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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Johnny Appleseed’s legacy comes alive at Hillsdale library with apple-inspired exhibit
JEROMESVILLE — For the past few days, students walking into the Hillsdale Local Schools library have been met with apples. Fake apple trees are scattered throughout the library, apple tea and candy are available for students and it even smells like apples. An antique apple press sits on a table. Large banners with information about […]
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Johnny Appleseed’s heroic night run tracked from Mansfield to Mount Vernon & back
MOUNT VERNON — In early September of 1813, tensions were running high along the Ohio frontier. The United States was at war with Great Britain, and through their fort at Detroit, the British were encouraging natives displaced by encroaching white settlements to attack. In reality, the Indians didn’t attack in north central Ohio until the […]
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Laylan’s Run: Tracing a dramatic dash from Mansfield to Mount Vernon during the War of 1812
MOUNT VERNON — It’s well known that frontier entrepreneur John Chapman — more famous under his nickname Johnny Appleseed — made a marathon run from Mansfield to Mount Vernon to warn settlers when hostilities broke out during the War of 1812. What is less known is the story of John Laylan, who attempted a similar […]
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Mansfield celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings at Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD — Louis Andres was back in his element on Friday morning. Back to nature, that is, for a man who began his 40-year career parks and recreation career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a park naturalist. The City of Mansfield’s public works director filled in for Mayor Jodie Perry as Mansfield […]
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New Mansfield public works director highlights plans for the city’s parks
MANSFIELD — Louis Andres knows a few things about public parks. And it seems clear the City of Mansfield is going to benefit from the expertise of the man who has worked in the parks and recreation field for more than 40 years, beginning his career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a […]
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Glamping or demolition: An uncertain future for Johnny Appleseed amphitheater
ASHLAND — Turning the abandoned Johnny Appleseed Amphitheater into a glamping resort and wedding venue was found to be feasible earlier this year, but officials apparently don’t want to spend $11.4 million needed for the project. The 109-acre site near Charles Mill Lake underwent a months-long feasibility study earlier this year. A Chicago-based firm, Sage […]