Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Five minutes and you’re informed!
☀️ Mansfield weather
Today’s projected high is 68°F with sunny skies and light south winds. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low near 46°F.
Next five days:
- Monday, October 26: Sunny, high near 71°F
- Tuesday, October 27: Mostly sunny, high near 68°F
- Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny, high near 71°F
- Thursday, October 29: Sunny, high near 74°F
- Friday, October 30: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F
🍺 Local fun fact
One downtown gathering place has an unusual past. The Phoenix Brewing Company occupies the restored former Schroer Funeral and Mortuary Home at 131 N. Diamond Street. The brewery opened in April 2014 near Mansfield’s original pre-Prohibition brewery district. Explore the Phoenix’s story.
🏈 Shelby finishes another perfect regular season
Friday results, reported over the weekend: Shelby defeated Marion Harding 42-7 to complete its third consecutive 10-0 regular season. Senior Brady Bowman caught seven passes for 151 yards and a touchdown, moving into eighth place on Ohio’s career receiving-yardage list with 4,114 yards.
Elsewhere, Madison defeated Mansfield Senior 19-6 in their rivalry game, while Ontario beat River Valley 47-14. Read the Mansfield News Journal’s Shelby coverage, see the county roundup
🎭 Sunday offers two afternoon comedies
Previously announced, happening Sunday: The Mansfield Playhouse closes its run of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” with a 2:30 PM performance. The comedy follows two bachelors whose invented identities complicate their romantic lives.
Ohio State Mansfield and the Mansfield Shakespeare Company also present “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” at 2:30 PM in Founders Auditorium. Tom Stoppard’s play approaches “Hamlet” through two bewildered supporting characters. A final performance follows Monday at 7:30 PM. See the university’s event listing.
🎶 Songwriter series brings music downtown
Sunday event: David Wimbish performs in the Phoenix Brewing Company’s Spirit Room from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM as part of its Sunday Songwriter Series. The performance is ticketed, so check availability before heading downtown. View the concert listing.
👻 Blood Prison continues tonight
Seasonal event, happening Sunday: Blood Prison at the Ohio State Reformatory is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM tonight.
The haunted attraction’s season continues on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November 1. Check ticket availability and entry requirements before visiting. See the Reformatory calendar or visit Blood Prison’s ticket page.
🍂 Shelby leaf collection is scheduled to begin this week
October 14 notice, looking ahead: Shelby’s annual leaf collection is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of October 26 and continue through November.
Residents should rake loose leaves to the curb without placing them in the street. Keep branches, rocks and other debris out of piles, and leave collection areas accessible to crews. The former drop-off site behind Shelby Community Gardens is closed. Read the Shelby News Reporter’s guidance or check city updates.
