Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Liberty Park's baseball field will be named after local baseball legend Ray Peterson in a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Saturday—honoring his achievements as a standout player at Madison High School and a longtime coach who shaped local sports.
His son Rob said the naming reflects his father's deep impact on the community and keeps his legacy alive.
📰 Economy
The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development announced that nominations are open for the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award + RCDG Economic Excellence Awards, with submissions due by Oct.
3. Winners will be honored at the Evening of Excellence on Feb. 11 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, and early bird tickets cost $50 until Feb. 2.
🏛️ Government
The Ohio State Highway Patrol Bucyrus District is hosting open houses at Mansfield on July 25 and at Marion on Aug.
8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—community members can tour the facilities, meet personnel, and view equipment as applications for cadet class 178 are accepted until July 15.
Under a new state law, online pornography sites in Ohio must verify that users are over 18 using a commercial service (which checks photo IDs or other records) before granting access to explicit content that may harm minors; businesses that do not follow this rule will face civil lawsuits from the attorney general when the law takes effect at the end of September.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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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.
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.
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.
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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