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Nine Ohio Farm Bureau programs were recognized in a national showcase that highlighted initiatives such as Richland County's ag literacy kits for schools and Marion and Morrow counties' tire recycling day to address rural tire littering.

Award winners received a grant to join the CAE Showcase at the upcoming Annual Convention and Trade Show in Anaheim.

Snow Trails Ski Resort in Mansfield was ranked third in the nation for its hot chocolate after scoring 86.2 in a Lindt USA study that reviewed price, availability, and quality across over 400 resorts.

The state is expanding its savings program (ABLE accounts) for people with disabilities, allowing thousands more Ohioans to save and invest money tax-free while keeping their Medicaid and SSI benefits under new federal rules effective Jan.

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Voting for Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week remains open until 7 p.m. Friday & Clear Fork’s Caleb Snyder earned the title with 2,044 votes in the last poll.

Emerging Artists Showcase

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket availability limited — Experience a night of talent with Mansfield's freshest artists.

Sip & Paint Your Pet

6 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Tickets include first drink and supplies — Paint your beloved pet while enjoying drinks at this fun art session.

Once Upon A Mattress

7-10 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticketed event — Enjoy a hilarious spin on The Princess and the Pea with catchy songs and comedic twists.

Once Upon A Mattress

7-10 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Tickets required — Experience the whimsical retelling of a classic fairy tale in a lively performance.

Wine and Painting Class

12-2 p.m. — Wishmaker House — $35 includes materials and a glass of wine — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a glass of wine in this painting class.