Good morning, Mansfield.

Skate Ohio will host a free community celebration on Dec.

8 from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Crossroads Ontario Campus featuring Skater of the Year awards, a silent auction, raffle, Q&A session and an obstacle reveal. Attendees must RSVP due to limited space and local businesses are invited to sponsor tables (each seating up to seven guests).

A foot infection that led to kidney failure has left a local father unable to work, straining his family’s finances under the Brighten A Christmas program that began on Dec.

4. Donors may help the family by giving cash, checks or gift cards at Mechanics Bank branches (include case number).

Christmas Time In The City kicks off the holiday season today at Richland Carrousel Park and downtown from 5-8 p.m. The event features Santa, live reindeer, and a 30-foot tree lighting at 6 p.m.-plus ice sculpting, caroling, cookie decorating and a beer garden.

Dr. Stjepan Gardilcic retires after 40 years in urology and will be honored with an open house (4-7 p.m. today) at his office, 675 Bally Row in Mansfield.

Community members, patients, and friends are invited to join the celebration.

A tour of Christmas at Kingwood displays is set for later this month, showcasing festive decor inside and outside local venues — the event offers a warm way for community members to enjoy the season.

Gas prices in Ohio dropped for a second consecutive week with Monday's average falling to $2.59 per gallon from last week's $2.81.

The price is 14% lower than a year ago and 13.4% below the national average, according to the EIA.

Mansfield city council passed an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six backyard chickens with a $100 registration fee, mandatory poultry course, and property inspection.

The law will take effect on April 1 and aims to support responsible hen ownership and local food access.

Shelby's Brayden DeVito was named runner-up for Ohio Mr. Football and will lead his team into the Division IV state championship today at 10:30 a.m. at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton.

Richland County Free Produce Distribution

10 AM - 1 PM — Mansfield Senior High School — Free entry — Receive fresh produce for the community in a caring environment.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

7-8:30 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticketed event — Experience the joy and hilarity of a classic Christmas tale at this family-friendly theater production.

Artistic Jazz Orchestra: We Wish You A Jazzy Christmas

7:30-9 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant evening of jazz music performed by talented musicians in a historic venue.

Holiday Pops Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of classic holiday music performed by a full orchestra and guest choirs.