The Buckeye State is home to plenty of outstanding communities. But which ones are the best?

Ohio Magazine recently announced honorees for its annual Best Hometowns awards. The five winners — which will be featured in the November/December issue of the magazine — are:

Ashland

Barnesville

Green

Mount Vernon

Yellow Springs

"To determine the honorees, Ohio Magazine solicited nominations and conducted site visits across the state in the spring and summer," according to the magazine. "The editors evaluated the nominees in six categories — community spirit, education, entertainment, health and safety, business environment and culture and heritage — to help finalize our selections."

Green officials are pleased to earn the recognition.

“Being named one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns is a p

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