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Mansfield
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mansfield Parks Superintendent Mike Woogerd explained on a WMAN podcast that the city’s 21 parks (covering more than 3,100 acres) will offer new spring and summer programs for residents. The conversation detailed plans to boost local recreation in the community. WMAN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ashland University Choir will perform a free public concert on May 12 at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church (33 Broadway St.) in Shelby as part of its spring tour featuring choral works by classical and modern composers. Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eastern Elementary (6th-grade) Student Council helped serve a free meal at 11 a.m. on May 6 to support local residents. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Mansfield-Richland County Public Library has unveiled its new Creation Lab, a space where local residents can work on digital projects. The lab is open today and will encourage creative learning opportunities. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mapleton Mounties beat Crestview 6-0 on May 6 in Weller Township to improve their record to 18-2 and remain perfect in conference play; coach Leibolt said they will face Monroeville next week for a title-deciding series as they focus on one-game-at-a-time play. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ At the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association meeting on Tuesday, May 5, freelance photographer Tom Puskar won first place while sports reporter Jake Furr earned runner-up honors in the writing contest. The event showcased top entries from sports media across Ohio + highlighted the Mansfield News Journal sports staff. 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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