One of the most distinctive landmarks in all of Ohio is a roughly 80-mile drive southwest of Cleveland. Why it matters: The ...

Jerry Miller, NCOIM president, has bought local industrial artifacts and had items donated. He is always looking to grow the museum.

ParaPsyCon is a paranormal and psychic convention taking place this weekend in Mansfield at Ohio State Reformatory, an ...

Before it became one of Hollywood’s most iconic backdrops (The Shawshank Redemption), the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield was a breathtaking architectural marvel. This castle-like prison, which ...

The iconic backdrop to the 1994 film “The Shawshank Redemption” has long been a popular historic site. However, the stories behind the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield rival the tale of Andy and ...

Beyond its haunted reputation, the Ohio State Reformatory is an architectural treasure. It was nearly demolished after its closure because of a federal court order resulting from inhumane conditions ...

If you're mapping out America's most nostalgic destinations, one that might come as surprisingly worthy of consideration is a former prison in a small Ohio city, especially for film lovers. Built in ...

A University of Mount Union accounting major said one of her inspirations for her debut mystery novel "Perplexion" is the Ohio State Reformatory on Mansfield's northeast side. "Its history, atmosphere ...