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30 Years of Shawshank By Tonya Prater Celebrate the classic film and see it come to life on The Shawshank Trail. On Aug. 9–11, 2024, fans from around the globe will converge in Mansfield, Ashland and Upper Sandusky to celebrate The Shawshank Redemption’s 30th birthday. Take a trip down cinematic memory lane with special events,…
Pure Imagination By Tonya Prater Inspire creativity and enchant your children’s minds no matter how old they may be at the newly expanded Buckeye Imagination Museum, bursting with puzzles and games. The Buckeye Imagination Museum is redefining play for all ages with its expansive 32,000 square feet of colorful and innovative space in Mansfield’s Imagination…
Birds of a Feather By Jamie Rhein Whether passing through or staying for a lifetime, feathered friends have a home in Richland County at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Orphaned and injured native birds are like family members at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary, a 90-acre nature preserve of woods and marshes along the Clear Fork River….
Worth the Trip By Alexia Kemerling It’s easy to get stuck in a familiar loop of tried-and-true spots to meet up with family and friends — and there’s nothing wrong with favorites. But if you’re ready to make a few new memories, these standout attractions located in the heart of the state are worth the…
“Hope is a good thing … maybe the best of things. No good thing ever dies.” — Andy Dufresne That’s certainly true of The Shawshank Redemption, the top-rated movie of all time on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), filmed almost entirely in Mansfield and the surrounding area. Fans of the iconic motion picture can follow…
Not all residents were born in Mansfield, but everyone who moves here quickly finds themselves right at home — just ask Louie Andres. Retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Louie grew up in southwest Ohio and moved to Mansfield in 1992 to manage Malabar Farm State Park. With a wife and three children…
Beer is a family affair for the husband-and-wife duo Duncan and Carmone Macfarlane. In April 2014, the Macfarlanes combined their 30-plus years of brewing experience with co-founders Scott Cardwell and Steve Zigmund to bring the craft beer revival to Mansfield through The Phoenix Brewing Company. Duncan is the head brewer; Carmone, “Red,” is the chief…
Nikia Fletcher met the love of her life in Mansfield, but didn’t date him for 10 years, and then didn’t marry him for another 10. It all makes sense when you realize they met as children. “We’ve actually known each other since birth,” says Nikia. She and her now-husband, Antonio, started dating in 9th grade,…
The joy of travel lives in the surprise of discovery. In Mansfield, surprises hide around every corner, making it every bit worth the trip. Despite its small footprint, the city is big on fun with experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Since Hollywood’s 1950s heyday, Mansfield has been a favorite spot for movie stars…
Craving succulent seafood served in pre-Civil War era caverns? How about towering cheesecake while watching a sunset? If you have an appetite for unforgettable ambiance with your meal, discover delectable dishes and amazing atmospheres across Richland County. Breakfast Haunts Get your day started the right way. Start slow with a cappuccino, a scone or slice…