Mansfield is gearing up for a festive Fourth of July weekend with events centered at Smythe Park. On July 3, families can enjoy an evening of live music, local food vendors, a magician, and children’s games, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.
The celebration continues on July 4 with the annual Fourth of July Parade starting at 11 a.m. Kids can decorate their bikes, join races, enter a pet parade, and visit a kid zone with games and STEM activities inspired by Minecraft. It’s a hometown celebration packed with fun for all ages.
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Jun 12, 2025
Mansfield College Student Survives Bacterial Meningitis and Shares Her Story of Strength
Adele Younis, a 20-year-old college student from Mansfield, is recovering after a terrifying battle with bacterial meningitis that left her in a coma for over a month and changed her life forever.
Back in March, while attending Emmanuel College in Boston, Adele suddenly fell seriously ill. What started as a normal day ended with her fighting for her life. Doctors diagnosed her with bacterial meningitis, a severe infection that inflames the outer lining of the brain and can spread through coughing or contact with bodily fluids.
“I woke up from surgery and my fingers and my foot were gone,” A…
