MANSFIELD — Experience living history encampments at the largest Historical event in the U.S. presenting our history from 1775 through 1945. All right here in Mansfield, Ohio. So much to see and enjoy. The 46th annual Ohio Civil War and World War I & World War II Show will be held at the Richland County […]
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Where should I go for the 2024 solar eclipse? Your comprehensive guide
RICHLAND COUNTY — Here’s your what/where/when guide for the April 8 total solar eclipse passing over north central Ohio.
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Ceremonial groundbreaking launches $1.2 million show arena at fairgrounds
MANSFIELD — A farmer’s offhand remark six years ago helped lead to the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday for a new $1.2 million show arena at the Richland County Fairgrounds. “A farmer was looking at our old show arena and said, ‘We need to do something here, folks,’” said David Dick, a member of the Richland County […]
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GALLERY: 2024 JA Inspire to Hire
ONTARIO — The Junior Achievement “Inspire to Hire” event brought in more than 50 local companies to show students local job opportunities.
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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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Junior Achievement Inspire experiences growth in 2nd year
MANSFIELD – Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio is thrilled to announce JA Inspire, made possible by FirstEnergy, a unique career exploration experience scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairhaven Hall at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Attendance for the second annual event is expected to exceed 800 students from […]
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4th annual Holiday Sip & Shop celebrates small businesses
MANSFIELD — The fourth annual Holiday Sip & Shop returns Nov. 24 and 25 at the Richland County Fairgrounds to support 85-plus small businesses and handmade makers. The goal is to provide a platform for small businesses, handmade makers and young entrepreneurs to showcase their talents with a face to face interaction. Black Friday will […]
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Autumn Fiber Festival set for October at Richland County Fairgrounds
MANSFIELD — Explore fiber art in all its fabulous forms at the 10th annual Autumn Fiber Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be held in a new location this year, taking up residence in the Arts and […]
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Junior Fair Board boosts Diamond Hills Baptist Church food drive
MANSFIELD – Farm Credit Mid-America, Rural 1st® and Richland County Fair have partnered together to raise food donations to benefit Diamond Hills Baptist Church as part of a state-wide food drive contest. Now in its third year, Fight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is a friendly competition that helps junior fairs raise food donations for local food banks across Ohio. The […]
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Free COVID-19 vaccines & boosters at Red Barn on Aug. 7
ONTARIO – Free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be available during the Senior Day at the Red Barn at the Richland County Fairgrounds on Monday, Aug. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gift cards will be given to individuals who receive vaccinations. This event is hosted by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on […]