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Mansfield
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richland Academy of the Arts was honored with the 2025 Community Service Award from the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging for its senior programs promoting movement+creativity. Commissioner Cliff Mears+Sen. Mark Romanchuk presented the award on Aug. 15, recognizing nearly 24 years of community service. Mansfield News Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Ohio gas prices jumped last week as an Indiana refinery went offline after storms — the average rose 28 cents to $3.42 per gallon, 23 cents higher than four weeks ago. Experts say prices will soon stabilize after the outage was fixed. NBC4i
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Richland Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual celebration on Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at Hawkins Corner where the event — featuring lunch and awards — will let eligible voters cast a ballot for an open board supervisor position between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and the cost is $25 per person with reservations required by Sept. 4. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine asked the Ohio Board of Pharmacy on Aug. 25 to ban kratom from stores—citing over 200 overdose deaths between 2019 and 2024 as proof it is a public health risk. He said both natural and synthetic forms of the herbal extract should be classified as illegal drugs. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Voting for Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week is open and will end at 9 p.m. Friday — residents may vote as many times as they like. 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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Kidpreneur Marketplace with Bluey
4-5 p.m. — Butler Branch Library — Donation to The Kidpreneur Club — Enjoy shopping and games while supporting young entrepreneurs and meet Bluey.
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