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Mansfield
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Central State College held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 11 at the Campus Recreation Center where students received diplomas & celebrated reaching a major milestone in their education. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Students of all ages celebrated graduation on May 8 when nearly 400 graduates attended commencement at the OSU/NCSC campus. Mansfield News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mansfield Fire Lt. Adam Compton, who grew up at the fire department, was promoted and now takes on new duties with support from his wife (Reagan) and son (Sterling). Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Tamela Gerhart (67) died May 5 of natural causes in Mansfield; the Richland County Coroner's Office seeks help from the public to identify her next of kin for a proper burial. Contact details were provided in the announcement. Mansfield News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Richland Public Health will host GuardCare 2027 next summer (July 30 to Aug. 1) at OSU Mansfield campus. The three-day event will offer free medical, dental, and vision care and seeks local groups and volunteers to help with planning. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school baseball coaches met on May 10 to set tournament trails for the upcoming OHSAA games. The Mansfield Senior Tygers will travel to Lima Shawnee at 5 p.m. on May 19 for a sectional semifinal game. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting is open for the Mansfield News Journal Softball Player of the Week+ it ends at 7 p.m. Friday while last week Plymouth's Presley Martin was honored with 6,760 votes. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting for the MNJ Track and Field Athlete of the Week is open until 7 p.m. Friday; last week Lucas' Joey Desterhaft won with 351 votes. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Boys Tennis Player of the Week is open — votes close at 7 p.m. on Friday. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Baseball Player of the Week is now open until 7 p.m. Friday (last week Shelby's Nate Lykins earned 11,287 votes). Mansfield News Journal
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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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