Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Centennial countdown for local landmark: State Rep. Marilyn John said the Ohio Controlling Board approved $500,000 to replace seating at Mansfield’s historic Renaissance Theatre, helping update the 1,400-seat downtown venue for the community -- get all the details.

Jay Goyal leads revival: Local investors plan a $10 million makeover of Mansfield’s former Holiday Inn into an upscale boutique hotel, with a proposed 75 percent property tax abatement lasting 12 years -- see who's behind it.

Regional resources for small businesses: MBAC will host Business Connect April 29 at Mansfield Richland Public Library, connecting entrepreneurs with free guidance on business planning, access to capital, procurement, and certifications, no registration required -- get all the details.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Treasure hunt time: If your closet could use a refresh without the wallet drama, swing through Addy's Attic for secondhand gems that feel brand new, from cozy layers to that unexpectedly perfect pair of jeans. It’s the kind of local find that makes you nod, smile, then clear trunk space.

Spooky-good sips: The Phoenix Brewing Company pours 16 on-site brewed, award-winning beers, plus Ohio wines and spirits, in a restored Schroer Funeral Home taproom with patios and live music every weekend. Call it Mansfield’s unofficial living room... if your living room had better beer.

Level up locally: Need a midweek dopamine hit? The Void Ontario is your go-to neighborhood spot for video games, trading cards, and geeky finds, with a friendly crew and the kind of browse-all-afternoon shelves that make time disappear. Put it on your “this week” list and thank yourself later.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🍪 Sugary Shrubs Cookie Decorating Class @ Donatos Pizza | Tuesday (4/28) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats adult arts-and-crafts with pizza. Learn to pipe and decorate six plant-themed sugar cookies at Donatos with TailorMade Creations, all supplies included, zero baking required. It’s beginner friendly, seats are limited, and yes, there’s a Donatos discount for dinner.

🧘 Glow Yoga @ Peace in Power Yoga Studio (Ashland) | Thursday (4/30) at 5:45 PM – Grab your mat and wear something bright for a glow-flow, all-levels vinyasa at Peace in Power Yoga, no contortions required. Free and donation-based in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, with 100% to Safe Haven, so you can stretch, breathe, and do some good.

🌱 Spring Plant Market @ Kingwood Center Gardens | Friday (5/1) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from staring at your sad mulch and hit Kingwood’s annual Spring Plant Market. Herbs and veggies, including heirlooms, plus annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, all with garden experts ready to help. Members get early access, and bragging rights.

🎈 Children's Fair @ Mansfield Classical Academy | Friday (5/1) at 4:30 PM – Children's Fair is rolling in with free games for the kids, food and treats for sale, and a silent auction that actually does good, funding student scholarships and programs. Stick around for an adorable Charlotte's Web, tickets are $5 cash, or $6.50 by card.

🎭 Mamma Mia! @ Renaissance Main Stage | Friday (5/1) at 7:30 PM – Mansfield date night that actually delivers: Mamma Mia! at the Renaissance Theatre, all the ABBA bangers, big laughs, and shameless sparkle. Bring your spouse, your best friend, or your inner dancing queen, and let sun-soaked, Greek-island hijinks wash away the week.

💪 Free Community Workout @ Katana Fitness Center | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Ready to trade solo squats for neighborly high-fives? Join a free, all-levels community workout every Saturday at 9 AM, get a solid sweat, then grab coffee like you earned it. Non-members welcome, zero intimidation, just good company, and movement. Sign up at the link.

🏇 Kentucky Derby @ Downtown Ashland | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Downtown Ashland is turning the greatest two minutes in sports into an all-day excuse for roses, mint juleps, and prime people-watching. Shop, draw a horse, and if it wins you score a restaurant gift card; hat contest’s bigger than ever, and they’ve got spares.

With 3,082 square feet of stylishly updated space, this home stars a 19' x 18' vaulted great room, a dining room with fireplace. A chef-forward kitchen, cherry floors, Marvin windows, and a luxe primary suite elevate living. Extras include a finished rec room, heated garage, generator wiring, 34' x 36' deck, 10' x 20' outbuilding on a landscaped 1.03-acre lot.