Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Traffic and parking for Inkcarceration Music and Tattoo Festival—set for July 18-20 at the old Ohio State Reformatory—will remain largely the same as last year, with Olivesburg Road closed from 8 a.m. on July 18 to 4 a.m. on July 21 as police manage crowd flow for about 25,000 daily attendees. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Mansfield's Springmill Drive-In (opened in 1950) ranks among Ohio's top 10 drive-in theaters; it shows films every day (and sometimes features double or triple films at no extra charge). Mansfield News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Richland Academy celebrated 25 years of its tap dance group Strut Your Stuff—dancers aged 60 and older entertained audiences with music, dancing, and reunions. The group performed at local events and nursing homes and built a legacy that has brought joy to the community. Mansfield News Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ohio Department of Natural Resources counted 964 active bald eagle nests in 87 counties during the 2025 census, showing a strong rebound from just four nesting pairs in 1979 (only Meigs County had no confirmed nests). The census used aerial surveys and more than 1,800 resident reports to complete its statewide check on Ohio’s thriving eagle population. Mansfield News Journal
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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.
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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.
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Pirate Weekend
All day — Shelby / Mansfield KOA Resort — Activities vary — Ahoy! Join the swashbuckling fun with pirate games, cannonball contests, and a costume parade.
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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.
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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.
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Mansfield Airport Day
2-10 p.m. — Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport — Free entry — Experience a thrilling day with a Drone Show, food trucks, aircraft displays, and entertainment for the whole family.
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The Wizard of Oz
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets available — Follow the yellow brick road in this enchanting musical adventure.
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