MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to share the lineup of fall festivities that highlight the beauty and charm of Ohio State Parks. The 47th annual Ohio Heritage Days Festival coming up Sept. 28 and 29 at Malabar Farm State Park features a variety of events are perfect for families […]
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Johnny Appleseed’s 250th birthday celebrated at various spots in north central Ohio
MANSFIELD — The Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway, a scenic route that passes through many of the places where the legendary nurseryman lived and worked, is proud to announce a special event and traveling exhibit to commemorate his 250th birthday. The traveling exhibit will also highlight the attractions and activities that the byway offers to travelers, […]
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News Man Weekly: Speed bumps, cannabis and Mansfield parks
MANSFIELD — The first episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. In the first episode of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell sits down with City of Mansfield Public Works Director Louis Andres to talk about improvement in the city parks.
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GALLERY: A Saturday at Louis Bromfield’s former home at Malabar Farm
Spring was well underway Saturday at Malabar Farm State Park, the former home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and conservationist Louis Bromfield in southeast Richland County. Located at 4050 Bromfield Road near Lucas, the sprawling 850-acre state park and working farm has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Bromfield was born […]
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Fun Center Chordsmen to perform 50th anniversary celebration on March 23
MANSFIELD — This year the Fun Center Chordsmen celebrates 50 years of acapella singing in the community. The Fun Center Chordsmen will perform in a special 50-year celebration event at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the new Lexington High School auditorium.
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Malabar Farm to host Oct. 14 Fall Hike for Health
MANSFIELED – Richland Public Health’s Fall Hike for Health is Saturday, Oct. 14, at Malabar Farm State Park, 4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas. Enjoy the beauty of Ohio’s fall colors with hikes through the woods from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hikes are self-guided with suggested start times by 11 a.m. All hikers are encouraged to check in […]