Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Mansfield.
Thousands of Muslims in Ohio are celebrating Eid al-Adha today—honoring Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son with prayers, feasting, and charity—and marking the second major Islamic holiday.
Small business owners are feeling the pinch from rising tariffs that may raise costs on many local firms.
Owner Jerry Tsai of The Happy Start will meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. next week and Ohio Small Business Council head Roger Geiger advises local owners to work closely with officials—both say the uncertain economy calls for caution.
Richland Academy of the Arts is launching Keyboard-4-Kids, a summer piano program for children ages 8-12 at 75 N.
Walnut St. in Mansfield—classes will be held from July 8 to 31 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.—with a program fee of $35.
Utility problems from the $19.3 million Main Street Improvement Project disrupted downtown businesses after construction work uncovered unknown gas and water lines.
Business owner Paul Kemerling said some shops lost up to four days of sales—city officials have worked to fix the issues while the project continues until Oct 31, 2026.
OhioHealth is spending $1.8 million on new MRI scanners at Mansfield Hospital and Ontario Health Center.
Mansfield Hospital installed Siemens’ MAGNETOM Sola system in May — Ontario Health Center will begin scanning patients with Fujifilm’s OASIS Velocity Open MRI System on June 24th.
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.
Kingwood 5K Run
9:00-11:00 a.m. — Kingwood Center Gardens — Registration $25, walk-up $30 — Participate in a chip-timed race benefiting gardening and education programs while enjoying the beautiful grounds.
Miss Ohio Scholarship Program
7-10 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket pricing not specified — Witness the crowning of Miss Ohio 2025 and Miss Ohio’s Outstanding Teen 2025.
Mid Ohio Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Richland County Fairgrounds — Free admission — Explore over 35 tables of sports card dealers buying, selling, and trading.
Mansfield Motorama Car and Craft Show
12-4 p.m. — The Mansfield Fire Museum — $15 registration for vehicles — Celebrate classic cars and local crafts with activities for the whole family.
Final Friday Concert Series
5:30-10:30 p.m. — The Brickyard in the Carrousel District — Free entry — Enjoy a series of live music performances on the last Friday of the month.
Hale's 40th Annual Bike Show
11 AM – 4 PM — Hale's Harley-Davidson — No entry fees — Experience a legendary showcase of Harley-Davidson motorcycles with live music and multiple trophy categories.
The Annual Trash Dash
3-6 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Engage in a spirited community cleanup race with friends and neighbors to collect the most trash in one hour.
Loudonville Independence Day Fireworks
9-10 p.m. — Riverside Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with a dazzling fireworks display presented by Zambelli Fireworks.
Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling open-wheel racing during Ohio's largest annual motorsports event.
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