🌱 How Judge Payton’s new scholarship could change opportunities for Mansfield students
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In today's newsletter:
- How Judge Payton’s new scholarship could change opportunities for Mansfield students
- How will MOESC’s new hires change career paths for local students?
- How far can a Social Security check really stretch in Mansfield?
Also on today's calendar: The Big Five Oh and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 35.
- Sunday: Partly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 49 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. A New Scholarship Fund Celebrates Judge Jeff Payton (iheart.com) — Mansfield residents can now honor Judge Jeff Payton through a new Richland County Foundation scholarship supporting local minority students’ college or career-tech education. Celebrating the city’s “son,” the fund continues his legacy of justice, opportunity, and deep community connection while inviting donations from anyone who wants to invest in future local leaders. 
2. MOESC announces new leadership hires to strengthen school-community and career connections (crawfordcountynow.com) — New leadership hires at Mansfield-based Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center aim to deepen school, business, and community partnerships that shape local students’ career paths. Casie Grau and Bethany Rachel will coordinate regional workforce connections and career-focused learning across Richland, Morrow, and Crawford County districts, influencing opportunities for more than 20,000 students.
3. These 10 Ohio Cities Prove You Can Live Well On Social Security Alone (familydestinationsguide.com) — Mansfield is highlighted as one of Ohio’s best spots to live comfortably on Social Security, thanks to affordable housing, revitalized downtown areas, and plenty of free or low-cost parks and cultural attractions. With nearby Columbus for big-city perks, strong local healthcare, and senior-focused library programs, the piece argues retirees can enjoy a relaxed, neighborly lifestyle here without constant money worries.
4. Outdoors: UT Peregrine falcon euthanized after injury; others observed for avian flu (toledoblade.com subscription) — A peregrine falcon that had been rehabilitating at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield was euthanized after complications from a wing injury made survival in the wild impossible. Wildlife officials are now monitoring the remaining Toledo nesting pair for possible avian flu, while also urging Ohioans to reduce nighttime building lights and window collisions during peak spring bird migration.
📸 Around Mansfield
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★ Featured events ★
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The Big Five-Oh
The Mansfield Playhouse, 95 E 3rd St, Mansfield
8:00 pm
Friday April 17
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Other local events
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The Big Five - OH
Mansfield Playhouse , 95 E. Third St. , Mansfield
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The Big Five Oh
The Mansfield Playhouse , 95 E 3rd St , Mansfield
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The Big Five - OH at Mansfield Playhouse
Mansfield Playhouse , 95 E. Third St. , Mansfield
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Mansfield parkrun Weekly 5k
North Lake Park , 270 Rae Ave. , Mansfield
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Modified Kingwood Hall Tour
Kingwood Center Gardens , 50 N. Trimble Rd. , Mansfield
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Shakespeare Acting Workshop
The Ohio State University at Mansfield , 1760 University Dr , Mansfield
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YMCA of North Central Ohio Healthy Kids Day
The Ohio State University at Mansfield Campus , 1760 University Dr. , Mansfield
12:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sound Bath Experience
Destination Mansfield The 101 Tea Company, 101 Main St., Mansfield, OH, 44902, United States
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The Big Five - OH at Mansfield Playhouse
Destination Mansfield Mansfield Playhouse, 95 E. Third St., Mansfield, OH, 44902, United States
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The Big Five - OH
Destination Mansfield Mansfield Playhouse, 95 E. Third St., Mansfield, OH, 44902, United States
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Mansfield parkrun Weekly 5k
Destination Mansfield North Lake Park, 270 Rae Ave., Mansfield, OH, 44903, United States
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone needing baby food?
I have a mix of fruits and veggies of gerber and beechnut brand. Or any suggestions of community food boxes- I’ll place them there if no one claims. (Nextdoor Little Washington South) - Do you have experience in fixin mowers ?
I can hire 2 people today...... I have 2 bays with lift tables and overhead hoist , I believe in working smart not harder. YES can be a year-round… (Nextdoor Estates)
- Techniplas posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in Mansfield. Apply here.
- LifeWise Academy posted a job opening for Secondary Teacher in Mansfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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