Good morning, Mansfield.

Richland County high school baseball fans can vote for the preseason player of the year with nominees paired with postseason honors from 2025; voting closes at 7 p.m. Friday, March 27.

After 46 games, the NJ Classic record book shows historic milestones such as Mansfield Senior’s 13 MVP honors and Quan Hilory’s 43-point record.

The 47th edition will be at Lexington High School on Friday, March 27 + teams may test these records.

Lexington High School will host the 47th News Journal All-Star Classic on Friday night, where the event will honor 1,143 players from 34 schools with a comprehensive honor roll.

The tribute spotlights decades of local basketball history.

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.