MANSFIELD — Reba Kinder never expected her classroom art assignment to stand out among more than 10,000 submissions from across the country. The 15-year-old Northmor High School sophomore was one of 125 first-place winners in the 2026 America’s Field Trip contest. Her artwork was inspired by soldiers, sacrifice and the people who serve the country. […]
America 250
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‘What’s more American?’ Ohio Bird Sanctuary saves baby bald eagle on nation’s 250th
“Little Liberty” fell from her nest in Licking County and had been on the ground for about a week in the hot sun.
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‘This is our version of the American 250 picnic,’ Shelby mayor says of Sunday community party
Mayor Steve Schag was among those in attendance at the party, which came one day after the traditional 4th of July celebrations around the county.
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Red, white and burning rubber: Mansfield Speedway goes big for America 250
The smell of dust, burning rubber and the sulfur of fireworks was in the air all afternoon and evening at Mansfield Speedway.
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Bite Club: Hot dogs at Wiener King & a taste of the good old days
In honor of America’s birthday, I headed to Wiener King to celebrate with one of our nation’s most iconic foods.
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Red, White and Boom: Ontario’s patriotic party continues Saturday with a full day of festivities
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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Your 2026 guide to July 4th fireworks displays in Richland, Ashland & Knox counties
Here’s everything you need to know to find fireworks near you in the weeks to come.
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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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The British are coming! … for America 250 event May 15 & 16 in Willard
WILLARD — Willard Middle School 8th-grade students are once again mustering into the militia for the 21st annual Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. Students will bring history to life by reenacting famous events and battle scenes from the Revolutionary War, including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, and the surrender at Yorktown. Visitors are […]
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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 […]