Good morning, Mansfield.

Mansfield will mark Arbor Day on April 24 at 10 a.m. at Liberty Park with a ceremony where the Shade Tree Commission will plant an oak tree (Quercus) donated by Alta Florist & Greenhouse to celebrate its 31st year as a Tree City USA.

Blinkin is an 8-month-old boxer mix who was returned to the Humane Society of Richland County because he is too big for young children + he is available for adoption at 3025 Park Avenue West in Ontario for a fee of $175.

For tonight, NOAA predicts that northern lights may appear amid the Lyrids meteor shower; Ohio is among almost 25 states with a chance (though odds here are lower).

Alaska leads the display, so local stargazers should scan the eastern sky if conditions allow.

Ohio reported 11 measles cases this year and health officials urge residents to vaccinate amid declining immunization rates (ODH data).

The outbreak, which mostly affects children, follows a US trend with more than 600 cases linked to Utah (rising cases).

Data from Realtor.com shows that Richland County's median home listing price was $224,450 in March — slightly lower than February's $226,325.

Homes averaged 1,493 sqft, were on the market for 47 days, and 114 new listings marked an 8% decline from last March.

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.

Night of Destruction

4-9 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Check website for pricing — A chaotic night of thrilling motorsports action awaits at the speedway.

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.

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.

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.