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Mansfield
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mansfield Police will host its 11th annual Bike-A-Palooza on Saturday, May 9 at North Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering a bike ride with a cop, a bicycle safety rodeo, a bounce house, food + a raffle with over 70 new bicycles for families. Mansfield News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ohio will offer a three-day tax-free holiday from midnight on Friday, Aug. 7 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 9 for back-to-school purchases, including clothing under $75 and school supplies under $20 (restaurants are excluded) so shoppers can plan accordingly. Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers across Ohio can get free meals and discounts this week during National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4 to 8, with deals available at local restaurants that require a valid school ID. Chipotle is giving away 100,000 free meals through an online entry form. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting for the MNJ Softball Player of the Week is open until 7 p.m. Friday as local readers select this week’s honoree. Lexington’s Mariana Molton (2,610 votes) won last week, sparking added local excitement. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ The Mansfield News Journal has opened voting for its Track and Field Athlete of the Week — voting closes Friday at 7 p.m. Last week, Clear Fork’s Katrina Neal earned 145 votes. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting for the MNJ Baseball Player of the Week is open until 7 p.m. on Friday; Clear Fork's Blayne Craddolph earned the title last week with 7,761 votes. Mansfield News Journal
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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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Spring Goat Shearing Day at Alpaca Meadows
12-4 p.m. — Alpaca Meadows — Free entry — Witness the fascinating shearing of Angora goats while enjoying farm activities and shopping.
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Mansfield Speedway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
1-2 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Free entry — Celebrate the revival of Mansfield Speedway with tours and community festivities.
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57 Special at Mansfield Speedway
5-11 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — $10,000 to win — Experience aggressive dirt racing with top late model teams during Night 1 of this thrilling weekend.
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57 Special - World of Outlaws
4-10 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — $57K to win — Experience thrilling dirt late model racing under the lights at one of the most anticipated events of the season.
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Naughty Lobstah Sunday
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Check for menu prices — Naughty Lobstah returns for a day of delicious seafood delights.
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