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First-timers guide to visiting the Prairie Peddler Festival

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Just on the outskirts of the beautiful Mohican State Park lies the home of the Prairie Peddler Festival. It is hard to believe that we’ve lived in North Central Ohio for nearly 7 years, but only visited the Peddler for the first time last year! We enjoyed our day exploring the many craft booths, catching

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History revealed at the Levi & Catharine Coffin House

Underground Railroad Stop near Richmond, Indiana Levi and Catharine Coffin were devout Quakers who believed slavery was antithetical to their faith. As a young boy of 7, Levi witnessed slaves being separated from their families and was terrified of the thought of his own father being separated from him. Levi Coffin grew up, married Catharine

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Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’ – Running the Shawshank Hustle in Mansfield, Ohio (2026)

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When The Shawshank Redemption premiered in 1994, I was only 10 years old. My older brother enjoyed watching the movie, and I always watched, too (thankfully it was the made-for-TV version- oye!!).  While The Shawshank Redemption didn’t excel at the Box Office, it did become a cult classic.  I remember touring the Ohio State Reformatory back

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Fun on the Farm! Malabar Farm State Park in Ohio (2026)

A Local’s Guide to Our Most-Frequented State Park Malabar Farm State Park is, in my opinion, one of Ohio’s most versatile state parks! Located just 20 minutes from downtown Mansfield in Richland County, Malabar Farm State Park offers a full day of outdoor fun for the entire family. Hiking, educational opportunities, literature studies, and history

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