MANSFIELD — One of America’s most unique events — Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival — returns to historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield for its sixth year, July 19, 20 and 21 with a music lineup packed with top rock acts, more than 115 tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Following three consecutive years of sellouts, […]
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Mansfield’s 5th ward councilman reviews the year
2023 was a non-stop rollercoaster ride for Ward 5 in Mansfield. We experienced great highs with the addition of new businesses (Uncommon Nostalgia, The Voegele Building Airbnb, Brasshouse Boardroom, Galeria Ekkles, and U.P.N.O MUSIC to name a few). Through the efforts of residents, Mansfield was finally able to create the Liberty DIY skate spot in Liberty Park. […]
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Ho, ho, hell! Blood Prison Christmas Incarceration haunt opens Dec. 8 & 9
MANSFIELD — Don’t get mad at Vic Amesquita for injecting a little fear into your holiday season. The owner of Blood Prison at the former Ohio State Reformatory on Mansfield’s north side is simply applying a bit of terrifying history into the mix of yule logs, candy canes and eggnog. And hopefully scaring the reindeer excrement […]
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Fall in love with ‘Fall in Ohio’
MANSFIELD — As the breeze turns crisp and the leaves start to crunch, TourismOhio’s list of the “100 Things to Do in Ohio This Fall” is a fitting reminder of the many opportunities to get out and explore the heart of it all this fall. “Fall is a wonderful time for adventure in Ohio,” said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. “In just […]
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Blood Prison: This ain’t your father’s haunted attraction
MANSFIELD — Vic Amesquita remembers the “good old days” of haunted attractions. Black walls. Strobe lights piercing the darkness. A CD player blaring loud music. Simple. Effective. Primitive. That old-school approach won’t cut it at a massive, modern haunt like Blood Prison, set on the sprawling grounds and inside the towering walls of the gothic […]
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Prison break: 1,600-plus ready for 9th annual Shawshank Hustle on Saturday
MANSFIELD — More than 1,600 people are breaking out of prison on Mansfield on Saturday morning. But not to worry. They will be racing — or walking — back to the prison just as fast as they escaped. The former Ohio State Reformatory on the city’s north side will be the site of the ninth […]
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Native Son: Harry & Walter go to OSR: 1975
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally published on Richland Source in 2016. MANSFIELD — It was the first movie filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory. At the time one of the Hollywood producers called it “the first major motion picture ever filmed in Ohio.” He added, rather wistfully, “it may not be the last.” This was […]
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Native Son: Harry & Walter go to OSR: 1975
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story originally published on Richland Source in 2016. MANSFIELD — It was the first movie filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory. At the time one of the Hollywood producers called it “the first major motion picture ever filmed in Ohio.” He added, rather wistfully, “it may not be the last.” This was […]