Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
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🎓 Education
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association will host two Golf for Scholarships outings to raise funds for the OABA Educational Trust, which awards over $45,000 in scholarships for agricultural education.
The early outing will be on June 11 at Deer Ridge Golf Club in Bellville and the later outing will be on August 13 at Shelby Oaks Golf Club in Sidney — events open to golfers of all skill levels.
Teachers at Madison Local Schools have protested outside a board meeting at Madison Middle School wearing red as they have been without a contract for 230 days while waiting for a fact-finder's recommendation in four to six weeks.
The board approved a $1,950 stipend for wrestling coach Bryan Mosier, a $200,000 donation for turf replacement, and a $3,000 monthly contract with Rockmill Financial Consulting—moves made after lengthy discussions and public comments.
Richland County high school students will showcase their skills at the EmployMEpalooza job fair on April 2 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center at 890 W.
4th St. in Mansfield—faculty and mentors will help prepare resumes as local employers meet students in a reverse job fair format.
🏛️ Government
Tuesday, Mansfield City Council heard Safety-Service Director Keith Porch detail the Blue Envelope Project—designed to help police communicate better with autistic drivers—and said the program will launch April 1 with several law enforcement agencies.
The council also approved a $250,000 grant to restore the 144-year-old Vasbinder Fountain and passed orders for demolitions, road repairs, well water main replacements, and a donation for the Liberty Park bathhouse renovation project.
🏈 Sports
Richland County’s high school softball scene is buzzing as a new list names 25 top players who will shine during the 2025 season—each evaluated for their hitting and fielding skills.
The ranking spotlights local talents from schools like Clear Fork and Lexington—showing a promising future for the sport in our community.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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Tea & Tunes: Live Music with Grace McClanithan
Enjoy a cozy evening of live acoustic music by Grace McClanithan while sipping on a variety of teas at 3rd Cup Tea.
Adult Volleyball League
6-10 p.m. | Dewald Community Center of the Salvation Army | $65 | Compete in a fun and friendly adult volleyball league this spring.
Family Arts and Crafts Night
5-7 p.m. — North Lake Park — Free entry — Create a vibrant Mosaic Butterfly painting with local artist Victoria Hoefler in a family-friendly setting.
Once - The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the touching tale of love and music in a poignant Irish setting.
Spring Fling Craft Show
10 AM – 2 PM | Richland County Fairgrounds | Local artisan crafts and goods | Celebrate spring with handmade treasures and unique items.
Virtual Senior Living Tour
9 AM - 7 PM | Wedgewood Estates | Free entry | Explore the best of senior living with a focus on exceptional care and award-winning dining.
Once - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting story of love and music in this acclaimed musical.
Live Music with Steve Brown
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Free entry — Enjoy an evening filled with upbeat live tunes by local artist Steve Brown.
Mid Ohio Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Richland County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Browse through 35+ tables of sports card dealers buying, selling, and trading memorabilia.
The Norman Brown Experience
6:00-9:30 p.m. — Mid-Ohio Conference Center — $50 — Enjoy a live performance by Grammy winner Norman Brown and Eliot Sloan from Blessid Union Of Souls with proceeds benefiting a local shelter.
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