MANSFIELD, OHIO: Boom Boom Boom! Fireworks!  While to the majority of us Fireworks are a symbol of freedom, the excitement of celebration, and the American way for some the wonderful sounds of celebration are sometimes also the sounds of nightmares.

Unfortunately to the people who brought you the very freedom your celebrating the sound of explosions can be a reminder of things they would rather forget. For them it can be a trigger to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) that can force them to uncontrollably feel and re live violent events from the past.

 

 

In the last few years these signs have been popping up in our neighborhood yards. We feel it is important to understand what they are asking of you - and what they are not.

 

The American Federation of Musicians Local 159 is hosting a series of FREE "Concerts in the Park"  this summer.

Beginning June 29th concerts will be taking place in various parks located in the cities of Mansfield, Crestline, Lexington, Shelby, and Bellville.

The following is a  schedule of events for the series of concerts that will take place over the summer:

MANSFIELD, OH: Almost every city in Mid-Ohio has their own local farmers' market. A farmers' market is typically an outdoor gathering held periodically where local farmers can sell their freshest produce to the general population.  

Cook Road Trinity Farmers Market | © James Pennington

At some farmers markets vendors also sell fresh home made food products.  The local bakery may set up and sell their freshly baked breads.  Dairy farmers may set up a booth and sell their freshly made dairy products such as butters and cheeses.   Yet still, at some farmers markets you can even find locally made crafts like soaps and jewelry.  There are many reasons to shop at your local farmers' market, here are a few of them:

Berean Kids is hosting summer Mega Sports Camp at Mansfield Christian School from July 11th -July 15th.  Children will be involved in a variety of sports activities like soccer, basketball, football, cheer leading and baseball. Camp is open to children who have completed 1st - 5th grades.




Registration is $15 per student ($50 max per family).  If you need help paying the registration fee scholarships are available. 

The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society invites you to join in for an evening ghost walk through the dark halls and corridors of the historic Ohio State Reformatory.
 

You will be taken on a 2 hour, guided tour to the hot-spots where reports have been made about paranormal activity.