Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Mansfield.
🏘️ Community
The Richland County Fair is joining the statewide Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer food drive as youth agriculture leaders work to collect food to support local food banks.
The fair will take place Aug. 9-15 and is backed by Farm Credit Mid-America & Rural 1st.
Local community members received free haircuts at Oasis of Love Church's summer block party last Saturday, where volunteer Najah Lucas braided nine-year-old Jaellyah Fuller's hair.
🎭 Culture
The North Central Ohio Industrial Museum is hosting its fifth annual retirees lunch on Aug.
28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio State Reformatory for the first 200 manufacturing retirees plus guided museum tours to honor local industrial excellence.
📰 Economy
Vitro’s Crestline plant in Richland County will stay open and add 53 jobs while keeping 265 current roles — local partners reversed a planned closure to boost the local economy.
🎓 Education
Ohio has allocated $320,000 grants each to Pioneer Career & Technology Center in Shelby and Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion to build new manufacturing programs.
The schools will plan the work during the 2026-27 school year and begin training by the 2027-28 school year.
🌲 Environment
Ohio residents will see a partial solar eclipse on Aug.
12 (11:34 a.m. to 2:52 p.m. ET) as Cleveland shows 3.0% visibility, Toledo 1.8%, and Columbus 0.6% while the state remains outside the path of totality.
🏛️ Government
Eligible Ohio residents can apply for cooling help via the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (a program for air-conditioning purchases, repairs and electric bills) until Sept.
30. Applicants must schedule an appointment with their local Community Action Commission and provide income and bill documentation.
🏈 Sports
At the Richland County Junior Golf Championships on Tuesday, July 28, Jackson Durchik won the boys 17–18 title at Oak Tree Golf Club with a 142 total, and Aniyah Monica claimed the girls title with 161 at Twin Lakes while Vinny Studer and Galion’s Cullen Hart earned division wins.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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Live on the Lawn – Tom’s Kitchen Table
7-9 p.m. — Kingwood Center Gardens — Free entry — Relax with friends and enjoy a delightful evening of live music in the beautiful gardens.
July Final Friday Concert
5:30-10:30 p.m. — The Brickyard — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, food trucks, and vibrant performances at the Final Friday event.
Mansfield Airport Day
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Mansfield Airport Day & Car Show — Free entry — Celebrate aviation with fly-ins, food trucks, and a classic car show.
Guys and Dolls
2:30 – 5:00 PM — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the classic musical comedy filled with romance, humor, and unforgettable tunes.
David Berry Live Music
6-9 p.m. — Hickory Vines Winery and Venue — Free entry — Enjoy live music by David Berry while sipping on local wines in a scenic setting.
Russell Dickerson Live in Concert
7-10 p.m. — Mansfield Speedway — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with multi-platinum country star Russell Dickerson showcasing hits and new music from his latest album.
Richland County Fair 2026
5-9 p.m. — Richland County Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Experience a night of pop and children's music with Sorellé at the fair.
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