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Hi Mansfield, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Eerie Ohio landmarks, rising home prices, and Celtic Angels Ireland + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Shadowed landmarks and legends: A February 22 feature highlights eight eerie Ohio spots, including Mansfield’s Ohio State Reformatory, with its haunting beauty and stark contrasts, plus Moonville Tunnel’s graffiti and ghostly lore — read the full story.
Local price hotspots uncovered: Which cities around Mansfield are seeing home prices climb fastest? A Stacker analysis using Zillow data ranks spots where values are rising despite tight supply and higher mortgage rates — see the local rankings.
Faith traditions and peacemaking: Ashland Center for Nonviolence will host the 11th annual John D. Stratton Conference at Ashland University March 20-21, exploring Spirit of Peace with scholars including Semiha Topal and Ellen Posman — see the theme and speakers.
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.
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.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
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.
Burger night upgrade: Hudson & Essex is slinging the Hudson Double Smash Burger, a ribeye-and-tenderloin blend with truffle aioli, white American, and sweet-soy shiitakes on a Wagyu brioche bun. Make it a moment with a pour from their own Cypress Hill Winery.
Rainy-day sanity saver: When the crew has energy to burn, Buckeye Imagination Museum packs in hands-on, play-fueled exhibits…a mini town with a grocery, vet, and pizzeria. The big-kid Purple Room for 48-inch-and-up challengers adds a laser race, air hockey, and more. Ideal for after-school wiggles or weekend resets.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Mansfield for grown ups
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🍲 Developmental Disabilities Awareness: Chili & Pie Cook-off @ Ashland County Fairgrounds | Thursday (3/5) at 5:30 PM – Whether your chili has a secret ingredient or your pie crust has opinions, bring your appetite to a free community cook-off for DD Awareness Month. Expect raffle baskets, music, a kids area, and local bragging rights, or sign up to compete using the link.
🎨 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.
🍷 Sip & Craft @ Mansfield Elks Lodge #56 | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Take a break and head to the Elks for a Sip & Craft supporting the Trailblazing Stampede Drill Team. Make a wooden door sign, enjoy two drinks, and pretend it’s home improvement. Sign up by Feb 28, pay upfront, nonrefundable, cash, Venmo, or Cash App.
🎭 Ghostlight Cabaret @ Renaissance Theatre | Friday (3/6) at 7:30 PM – Whether you know him as Mansfield Symphony Chorus Master or that Tin Man who could sing, Jacob Poiner brings friends, Broadway showstoppers, and heartfelt ballads to the cozy Ghostlight Lounge. Expect polished cabaret, local charm, and $30 that covers dessert, drinks, and live entertainment.
🎨 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: 63°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 100%
Rain and patchy fog before 4pm, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 40%
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
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.
This house is wild
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Take a peek inside →
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