Daily Mansfield Logo Daily Mansfield

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

SHARE

Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 10 across Ohio. Forecasts show a 70% chance of rain in Akron, possible thunderstorms after 8 a.m. in Cincinnati, and mostly cloudy skies in Columbus as the holiday continues a tradition started by Anna Jarvis.  Mansfield News Journal

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Mansfield Fire Department Lt. Jim Odson retired today after a 34-year career. The department recognized his long service and commitment to local safety.  Mansfield News Journal

HEALTH NEWS

  • On May 6 at 9:36 a.m., a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship resulted in three deaths as several passengers fell ill on the ship traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde. The Ohio Department of Health confirmed no local cases have been recorded.  Mansfield News Journal

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Three-year-old black cat Unit is named News Journal Pet of the Week (he had his right rear leg amputated) and remains loved for his friendly nature in the local community.  Mansfield News Journal

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/9/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Sun, 5/10/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/15/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Sun, 5/24/26

    View event
  • Mansfield Speedway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    1-2 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Free entry — Celebrate the revival of Mansfield Speedway with tours and community festivities.

    Tue, 5/26/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Fri, 5/29/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/30/26

    View event
  • 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.

    Sun, 5/31/26

    View event

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author
About Daily Mansfield

Welcome to the Daily Mansfield, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Mansfield, Ohio community. If you like the Daily Mansfield, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Mansfield.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Mansfield and across Ohio. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Subscribe to Daily Mansfield

A free Mansfield community newsletter.

Daily local news
We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City
A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here