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Mansfield
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mansfield News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mansfield News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ 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. News 5 Cleveland
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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.
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Marvin Memorial Library — Registration encouraged — Donating blood saves lives and fills community needs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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