Good morning, Mansfield.

The Richland County Foundation awarded over $8.2M in 2025 grants (with $3.6M for education) and reported more than $5M in donations last year.

The announcement also detailed plans for a $25M downtown revitalization project and the appointment of three new board members after 14 historic buildings were donated for community use.

Primrose of Mansfield was named one of 21 Distinguished Communities today, and its director Allison Campbell earned Executive Director of the Year honors.

The senior living community is located at 1301 Millsboro Road (a nod to care and quality).

Colleen Rice announced her retirement as executive director of The Domestic Violence Shelter Inc. today (she joined in August 2023), and Peggy Butt will serve as interim director on May 29 while Spherion Mid-Ohio leads the search for her successor.

Antonio Brent, a second grader at St. Peter's School, placed third in the Imagine Engineering Coloring Contest among 10,269 entries in Ohio.

He will be recognized at an awards luncheon on June 13 in Columbus and receive a National Geographic Mega Science Lab kit (75 STEM experiments).

Richland County will receive $50,000 from a new statewide grant given by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to help update farmland preservation plans.

Local officials plan to work with townships and conservation groups to balance economic growth and protect local agriculture.

Exotic Pet Paradise in Mansfield offers a walk-thru safari — focusing on rescued and rehabilitated animals — that gives visitors a close look at animal care — a rare chance to see these efforts in action —.

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.

Mansfield Speedway Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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

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.

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.

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.

Mid-Ohio Mineral & Fossil Club Show

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Richland County Fairgrounds — Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 6-16 $3, 5 & Under Free — Discover a treasure trove of gems, minerals, and fossils with exciting prizes and activities for all ages.

Country Throwdown - Adults' Night Out!

6-9 p.m. — Buckeye Imagination Museum — Earlybird tickets $20 — Dust off your boots for a night of line dancing, games, and friendly competition.