Good morning, Mansfield.

Astronomers say that T Coronae Borealis (a binary star system 3,000 light years away) will soon go nova and shine as bright as Polaris over Ohio.

The explosion is expected in the next few months and will last about a week as the star builds up hydrogen before its burst.

High school students entering grades 9–12 can join free electronics camps at Ohio State Mansfield in August.

The beginner camp (Aug 4–7) teaches C++ basics with Arduino kits while the intermediate camp (Aug 11–14) focuses on integrating sensors and motors; students must bring their own Windows laptops and apply by May 23.

Attorney General Dave Yost accepted the petition title and summary for a constitutional amendment to end property taxes on real property— the proposal now moves to the Ohio Ballot Board, and petitioners must collect signatures from at least 44 counties before it can appear on the ballot.

The Ohio High School Athletic Association Spring Sports Tournaments begin today with softball and tennis games starting at 5 p.m., and the 2025 MNJ Spring Sports Postseason Schedule runs through June 15 — listing sectional, district, regional and state contests in softball, baseball, tennis and track. Local teams, including Mansfield Christian on May 14, will compete in matchups as the season unfolds.

Baseball coaches met Sunday to set the tourney trails for the 2025 OHSAA Baseball Tournament with Richland County teams and others scheduled for sectional and district games at Tiffin University, Willard, Shelby High School, and Galion’s Heise Park from May 20 through May 31 — for example, the Lexington Minutemen will host Mansfield Senior at 5 p.m. on May 22 — and the matchups will decide each district champion.

ParaPsyCon VI

10:00 AM – 2:30 AM — The Ohio State Reformatory — Ticket prices vary — Experience a weekend filled with paranormal speakers, vendors, and self-guided tours.

Youth Strings Spring Concert

3:30-5 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Free entry — Celebrate the talent of young musicians in an inspiring seasonal finale performance.

The Mayor’s Show: Rising Artists of Mid-Ohio

9 AM – 8 PM — Mansfield Richland County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate local artistic talent in a vibrant public art exhibition featuring top award winners.

Peace on My Block Party

5:30-9 p.m. — Arlin Field — Free entry — Celebrate community with games, activities, and a fireworks show featuring Miss Ohio and a fighter jet flyover.

Group Sound Bath Experience

7-8 p.m. — Mansfield shotokan dojo and sales LLC — Bring your own mat — Unwind and de-stress with soothing sounds from various instruments.

Final Friday Concert Series

5:30-10:30 p.m. — The Brickyard in the Carrousel District — Free entry — Enjoy a night of live music with three acts and refreshments available for purchase.

NAMIWalks Richland County

8 AM – 12 PM — Ontario Marshall Park — Fundraiser entry — Participate in a 5K to support mental health initiatives in the community.

Summer Fun Camp at North Lake Park

9 a.m.-3 p.m. — North Lake Park — Registration required — A fun-filled program for children ages 6-11 this summer.