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Mansfield
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mid-Ohio BikeFest and KidsFest returns July 11 in downtown Mansfield with a new nonprofit twist that ensures funds benefit local youth mental health. The event in the Imagination Corridor features 20 food trucks (plus a Taylor Swift tribute concert) and family-friendly activities. Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Richland County Foundation announced the Judge Jeff Payton Scholarship Fund in Mansfield to support minority students in higher education, honoring the late judge’s long service to the community (locally known as 'Mansfield’s Son'). Donations can be made online or by check. Mansfield News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The NAACP is hosting the 27th annual Minority Health Fair on April 25 at Providence Baptist Church in Mansfield, where residents can get free health screenings, listen to speakers on brain health, doula support and family stability, plus enjoy lunch and a gift card drawing. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital heart surgeon Dr. Jose Norberto will receive an honorary professor title from his alma mater (UASD) on May 14, celebrating his milestone as the first Dominican to perform a heart transplant. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shelby senior Madison Henkel reset her long jump record at the Mehock Relays on April 19 at Mehock Field with jumps (19-1 and 19-5.5) amid wet, windy conditions; the state champ now aims to reach 20 feet in future meets. Mansfield News Journal
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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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ParaPsyCon 2026
10 AM – 3 PM — The Ohio State Reformatory — Tickets available — Explore the mysterious world of psychics, paranormal investigations, and cryptid research with an array of speakers and activities.
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