In its 11th year, the popular race featured a modified route due to ongoing construction along North Main Street.
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Sunday’s scene wraps final day of Inkcarceration
MANSFIELD — Sunday marked the final day of Inkcarceration, the three-day music and tattoo festival at the Ohio State Reformatory. Five Finger Death Punch, Lamb of God and Three Days Grace were the headliner acts. Inkcarceration officials were kind enough to share the images captured by a number of photographers from Sunday’s action. Photo journalists […]
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July 26 is final Paranormal Institute session of summer at Shawshank site
MANSFIELD — One more experience awaits for summer travelers to experience the in-demand Paranormal Institute, Ghost Hunts and Ghost Walks at what is widely recognized as one of America’s most haunted places. The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield reports that just a few dates remain for its popular 2025 paranormal events. Only one date […]
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Party at the Pen East roars through Ohio State Reformatory
MANSFIELD — Motorcycle enthusiasts near and far descended on the Ohio State Reformatory this weekend for Party at the Pen East. The event was billed as the Midwest’s newest vintage motorcycle show. The inaugural event showcased the best 1960s and ’70s style choppers at The Ohio State Reformatory’s prison yards and cell blocks. Charity raffle […]
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Party at the Pen brings vintage motorcycles to Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Midwest’s newest vintage motorcycle show will roll into Mansfield this weekend. The inaugural “Party At The Pen East” will showcase the best 1960s and ’70s style choppers at The Ohio State Reformatory’s prison yards and cell blocks. The event takes place Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. […]
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Ohio State alumni invited to visit historic Ohio State Reformatory on June 17
MANSFIELD — Ohio State University alumni are invited to join fellow Buckeyes on June 17 for an evening of storytelling, connection and cinematic history at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The former state prison is famously known as the filming location for “The Shawshank Redemption” and other major productions at 100 Reformatory Road, The […]
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Richland County tourism meeting celebrates year of big events
MANSFIELD — Partners of Richland County’s tourism industry gathered at the historic Ohio State Reformatory Wednesday for the Destination Mansfield-Richland County 2025 annual meeting. The annual event at OSR brought tourism and community leaders together to celebrate achievements, recognize excellence and look forward to new opportunities. This year’s theme, “Raising the Bar,” reflects the region’s […]
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Discover your next adventure: Mid-Ohio’s travel show debuts at the Reformatory
Mid-Ohio residents will have travel experiences brought to them. The Mid-Ohio area is a wonderful place to live but many of the larger travel shows and experiences are in the larger cities. “My dream has been to expand our service with events and opportunities for our clients. I have been thinking about this for years […]
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Inkcarceration announces 2025 entertainment lineup
MANSFIELD — The Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield July 18 to 20. This is one of the nation’s most unique events, featuring 66+ top rock and metal bands across three stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Following a record-setting year in 2024 with […]
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Mansfield City Council OKs $862K for new, versatile mobile operations center
MANSFIELD — Police chief Jason Bammann asked for a mobile operations center that can be used for more than just emergencies. “This is a mobile billboard. This is something the Mansfield Police Department can be proud of and something the community can be proud of also,” Bammann told City Council on Tuesday evening. “I don’t […]