Good morning, Mansfield.

The Richland County Park District is hosting a grand opening and open house at Fleming Falls Preserve on Aug.

2 to celebrate a new observation deck funded with over $400,000 in donations from Camp Mowana affiliates—honoring the site's historic Fleming Falls Hotel roots. The free event will feature guided wagon tours, historical talks, and a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m.

Gas prices in Ohio rose last week with the average price for regular fuel reaching $3.05 per gallon on Monday — up from $2.85 the week before.

The state's price was 10% lower than a year ago and remains about 2.5% below the national average of $3.13.

Ohio’s new biennium budget creates a $10 million pilot program — the Child Care Cred Program — to help working families split child care costs between employees, employers, and the state; families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty line may qualify, and the budget also expands provider capacity and supports early education, though some proposals were not included.

Within five years, all 215 emergency dispatch centers will upgrade to the Next Generation 911 system so dispatchers can receive texts, photos, and precise location data to speed up response—15 additional counties will join this year and a state budget change will raise cell phone fees to fund the upgrades—ensuring faster help during emergencies.

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.

CONNECTED Mid-Ohio Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Connection Space — Free entry — Network with others in a fun and vibrant environment while enjoying lunch.

Yamaha Street Demos with MotoAmerica

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course — Free entry — Test ride various Yamaha motorcycle models during this exciting demo event.

Shawshank Hustle Race

8 AM - 2 PM — The Ohio State Reformatory — Registration fee required — Experience a fun and unique race at the iconic Shawshank State Prison with exciting giveaways.