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Happy weekend, Mansfield! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Gold and silver are hot, Celtic Angels Ireland, and young wordsmith takes crown + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Richland County patrol snapshot: Mansfield’s Highway Patrol Post 70 paid 26 workers $2.39 million in 2025, averaging $91,700 each, according to Ohio Checkbook. Lt. Jason Murfield says troopers remain focused on public safety — get all the details.

Inclusive athletics change lives: Adaptive Sports Connection brought its 27th Boundless Hope on the Slopes to Snow Trails in Mansfield, offering free ski and snowboard lessons for veterans and families. About 60 athletes participated — see how adaptive sports help.

Young wordsmith takes crown: Shiloh Middle School eighth grader Macey King won the Tri-County Spelling Bee on Feb. 19 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, topping 24 spellers by correctly spelling insignia and disproportionate — get all the 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 Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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.

Highlights this week:

• Savor pancakes, tour Ohio State’s sugarbush
• Share a free meal with neighbors
• Get pond maintenance and stocking tips
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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After-dark art fix: Driving Mansfield Skyline gathers Mansfield’s landmarks into a sweeping, hand-painted panorama that glows after dark. A quick detour when the week needs a nudge, it delivers a bright, cinematic pause and a reminder of home, right when the city feels loud.

Alpaca-powered yarn fix: When your project craves cozy, Alpaca Meadows delivers farm-raised alpaca yarn, roving, spinning and weaving tools, plus relaxed classes on a working farm. It’s local and serene, with color picking, soft fibers, and the occasional majestic alpaca encounter to complete the mood.

Where to toast local: The Phoenix Brewing Company fuels Mansfield’s hangout vibe with a welcoming taproom in a restored mortuary, rotating house beers, and community events that turn “just one pint” into an evening. Perfect for friend hangouts, shared flights, and letting the week feel lighter.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐦 2026 Ohio Bluebird Society Annual Conference @ Ashland University Convocation Center | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Whether you monitor nest boxes or just appreciate a flash of blue on your morning walk, Ohio Bluebird Society’s annual conference lands in Ashland with a sharp lineup of speakers, and lunch included. Capacity is tight, no walk-ins, so claim a seat at ohiobluebirdsociety.org/conference.

🎨 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.

🎲 A Game of Gumdrops (D&D) @ The Eldritch Bastion (Ashland) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Whether you retired your dice years ago or never stopped, D&D with Joe at The Eldritch Bastion serves up a grimdark realm made of candy, sticky politics included. Bring a 3rd-level character, drop in or out, and claim one of seven spots, sweet talk optional.

🍽 2026 Banquet @ Mount Vernon Estate Events (Ashland) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Swap camo for linen at The Mount Vernon Estate, where a proper banquet feeds you and funds Delta Waterfowl. Snag anything from a youth ticket to a sponsor table with swag, memberships, and bragging rights. Raffles bring hats, tumblers, calls, and a hand-carved decoy.

👽 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.

🔮 Sorcery: Contested Realms Constructed in Ashland | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a $5 throwdown where your carefully tuned Sorcery: Contested Realms deck actually matters. Best of 1 constructed with a 60, 30, 10 split, so bragging rights come cheap, sanity optional, and luck is loud. Sign up on the Sorcery Play Network.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Opening Season Party @ The Mothership – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Celtic Angels Ireland @ Renaissance Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/13 Chlurichaun @ Mansfield Liederkranz – 5:45 PM
• 3/13 Avenue Blue @ Obryan’s Pub (Ashland) – 7:00 PM
• 3/13 1776 The Musical @ Mansfield Playhouse – 7:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Mansfield report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 70°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 89%

Showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 5%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 42.

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