For the sixth annual celebration of our state’s outstanding communities, Ohio Magazine honors five places where residents enjoy not only outstanding services, schools, parks and other amenities, but also a spirit of neighborliness and cooperation that make them stand out. Read their stories and you’ll agree that Archbold, Hilliard, Lebanon, Nelsonville and Oberlin are worthy of Best Hometown recognition.

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