Good morning, Mansfield.

Today, local Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr by gathering for prayers and meals at community mosques and homes after a month of fasting, exchanging warm greetings of Eid Mubarak and marking the end of Ramadan.

Buc-ee’s is planning a travel center at the I-71/Ohio 39 interchange in Mansfield that may create 200 jobs, county officials said March 19.

The chain offers pay from $18 per hour with leadership roles paying more and benefits (including 401(k) and paid time off) along with strict uniform rules.

Sherry Branham Fonner, the executive director of the Richland County Board of Mental Health & Recovery Services, will retire on March 31.

The board will begin planning for new leadership to continue supporting mental health services in the community.

Richland County commissioners asked all 18 townships about banning industrial solar farms, and 11 chose to ban them while local groups and IBEW plan to campaign for a countywide vote this May.

A town hall in Madison Township is set for March 28 to discuss benefits like new jobs and faster energy production.

Diminished 5th Album Release Celebration

6-11 p.m. — The Mothership Music Venue — $10 Admission — Celebrate the album release with a night of diverse rock performances from local bands.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Marvin Memorial Library — Registration encouraged — Donating blood saves lives and fills community needs.

FREE Music Bingo Night

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of music bingo and delicious food from the cell block cafe food truck.

Line Dancing Class

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — $10 entry — Get your boots on for a fun and engaging line dancing class with Krista Tinkham.

The Great Pages Circus

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Richland County Fairgrounds — Adult: $20, Child: Free with Paid Adult — Experience a thrilling circus performance perfect for the entire family.

2026 PAR Professional Development Conference

8 a.m.–4 p.m. — Mid-Ohio Conference Center — Registration required — A day of empowerment through training and collaboration in developmental disabilities.

Charles Mill Earth Day Cleanup & Tree Giveaway

Time unspecified — Charles Mill Lake Park — Free camping coupon for participants — Make a positive impact by cleaning the lake and planting trees.