The Ohio State Reformatory was a notorious prison that closed in 1990. Since its ongoing restoration, it has been a popular ...

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 ...

MANSFIELD, Ohio (WCMH) — Made famous as the backdrop of the film “The Shawshank Redemption,” the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield is also known as one of America’s most haunted places. Now, ...

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 ...

It's Shawshank Hustle time. The 11th Shawshank Hustle, a 4.6-mile race open to runners, walkers and those who love the movie, “The Shawshank Redemption,” will be Aug. 16, beginning and ending at the ...