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It’s Friday, Mansfield! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: A decades-long act of kindness, a Shawshank screening, and Celtic Angels Ireland + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
A decades-long act of kindness: At OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, 90-year-old Annette Albright kept a 40-year Valentine’s tradition, gifting the first baby girl a teddy bear, then met this year’s recipient, which could be her last — read the full story.
Weekend highlights around Mansfield: Maple season starts Saturday at Malabar Farm with the 49th Maple Festival, plus First Friday Live downtown, a free Shawshank screening, and After Dark tours at the Ohio State Reformatory — read the full weekend guide.
Plan follows fatal crash: ODOT will add restricted conflict U-turns at U.S. 30 and Ohio 511, plus repave 10 miles by late 2028, aiming to cut dangerous cross-traffic crashes — get all the project details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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Build-your-own lunch win: Doc’s Deli lets you build your own sandwich or salad from 100+ fresh, often local ingredients, plus comforting house-made soups. When you want a quick, veggie-forward bite that won’t feel like a compromise, skip the sad desk salad and customize lunch your way.
Time to treasure-hunt: Finderz Keeperz blends legit antiques, quirky art, and coin finds that make time slip in the best way. Wander for a brain-reset, a stroll through history, and a few conversation pieces for home. It’s part museum, part treasure chest, all delight.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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👨 Family Fun Night @ The Ashland Kroc Center | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Round up the crew and hit the Kroc Center for Family Fun Night, with laser tag, bounce houses, the LU interactive setup, games, crafts, and karaoke. Let the kids burn off energy while you call it quality time. Free for members, $7 for non-members.
🎶 March First Friday Live @ Social on Main | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – First Friday Live is back, kicking off season five at Social on Main with Jeff Boyd and friends, free and all ages. Grab takeout from Hamiltons on Main, City Grille, or Athena, then wander over for music, neighbors, and that small-town flex we actually enjoy.
🎨 Artist Reception for Aja Sheppard @ Wild Chicory Boutique & Gallery | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – Trade small talk for big color at an artist reception for Aja Dandridge Sheppard, whose layered acrylics explore Black representation, feminine power, fantasy, and myth. Meet the Cleveland-born artist, chat process, and see why her work hangs at Progressive Field and Times Square.
🐟 Lenten Fish Friday @ Knights of Columbus | Friday (3/6) at 5:30 PM – If you’ve given up steaks, or just love a proper fish fry, swing by for fried and baked fish with sides that change weekly. It’s $15 for adults, $7 for kids 6 to 12, and 5 and under eat free, parish hall vibes included.
🎨 2nd Annual Think Spring Craft Show @ Trinity Grace Fellowship Church | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Back for round two, this spring craft show supports LifeWise Madison. Local makers, friendly vendors, and a bake sale that will test your willpower, plus donuts, coffee, and lunch so you can shop, bump into neighbors, and call it community service.
👽 Opening Season Party @ The Mothership | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Mansfield’s Mothership lifts off for concert season with DJ Nitty Gritty Soul Club, plus cash for doing what you already do at weddings: dance, karaoke, and overdress. Free hot dogs, beer, and wine, and tickets are free on Eventbrite or five bucks at the door.
☘ Celtic Angels Ireland @ Renaissance Theatre | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Craving Ireland without the red-eye or the rain? Celtic Angels Ireland delivers soaring harmonies, thunderous step dance, and a swirl of tradition that makes you tap, mist up, and grin, then head home after a top-tier show that requires no passport, no jet lag.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Mansfield report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 26%
Patchy fog before 10am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 96%
Rain likely before 1pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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