GALION, Ohio — The Graders lit the fuse Sunday night, but the grand finale would have to wait until the postgame fireworks display. Galion scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth and had the potential game-tying run at second base with nobody out, but the rally withered on the vine in a 6-5 […]
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Local racers feel right at home at Spitzer Motor Speedway
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Justin Cranmore’s racing career started in Mansfield a decade ago and resumed at Spitzer Motor Speedway on Sunday. The 24-year-old Cranmore was back where it all began for the second of six race weekends at the half-mile oval on the city’s north side. He competed in the hobby stock class; and judging […]
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Beilstein grows thousands of hostas in his backyard
MANSFIELD, Ohio — When Doug Beilstein fed his curiosity about hosta plants around 25 years ago, his appetite only grew. And so did his garden. Beilstein loves the hosta plant. When he started planting seeds in his backyard garden all those years ago, he became interested in hybridizing the diverse plant. He currently estimates that […]
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Our map to local summer wines
Summer wines are different; people tend to eat lighter foods and the drinks that go with those foods are lighter. We’ve put together a list of local wine bars, wineries, and craft brewers to wet your pallet. Enjoy. Cypress Cellars Winery Lighter meals in the summer time are usually also associated with lighter wines sold […]
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Public beaches contaminated with E. coli remain open
COLUMBUS, Ohio — As of June 17, 34 out of 134 public beaches in Ohio were contaminated with Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, but according to the Ohio Department of Health, they will remain open. “There are several things people can do to avoid getting sick,” explained Recreation Programs Administrator for the Ohio Department […]
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Altered Eats incorporates fresh veggies at North End Farmers Market
MANSFIELD, Ohio – With an abundance of fresh produce and vegetables surrounding them, Anne Massie and Aaron Schopp of Altered Eats showed patrons of the North End Farmers Market how to incorporate fresh vegetables into recipes at their chef demonstration on Tuesday. Massie and Schopp created June Pickled Veggies and a Berry Salad Dressing for […]
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Balloon Glow lights the night in Ashland
ASHLAND, Ohio–On a beautiful Fourth of July, the Ashland Balloonfest continues today and Sunday. The Balloon Glow lit the grounds on Thursday evening while live entertainment and contest added to the experience. Enjoy our video as the pilots light their balloons in synch the music of “Up, Up, and Away.” There’s also a gallery of […]
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Richland County Fair “re-coops” after Ohio poultry show ban
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Richland County Fair is pressing forward after the Ohio Department of Agriculture canceled all live bird exhibitions for 2015. Despite no poultry being present at the fairgrounds this year, the show will still go on for the county’s 4-H and FFA programs. On June 2, the Ohio Department of Agriculture cancelled […]