Friday, August 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Mansfield police and Walmart partnered on a back-to-school shoe and sock drive that provided new footwear for students returning to class. Mansfield News Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mansfield Youth Theatre will present Roald Dahl’s 'Matilda Jr., the Musical' at the Renaissance Theatre from Sept. 12 to Sept. 14 with shows on Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. and a Sept. 14 matinee at 2:30 p.m.—tickets cost $15 while a free sensory-friendly performance is on Sept. 13 at 1 p.m., featuring over 50 young performers from the region. Mansfield News Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mansfield City Council approved a Military Construction Cooperative Agreement on Tuesday to build an electrical substation and distribution system for the 179th Airlift Wing’s new cybersecurity mission — the project is expected to meet the base’s power needs and be finished by 2027. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Mansfield News Journal is now accepting nominations for its Athlete of the Week poll—readers can submit the names of their favorite athletes for upcoming awards. Mansfield News Journal
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Charles Mill Poker Paddle
1-4 p.m. — Charles Mill Lake Park — $30 to rent a kayak; $20 to bring your own — Paddle the lake to collect poker chips and compete for fantastic prizes including a kayak.
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Mansfield Youth Theatre: Matilda Jr.
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Matilda, an extraordinary girl who challenges the odds through her musical journey.
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Hale's Harley-Davidson Swap Meet & Open House
10 AM – 5 PM — Hale's Harley-Davidson — Free entry — A lively day of garage sale-style trading for riders, complete with live music and food options.
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Mansfield Symphony: Classical Mansfield Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Free entry — Experience an extraordinary evening of classical music from a talented orchestra featuring acclaimed soloists.
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