Good morning, Mansfield.

A 5-year-old child died after being left in a hot car at 55 Wood St. around 3:15 p.m. Thursday—Mansfield police are investigating the incident—and they advise parents to check the back seat to prevent such tragedies.

JCPenney is set to close its Texas warehouse around November 1—affecting nearly 300 workers—after shutting down several stores in May, and the company said only a few employees may get reassigned while its 25 Ohio stores remain open.

The Statehouse added a budget item to force Job and Family Services to simplify the process for locking SNAP cards—an action prompted by scammers who stole millions—and the change now awaits the governor's approval.

Bobby Rahal, a two-time INDYCAR winner (with deep ties to Mid-Ohio), will serve as honorary grand marshal for The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on July 6 and will say 'Drivers, start your engines!' as part of the pre-race ceremonies.

The weekend marks the 40th anniversary of his first INDYCAR win and features nine races on the 2.258-mile road course (highlighting the event’s long tradition) with Jun Jayaraman and Paul Dentinger taking key ceremonial roles.

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.

AirPower History Tour

9 AM – 5 PM — Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport — Cost varies — Discover the marvels of World War II aviation with close-up aircraft views and immersive experiences.

B-29 Superfortress Experience Flights

10:00–11:00 a.m. — Niss Aviation FBO — Ticket required — Take a ride on the iconic B-29 Superfortress and capture stunning views from various cockpit positions.

AirPower History Tour

9 a.m.–5 p.m. — Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport — Adults $20, Youth $10, Free for 10 and under — Experience the thrill of historic military aircraft up close with flight options available.

Pirate Weekend

All day — Shelby / Mansfield KOA Resort — Activities vary — Ahoy! Join the swashbuckling fun with pirate games, cannonball contests, and a costume parade.

Together We Move 5K

8-11 a.m. — YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield — Registration required by July 24 — Celebrate the renovation of Sterkel Park with a community-focused 5K run, walk, or roll.

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

9 AM – 5 PM — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course — Various costs — Experience North America's largest motorcycle swap meet along with racing and bike shows.