Good morning, Mansfield.

Veteran actor Ryan Kiley returns to the Mansfield Playhouse stage for the slapstick comedy 'Who's on First?' after a five-year break, and the show will run April 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and April 27 at 2:30 p.m.—director Doug Wertz praises Kiley's enduring comic talent.

The Mansfield Shakespeare Company is holding auditions for Twelfth Night—auditions will be on April 29th and April 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Founders Auditorium at OSU Mansfield Campus.

The company will stage free outdoor performances in South Park from June 20th to 22nd for community members to enjoy a vibrant, Shakespearean comedy.

Aurora borealis may shine in Ohio today—two solar storms are predicted to hit Earth and trigger a moderate geomagnetic storm that could push the northern lights as far south as Lake Erie if they intensify.

Since Ohio's distracted driving law took effect in April 2023, traffic crashes dropped 8 percent, injuries fell 3 percent and deaths declined 4 percent statewide as reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol—data also shows the law saved an estimated $337 million and over 25,000 drivers completed a free safety course.

Richland County's softball poll shows little change as the top team stayed the same while teams like Mansfield Senior and Mansfield Christian lost recent games.

The No.1 and No.2 teams are set to meet twice this week—adding extra excitement to the contest.

Clear Fork's Presley Lilly won the Mansfield News Journal Female Athlete of the Week with 10,771 votes — voting will close at 7 p.m. Friday.

The Northwest District Athletic Board has released the baseball tournament assignments and sites for high school teams in Richland County for 2025.

Teams in Division III, IV, VI and VII will compete in games scheduled in May — seeding will be drawn on May 11 — at sites including Tiffin University, Willard, Shelby High and Heise Park in Galion.

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.

Earth Stewardship Celebration Kick Off

1-2 p.m. — Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development — Free entry — Celebrate Earth stewardship with community projects focused on sustainability and beautification.

Mary Poppins at Renaissance Theatre

7-9 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Sensory-friendly pricing available — Experience the magic of Mary Poppins through a whimsical musical adventure filled with enchanting stories and unforgettable songs.

Earth Day Festival at Ohio Bird Sanctuary

10 AM – 4 PM — Ohio Bird Sanctuary — Free Community Event — An interactive festival with games, crafts, and tips for a greener lifestyle.

Craft & Conversation with Miss Mansfield

3-5 p.m. — 3rd Cup Tea — $10 for one adult and one child, $5 for each additional child — Enjoy crafting heart-themed sunglasses and connecting with Miss Mansfield while supporting heart health.

BeautyCon 2025: Stylist Appreciation Day

5-7:30 p.m. — Dan Lew Exchange / DLX — $15 per person — Celebrate local beauty trends with a showcase of hairstyling, makeup artistry, and fashion.

MindSprouts Creative Writing Showcase

7 p.m. — Theatre 166 — Admission details not specified — Celebrate K-12 creativity with showcased student writings in an engaging theatrical presentation.

Open Mic Poetry & Music Night

5 PM — 3rd Cup Tea — Free entry — Experience a vibrant evening of poetry and music with the community atmosphere of downtown Mansfield.