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Wayne County Sports Hall of Fame opens public display
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (1388+ words) In most of Ohio's 88 counties, the local sports hall of fame exists on a piece of paper or maybe a pamphlet, with a year-by-year list of inductees. Some might have a wall somewhere with some plaques. In Wayne County, it's…...
Sugarcreek series films Season 2 opener at museum
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (1381+ words) Last year American Cinema International's film crew swarmed all over Amish Country as it put the wraps on the first eight-episode season series "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise," a family-oriented mystery series that follows Cheryl, who, after a devastating…...
Centerburg festival set for June 19-20 at Memorial Park
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (852+ words) The Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival brings fun, food and entertainment to Centerburg on June 19-20. The festival kicks off Friday afternoon at Memorial Park with rides, concessions, a face painter and a Build-a-Bear workshop. Waterloo 5 will take the stage…...
Hawaiian luau experience opens June 27 at Castle Noel
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (477+ words) Summer nights are made for relaxing with friends and enjoying the season, and Medina residents won't have to travel far to find a tropical escape. Mark and Dana Klaus, owners of the nationally known Castle Noel attraction, have transformed part…...
Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Mount Vernon June 27
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (765+ words) Historic downtown Mount Vernon will come alive with the sounds of blues and the aroma of award-worthy barbecue on Saturday, June 27, as Blues, Brews & BBQ returns for a full day of entertainment from 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. The event is free and open…...
Son Fest 2026 announces first artists at MVNU
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (601+ words) Mount Vernon Nazarene University has announced the first artists for Son Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, on the MVNU campus. The festival runs from noon to 10 p. m. Now in its 30th year, the annual Christian music festival will feature performances on the…...
Mount Vernon Library to host 'Why Dig Ohio?' program
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (558+ words) The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County invites all to a presentation on the area's history and archaeology entitled "Why Dig Ohio? Archaeology, Geology, and the Human Connection to the Ohio Valley" on Wednesday, June 17, at 6: 30 p. m. Meet Sarah…...
Sugarcreek library to host Carnegie dinosaur program
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1009+ words) The Sugarcreek Branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System will host the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's mini museum program June 26. The program will feature dinosaur fossils and artifacts during 60-minute sessions held between 10: 30 a. m. and 2: 30 p. m. Participants will have the…...
Mount Vernon sets 2026 free family movie night series
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (730+ words) Grab your blankets, pack up your lawn chairs, and gather your loved ones! The City of Mount Vernon is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated Free Family Movie Night series. Spanning from early summer through late autumn,…...
Allen to become Ohio Light Opera artistic director
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1050+ words) Dr. Jacob Allen, Ohio Light Opera's associate artistic director, is poised to become the new artistic director in August. Allen has been with OLO for 20 years, working his way up the ranks. "I feel an enormous sense of gratitude stepping…...