Good morning, Mansfield.

Wednesday, the Richland County Fair offered local families fun, food, and farm activities (reflecting a celebration of community traditions) that brought a lively spirit to the area.

At the Richland County Fair on Aug.

12, the Phillips Family Foundation bought 16 pies for $1,180 in a 75-minute auction. Some pies were later donated for a free Veterans Day meal (Aug. 13).

Renaissance Theatre will present its original production 'At Last: An Evening with Etta James' on Sept.

5 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Mansfield’s Brickyard—Condrea Mason and a live band lead a pay-what-you-can outdoor concert where reservations are recommended.

50 local students will perform Disney's Newsies JR. at the Renaissance Theatre in September during the Mechanics Bank Education Series with two 7 p.m. shows on Sept.

11 and 12, a Sept. 13 matinee at 2:30 p.m., and a free sensory-friendly performance on Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.

Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept.

7 and many service hours will change; banks, USPS, FedEx and UPS will pause regular operations + some retailers plan regular hours while trash pickup in parts of Ohio may shift by one day for Mansfield residents.

On Aug. 13, the Ohio Department of Health reported that 503 new cases of cyclosporiasis were added, bringing the total to 5,452 cases in 84 counties.

The rate of infections dropped from previous weeks (most cases occurred since June 20), showing a slowdown in the outbreak.