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Mansfield
Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The exhibit Intersections: Embodied Threads is on display at the Mansfield Art Center now until Sat, Apr. 4, inviting visitors to view contemporary art pieces + engage with local creativity. Mansfield News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Ohio rose last week with regular fuel averaging $2.88 per gallon up from $2.68, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration + the state average was about 0.8 percent above the national price of $2.85. Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will host College Credit Plus and Financial Aid Night on Feb. 5 from 6-7 p.m. at 890 W. Fourth St. where students in grades 6-11 and their families can learn about free college classes, placement testing, and starting the FAFSA process. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Ohio lawmakers are considering House Bill 304 that would require daily recess for K-8 students and allow high school club sports to count for physical education requirements. The proposal (introduced by Reps. Tom Young and Melanie Miller) awaits further review in the House Education Committee. Mansfield News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ohio SSI recipients receive their February checks today because Feb. 1 falls on a Sunday; the payment (2.8% cost‑of‑living adjustment) follows January’s early disbursement due to New Year’s Day. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Madison Rams girls basketball has won 11 games—the most since 2019-20—as coach Doug Rickert’s leadership raised the team’s standard. The team, now 11-8 and second in the OCC, shifts focus to upcoming postseason matchups amid ongoing injury challenges. Mansfield News Journal
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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.
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Teddy Bear Concert: Jack and The Beanstalk
2:30-5:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — $5 — A family-friendly musical adventure bringing the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
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Mansfield Civic Society First Meeting
11 p.m. — Stonegate Woods — Free entry — Join neighbors to discuss community initiatives in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Wellness Walk and Morning Stretch
11-11:45 a.m. — Kingwood Center Gardens — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing 45-minute class of nature walk followed by a relaxing stretch session.
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Love, Lies & The Doctor's Dilemma
8-11 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket price varies — Experience an evening of drama and intrigue with 'Love, Lies & The Doctor's Dilemma' live in Mansfield.
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