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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s opened near Dayton on April 6 and now requires cash-only in-store gas payments while credit cards must be used at the pump; feedback has been mixed on social media. A second location near Mansfield is in planning (according to local reports). Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ohio State at Mansfield is recognized as an 'Opportunity College' by Carnegie Classification for providing high access and helping graduates earn significantly more; the campus also will offer tuition-free education in the fall for qualifying students from diverse backgrounds. Mansfield News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by Stantec Consulting Services shows Clear Fork Reservoir will supply 4.5 million gallons daily to Mansfield's water system for at least 50 years, while a well network provides the remaining 60% of drinking water. WMAN
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richland County Transit is launching RCT Flex, a 1-year pilot offering extra routes for early-morning, late-evening, and overnight riders. It begins May 4 and runs Monday to Friday from 4:30 to 7 a.m. and from 6:15 to 11:15 p.m. (an open house is set for April 14). News 5 Cleveland
- ➤ Mansfield City Council honored Kim Hildreth for 31 years of service during an April 7 meeting; the retired city employee is battling breast cancer and has led community programs since she began in 1995 (including Earth Stewardship and Mansfield in Bloom). Mansfield News Journal
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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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Upscale Flea Market & Craft Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Fairhaven Hall — Free entry — Explore a vibrant flea market filled with unique crafts and artisanal goods.
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Night of Destruction
4-9 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Check website for pricing — A chaotic night of thrilling motorsports action awaits at the speedway.
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Comedy Night at Hickory Vines Winery
6:30 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — $18 — Enjoy a night of clean comedy with three acts including headliner Adam Minnick.
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Sunday Tea & Charcuterie Workshop
5-8 p.m. — The 101 Tea Company — $45 per person — Celebrate Mother's Day with a hands-on charcuterie workshop and curated tea pairings.
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