Ohio State Reformatory releases 2017 Ghost Hunt, Ghost Walk dates

The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio has announced dates for its 2017 Ghost Hunts® and Ghost Walks®. The popular overnight Ghost Hunts were named one of the Travel Channel’s “101 Things to do before you die.” These unusual nocturnal experiences are a hit with anyone interested in paranormal activity — or travelers simply seeking a truly unusual getaway....

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Richland Is Home For The Holidays Gift Giveaway

Richland Is Home For The Holidays and we want to share all of our local locations and traditions with visitors and guests. Please share your memories for a chance to receive our Richland Is Home For The Holiday Gift Box....

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Hollywood Takes Over the Haunted Reformatory

Do you crave adrenaline spiking through your veins, chills running down your spin, and an absolute fright of a lifetime? Well, you’re in luck because Hollywood special effects legend and director, Robert Kurtzman, is bringing a whole new level of terror to the Ohio State Reformatory this fall. Get ready because the monsters of the Paranormal Penitentiary are coming soon....

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#RichlandHappenings in September 2016

#RichlandHappenings in September gives you a heads up on the events you won’t want to miss. The Mansfield/ Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau shares the best Richland County has to offer. Whether you are looking for family activities or the best places to make new friends we have it all for you right here in one convenient location! Be sure to check out our Calendar of Events for more #RichlandHappenings....

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Arbor Day Tree Planting at Ohio State Reformatory

The City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission has chosen to celebrate our 20 years of being designated as a Tree City USA, with a very special Arbor Day Celebration at the Ohio State Reformatory (OSR). The City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission was joined by OSR Board members, including Board President Nancy Darby, Executive Director Paul Smith, and representatives of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lee Tasseff and Jodie Snavely, as a White Oak was planted commemorating the Shawshank Trail and the filming of the Shawshank Redemption in Mansfield, Ohio 20 years ago....

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Shawshank and NASCAR – That\’s what Mansfield Does!

NASCAR is returning to Ohio in 2013! With a NASCAR Camping World Trucks Series race at Eldora Speedway July 23-24 and a NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course August 16-17, the nation’s top motorsports league is back in Ohio for the first time in five years....

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