ONTARIO — The road to America’s 250th birthday started with baseball, classic cars and neighbors gathering under the summer sky Friday evening at Marshall Park. Ontario Liberty Fest kicked off its Fourth of July celebrations early this year with a packed schedule of activities that set the stage for an even bigger day of festivities […]
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America 250 gives north central Ohio communities a chance to celebrate close to home
NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — North central Ohioans looking for history, celebration and community connection during the nation’s 250th anniversary won’t have to travel far to find it. Todd Kleismit, executive director of the America 250-Ohio Commission, said the state’s year-long celebration highlights nationally significant sites, local stories and community pride across all 88 counties. He […]
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‘No ordinary tree’: Shelby plants Heritage Oak for America’s 250th
SHELBY — A shovel hit the soil Friday morning at Seltzer Park as Shelby planted more than a tree — it planted a piece of American history. City leaders, community groups and residents gathered to celebrate Arbor Day and mark a milestone tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Steve Schag called the heritage tree […]
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Shelby Arbor Day celebration to include Richland County ‘Heritage Tree’ planting
A white oak tree will be planted on Arbor Day in Shelby as part of the America-250 Ohio year-long celebration.
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Shelby Steel Tube Co. exhibit launches America 250 celebration in Shelby
“Ohio Firsts: Shelby Steel Tube Company,” a 15-foot-wide interpretive panel exhibit, will open on Nov. 1 in the Shelby Justice Center.
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Johnny Appleseed barn mural celebrates region’s history, America’s 250th birthday
PERRYSVILLE — A new barn mural of Johnny Appleseed commemorates his impact in Ohio and America as part of the America 250-Ohio Commission’s goal to spotlight the state’s contributions to American history. Former Gov. Ted Strickland, representatives from the America 250-Ohio Commission, a curator from the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum and others spoke at the […]
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America 250-Ohio announces new Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail
COLUMBUS — America 250-Ohio launched the Lake Erie to Ohio River Trail in Geneva on Aug. 8. The organization is the official state commission responsible for spearheading Ohio’s celebrations and commemorations relating to America’s semiquincentennial in 2026. The trail is an experiential driving trail of more than 150 sites across Ohio. It celebrates the crucial […]
