MANSFIELD — Eleanor Lenehan had waited more than a century to become a queen. Her radiant smile on Monday afternoon made it clear she felt it was worth the wait. Lenehan, a 101-year-old resident of the Crystal Care Nursing & Rehab Center in Mansfield, was selected by a panel of five judges as the “Ageless […]
Richland County Fair
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Gallery: Monday at the 174th Richland County Fair
(Photos taken Monday at the 174th Richland County Fair at the fairgrounds on North Home Road on the City of Mansfield’s north side. The week-long fair began on Sunday and continues through Saturday night.)
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Richland County Fair results include Best of Show; 4-H state selections; exhibit awards
MANSFIELD — It’s Junior Fair time in Richland County and the first set of awards and honors for 2024 are here and attached below. They include: The Junior Fair King and Queen Pageant and Coronation took place on Sunday. It’s 50 years of kings and queens in Richland County. All former Junior Fair kings and […]
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Shelby students crowned Richland Co. Junior Fair royalty in pageant’s 50th year
MANSFIELD — The two newest members of the Richland County Junior Fair royalty are continuing a 50-year tradition. The 2024 Junior Fair King is 18-year-old Anderson Roll of Freedom Wranglers 4-H and Shelby FFA. The Junior Fair Queen is 17-year-old Gracie Rodman of Richland Round-Up 4-H and Shelby FFA. They join the ranks of 50 […]
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New $1.2 million show arena set to debut at the 174th Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — A new, air-conditioned, $1.2 million show arena will welcome visitors when the 174th Richland County Fair begins on Sunday. “Adena (Corp.) stepped up and got the building built and we got the stuff inside it that we needed. We have a little bit more to do inside, but it will be ready for […]
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New $1.2 million Richland County Fairgrounds show arena fully funded
MANSFIELD — There will be a new $1.2 million show arena built at the Richland County Fairgrounds by the time the 2024 fair begins in August. County commissioners on Tuesday approved the allocation of up to $200,000 from the county’s capital funds to finish the fundraising needs of the group that’s been working on the […]
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Richland County Fair results from Breeding Beef to Alpacas
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Junior Fair board sent over these results on Sunday from this past week’s fair judging. Breeding Beef Show Overall Grand Supreme ChampionCaroline Tilton, Muddy Creek Clovers 4-H Overall Reserve Supreme ChampionMadison Boyer, Kickin’ It Kountry 4-H Champion Simmental – Madison Boyer, Kickin’ It KountryReserve Champion Simmental – Maycee Tackett, Next […]
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Hog Heaven: Stephens takes triple honors at Richland County Fair
MANSFIELD — It was a big week for 16-year-old Jack Stephens. His Hampshire hog, Louie, earned the title of grand champion at the Richland County Fair. Louie brought home the bacon at Saturday’s livestock sale, setting a fair record of $6,500. “It was a big moment because I’ve been doing it for all this time, so […]
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Richland County Junior Fair results range from rabbits to sheep
MANSFIELD — These are the latest batch of results from the Richland County Junior Fair Board. Showmen of Show Showman of Showmen Winner:Hadley Williams, Great Expectations 4-H (goats) Other Participants:Aubrey Crain, Clear Fork Colts & Fillies 4-H (horse)Lilly Heydinger, That Udder Club 4-H (rabbits)Finlay Rowlands, Next Generation 4-H (poultry)Abby Snyder, Rusty Riders 4-H (sheep)Caroline Tilton, […]
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Lucas High School student wins ‘Showman of Showmen’ at Richland County Fair
Showman of Showmen included seven participants, who each earned an opportunity by winning Pro Showmanship in their respective species.