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Hi Mansfield, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Maple syrup season kicks off, a polar plunge dares the brave, and a night at the Oscars concert + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Mansfield protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° Most-clicked stories this week
Family-friendly festivities await: Maple syrup season is kicking off across North Central Ohio, with two events at Malabar Farm and Ohio State Mansfield that will feature syrup-making, wagon rides, and pancakes this spring — get all the details.
Inside a century-old Ohio club: Troon has been selected to manage Westbrook Country Club in Mansfield, with its Donald Ross course and expanded clubhouse amenities. Troon PrivĂ© will oversee operations, agronomy, dining, retail, and membership — get all the details.
More than road repairs: Mansfield City Council approved a $2 million plan to repave 5.7 miles of Ohio 13. Work will begin in August and take four months, with ODOT covering most costs — see what else passed.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Lace up and roll: Skating Rink – The Ontario Center spins classic vibes in a reimagined mall, with glassy floors, retro playlists, and room to level up from wobble to whoa. Round up friends or kids, cruise a few happy laps, then celebrate with a snack break between songs.
Vintage fix, solved: At MJM Vintage Market, rooms of rotating vendor booths brim with well-loved treasures and nostalgic oddities. Ideal for a home refresh or a story-rich gift, with fresh finds arriving often and something unexpected likely to follow you out.
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.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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📿 Fused Glass Pendant Workshop @ Kingwood Center Gardens | Tuesday (3/10) at 5:30 PM – St. Patrick’s Day vibes call for making a shamrock fused glass pendant with Juli Parsons. All materials included, you do the fun part, the kiln does the hot stuff, and pickup happens later. Members save a bit, register online, and skip the green beer.
❄ A Winter Day at the Cabin and Blockhouse @ Richland Early American Center for History | Friday (3/13) at 9:00 AM – Step into the cabin and blockhouse for a day of old-school living, cooking from scratch, and 18th-century games that don’t need a tutorial. Expect crackling hearths, hearty bites, and actual conversation, the kind you remember, with just enough frontier grit to feel earned.
🏠2026 Mid-Ohio Home Show @ Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, OH 44906, United States | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Kitchen stuck in 1994, or sick of that drafty hallway? The Mid Ohio Home Show has been Richland County’s weekend tradition since 1950, with vetted pros, practical ideas, and free admission. Swing by the Improveit booth, and you might score the makeover of your choice.
🧶 Second Annual Spring Craft Show @ The Ashland Kroc Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Think you can leave with just one thing? The Kroc Center’s second annual spring craft show packs 40+ vendors slinging alpaca goodies, local honey, baked treats, fresh flowers, home decor, tumblers, Tupperware, Mary Kay, and more. Vendors are full, your tote bag won’t be.
❄ Ashland County Polar Plunge @ Ashland County Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Ashland County Polar Plunge is splashing into the Fairgrounds, and yes, the Plungester is tagging along. Come prove Ashland can handle more than a brisk breeze, with bragging rights, chattering teeth, and hot cocoa you will suddenly respect. Wear courage, bring towels, leave dignity optional.
🎼 Mansfield Symphony: A Night at the Oscars @ Renaissance Theatre | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 PM – Skip the streaming queue for a real soundtrack as Mansfield Symphony musicians sit side by side with the Youth Orchestra on a program of Oscar-worthy favorites, plus Beethoven. It is mentorship you can hear, community you can feel, and bragging rights you can use.
🇺 1776 @ The Mansfield Playhouse | Sunday (3/15) at 2:30 PM – Brush up on your Revolutionary gossip with 1776, the spirited musical where Congress sweats, argues, and somehow sings its way to independence, presented with The Mansfield Playhouse. It is like history class, but with harmonies, powdered wigs, and blessed air conditioning.
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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đź“» Mansfield report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 56°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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