Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development will host the 9th annual Savor and Sip Auction and Food Tasting on Oct.
23 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event will feature 29 local food vendors, a wing-eating contest, seasonal beer tasting, a silent auction and live entertainment—tickets cost $30 if registered by Oct. 10 or $40 afterwards.
Richland County Children Services, the Madison Township Fire Department and UH Samaritan Richland Health Center are hosting a fall event for families with trunk or treat and touch a truck activities on Oct.
23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. —If rain occurs, the event will be moved to Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
🎭 Culture
Ohio State Mansfield’s Theater Department will show the play MLES2GO from Oct.
10-13 at Founders Auditorium—an interactive production that invites the audience to help shape the evolving script on identity and coming of age. Directed by Joseph Fahey and written by Michael Adams, the play brings together students, local actors, and community members to explore personal struggles and growth.
📰 Economy
Mya Frazier, an investigative journalist, will speak on Nov 6 (5:30 p.m.) at the Renaissance Theatre as part of the Kaleidoscope Series on economic mobility and systemic inequities in America.
The event offers tickets on a pay what you can basis and includes a networking reception with a follow-up discussion on Nov 20.
🎓 Education
Ohio State Mansfield will host Buckeye Preview Days on Oct.
24 and Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.—prospective students will enjoy campus tours, student panels, and learn about admissions and financial aid at Riedl Hall.
🌲 Environment
Richland SWCD is asking Mansfield residents to collect milkweed pods to help support declining monarch butterflies and drop them off at its office at 1495 W.
Longview Ave., Suite 205 B. Free seeds are available at the office and residents must follow proper guidelines—collect only dry, closed pods and avoid trespassing.
🏛️ Government
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine imposed a 90-day ban on intoxicating hemp products including THC-infused gummies and drinks that will take effect on Oct.
14 at 12:01 a.m.—the order excludes marijuana sold in dispensaries and is meant to protect children from untested products while lawmakers may soon consider a resolution.
🏥 Health
OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital's Hope Chest gives needed support to patients who have nowhere else to turn—helping them access essential services.
The program continues to assist those in need.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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Pleasant Hill Halloween Weekend
Costume Festivities — Oct 10-11 — Pleasant Hill Lake Park — Free entry — Dress in your best costume and enjoy festive events at the lake!
Dogs, Donuts & Drinks .5K
.5K walk with your dog — 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — The Phoenix Brewing Company — Entry fee benefits the Humane Society — Enjoy a leisurely stroll with pets, donuts, and drinks.
The sCarolina Film Series - Frankenstein (1931)
7-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Richland County Public Library — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chilling classic *Frankenstein* on the big screen as part of a beloved film series.
Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Tickets required — Explore the hilarious and terrifying journey of a real estate agent in Transylvania with a comedic twist on the classic tale.
Autumn Fiber Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Richland County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore local artisan crafts and discover unique fiber creations.
Studio Tenn Presents: Dracula
7-9 PM — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic twist on the classic tale of Dracula in this entertaining live performance.
Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run
8-10 a.m. — YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield — Registration fee required — A fun-filled Pump-Kin Run with activities for athletes and families alike.
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