One could almost imagine Louis Bromfield back atop Mount Jeez on a brillant mid-July afternoon on Sunday.
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Check out north central Ohio’s best sites for National Camping Month
June is National Camping Month, and there are no shortage of options in north central Ohio for those looking to enjoy the Great Outdoors. That means this is the perfect time to pack up the s’mores, grab the sleeping bags, and spend a night under the Ohio skies. From lakeside campsites to wooded retreats, your […]
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Spring Plowing Days on 04/26/2026
Spring Plowing Days Date: 04/26/2026 Time: 10:00 am-03:00 pm Location: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843 Organizer: Malabar Farm State Park Cost: Free Contact and more info: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/malabar-farm-state-park About the event: Join us for this free, old-fashioned event! Watch as a local Draft Horse Club demonstrates its plowing skills and participates […]
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Spring Plowing Days on 04/25/2026
Spring Plowing Days Date: 04/25/2026 Time: 10:00 am-03:00 pm Location: Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843 Organizer: Malabar Farm State Park Cost: Free Contact and more info: danya.platt@dnr.ohio.gov https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/malabar-farm-state-park About the event: Join us for this free, old-fashioned event! Watch as a local Draft Horse Club demonstrates its plowing skills and […]
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Malabar Farm “Big House” Christmas Caroling – Fun Center Chordsmen on 12/06/2025
Malabar Farm “Big House” Christmas Caroling – Fun Center Chordsmen Date: 12/06/2025 Time: 05:00 pm-07:00 pm Location: 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH 44843 Organizer: Malabar Farm State Park Cost: $5/person Contact and more info: jimfrye63@gmail.com https://www.funcenterchordsmen.com About the event: The Fun Center Chordsmen, Manfield’s premier men’s a capella chorus, will be performing Christmas carols at […]
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No foul play suspected after woman found dead at Malabar Farm State Park
LUCAS — The Richland County Coroner’s Office does not suspect foul play in the death of a woman found at Malabar Farm State Park last week, according to chief investigator Bob Ball. Ball said Heather Carpenter, a 61-year-old Mansfield resident, was found in a ravine area slightly off a hiking trail the evening of Friday, […]
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Mohican Women’s Outdoor Adventure deemed a success
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. LOUDONVILLE – More than 100 women from across the state gathered at Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center last month for the 10th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure, hosted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The event […]
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Here are Ohio’s Top 24 haunted attractions
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally authored by the Ohio.org staff and published at this site. COLUMBUS – This Halloween season, TourismOhio invites thrill-seekers and ghost enthusiasts to explore 24 haunted locations across the state. From eerie state parks to historically haunted hotels, Ohio is brimming with paranormal hotspots waiting to be discovered. In celebration […]
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Ohio Heritage Days offer old-fashioned fun at Malabar Farm
LUCAS — Pat Drouhard gripped the red cast iron spokes and pulled the wheel tight. His all cast iron, antique cider mill pressed down on thick chunks of apple, crushed just moments before. White foam and caramel-colored juices trickled out from the bottom of the barrel into a bucket below. Children rushed forward with tiny paper […]
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Public-private partnerships shine as Mansfield celebrates Liberty Park rebirth
MANSFIELD — Obie Stillwell is still looking out for his hometown in Mansfield. The former Madison High School football star, who later walked on and lettered at Ohio State University, lives in Columbus. But the desire to help people back home still burns as bright as it did when he was an All-Ohio linebacker for […]