Good morning, Mansfield.

Samuel Stambaugh Bloom settled in Shelby in 1856 and became a businessman and elected official who helped draft the law that established The Ohio State University (a well-known Buckeye school).

He also started the local newspaper and telephone exchange and served on community boards, leaving a lasting mark in Richland County.

Mansfield Youth Theatre will present Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins on the Renaissance Theatre stage on April 25, 26, and 27 as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday and 2:30 PM on Sunday.

A free sensory-friendly performance will be held on April 26 at 1 PM for families with sensory needs—registration is required for limited tickets.

Ohioans who plan to fly must obtain a REAL ID by May 7 because TSA will start checking IDs in May; they must visit a BMV location with required documents and pay $24.50 for a four-year card (or $48 for an eight-year card) with processing taking 10 business days.

Three Richland County girls basketball players earned Division IV All-Ohio honors for the 2024-25 season—Shelby’s Eve Schwemley and Lexington’s Makaree Chapman were named first team while Shelby’s Serena Ramsey received an honorable mention by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association.

The Richland County Softball Scoreboard (updated daily) shows that on March 22, Lexington won 2-1 over Ontario when Camryn McGuire hit the winning run and Shelby beat Huron 11-0 in five innings.

Today, Lexington will travel to New Philadelphia while Ontario hosts Highland and Shelby will play in Pleasant.

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.

Annual Sunrise Easter Service

7-8 a.m. — Kingwood Center Gardens — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with a beautiful community sunrise service in a picturesque garden setting.

Crochet Spring Flower Wreath Workshop

5 p.m. — North Lake Park — $5 — Create beautiful crochet flowers and craft a wreath to celebrate the arrival of spring.