grass of a reasonable height, weed-free gardens in rich, dark soil, and free-range critters romping happily about. Reality, in […]
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O’Charley’s honors local vet
ONTARIO, Ohio — Braxton Daniels served his country 60 years ago; and O’Charley’s and St. Peter’s Boy Scout Troop 121 showed their appreciation on a sun-splashed Tuesday afternoon. A Marine Corps veteran, Daniels was honored as a Hometown Hero at the newly-renovated O’Charley’s. The Boy Scout troop conducted a color guard presentation, while buglers Jim Cox […]
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Ohio Vintage Baseball to be played on Father’s Day in Galion
The Galion Historical Society is presenting Ohio Village Vintage Base ball on Father’s Day, June 21. Bring your dad out to enjoy a game of baseball the way it was played in 1860. The Ohio Village Muffins will be playing at HomeCare Matters, located at 1220 N. Market St. in Galion from noon to 4 […]
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Mansfield natives competing in Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen pageant
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The city of Mansfield will be represented well this week with two local girls competing in the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen pageant. Sydney Shasky and Gabriella Morando are two of the 18 contestants who will walk the stage at the Renaissance Theater on Wednesday evening with the hopes of winning the Miss […]
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First Presbyterian Preschool turns 30
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The First Presbyterian Preschool of Mansfield is celebrating 30 exciting years of operation this fall. The preschool, located on Trimble Road, says their goal is to “enhance children’s development” as they partner with families. Begun in 1985 when a women’s group started the school, they have grown to a staff of eight. […]
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High heel walk raises money for gay pride event
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Participants trekked a mile in a pair of high heels along the B&O Bike Trail during the Mansfield Gay Pride Association’s High Heel Walk on Saturday. The walk was held to help raise money for the Mansfield Gay Pride Association’s parade/festival on July 25. Chris Weaver, secretary of the Mansfield Gay Pride […]
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Western icons visit Malabar Farm
LUCAS, Ohio — Hollywood stars Dan Haggerty, Johnny Crawford and Darby Hinton are appearing at Malabar Farm this weekend for the Hollywood Returns to Malabar Farm “Best of the West” event. The event got under way Friday and continues through Sunday. Haggerty is best known for his role as Grizzly Adams in “The Life and […]