š± Is Mansfield investing enough in actually preventing youth violence?
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In today's newsletter:
- Is Mansfield investing enough in actually preventing youth violence?
- Want to meet Discovery Schoolās new interim leader before classes start?
- Ready to run Mansfieldās Shawshank Hustle past famous film locations?
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
- Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. More youth violence prevention funding pushed by Davis-Weese (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) ā Mansfield Councilwoman Cynthia Davis-Weese is pressing for more funding aimed directly at preventing youth violence, questioning a $24,772 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant largely earmarked for crime analytics overtime. City leaders also discussed a recent police use-of-force case and upcoming community-wide conversations with local clergy as Mansfield weighs enforcement, training, and prevention priorities. 
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2. Discovery School names Kevin Clark interim head of school (mansfieldnewsjournal.com) ā Discovery School in Mansfield has appointed veteran independent-school leader Kevin Clark as interim head of school for the 2026-27 year, and families can meet him at an Aug. 18 open house on Millsboro Road. Prospective and current families are invited to tour the campus, talk with staff, and learn about academics, tuition assistance, and EdChoice options. Ā Ā Ā
3. The Best Throwback Races for Pop-Culture Junkies (outsideonline.com) ā One of the featured throwback races is the Shawshank Hustle, returning Aug. 15, 2026 at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield and winding through downtown filming sites from āThe Shawshank Redemption.ā Runners will pass familiar Mansfield landmarks like Brooksā bench and the pawn shop window before finishing back at the historic prison on the āRoad to Redemption.ā Ā Ā Ā
4. Ohio Man Arrested After Trying to 'Return' a Live Raccoon to a Grocery Store He Claims Sold It to Him (newsbeyonddetroit.net) ā A bizarre raccoon incident at a Mansfield grocery store led to a local manās arrest on disorderly conduct and public intoxication charges after he tried to āreturnā the animal as a mis-sold ferret. Police, animal control, and amused bystanders all got involved before the raccoon was safely coaxed out and released behind the store. Ā Ā Ā
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Hickory Vines Winery and Venue, 1745 Hickory Ln, Mansfield
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Trivia Night at Der Dutchman
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Succulent Table DĆ©cor
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Oyster Shell Trinket Dish
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Movie Night in a Bag
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Let's Play Mahjong!
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Puzzle Palooza
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Finish it Friday
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Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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Succulent Table DĆ©cor
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Food Truck: BBQ by Whatās Smokinā ā
The Phoenix Brewing Company, 131 B, 131 N Diamond St, Mansfield
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Oyster Shell Trinket Dish
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Trivia Night at Der Dutchman
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6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My neighbor across the street keeps demanding I am not allowed to park on the street in front of my house since he wants to be able to back into his driveway easier.
I am parked as far back as I can be to make it easier for him and thats not good enough. He has more than enough space and I am not in his way! Myā¦ (Nextdoor North Mansfield) - Report of suspicious package prompting disruption at San Diego International Airport, California.
6:55AM on Aug 4: samdesk has not been able to verify claims of disruption or a suspicious package at San Diego International Airport. Flightradarā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mansfield. Apply here.
- ABM posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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