For Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026
🌦️ Mansfield weather
Saturday’s projected high is 74°F with mostly cloudy skies. Rain develops overnight, with thunderstorms possible and a low near 55°F.
Sunday’s projected high is 67°F. Rain and possible thunderstorms are expected, with a 100% chance of precipitation.
Five days ahead:
- Monday, October 12: Mostly sunny, high 77°F
- Tuesday, October 13: Partly sunny, high 76°F, with a 30% chance of showers
- Wednesday, October 14: Mostly sunny, high 66°F
- Thursday, October 15: Partly sunny, high 67°F, with a 40% chance of showers
- Friday, October 16: Partly sunny, high 64°F, with a 40% chance of showers
National Weather Service forecast for Mansfield. forecast.weather.gov
🏈 Local fun fact
Shelby helped make professional football history in 1904 when halfback Charles Follis signed with the Shelby Athletic Club. The Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizes Follis as the first known Black professional football player. Explore the Hall of Fame’s timeline. Pro Football Hall of Fame
🏆 Shelby wins the battle of unbeaten teams
Friday-night recap: Shelby defeated Ontario 41-7, improving to 8-0 and taking sole possession of first place in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference. Quarterback Michael Shepherd rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns, adding two touchdown passes. Ontario fell to 7-1.
Elsewhere, Clear Fork beat Highland 20-14 with a touchdown in the final two minutes. Plymouth defeated Danbury 42-36 on Isaiah Miller’s winning touchdown with 42 seconds remaining. Read the Mansfield News Journal’s Shelby report and countywide roundup.
🏎️ Haudenschild captures Mansfield’s Buckeye Brawl
Friday-night recap: Sheldon Haudenschild won the World of Outlaws Buckeye Brawl at Mansfield Speedway, earning $18,000. He led 13 laps of the 30-lap feature and finished ahead of Donny Schatz and Carson Macedo. David Gravel and Emerson Axsom completed the top five. See the official race results.
🦉 Ohio Bird Sanctuary welcomes fall visitors Saturday
Weekend event: The Ohio Bird Sanctuary’s Fall Festival runs Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 3774 Orweiler Road.
Admission is $20 per car at the gate. Activities include live birds, crafts, hiking trails, food trucks, raffle baskets and a bonfire, offering families an outdoor option before the forecast turns wetter overnight. See the festival details.
🐕 A short walk supports local animals
Weekend fundraiser: Dogs, Donuts & Drinks takes place Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, benefiting the Humane Society of Richland County.
The half-kilometer outing welcomes dogs and finishes at the Phoenix Brewing Company’s beer garden, 131 N. Diamond Street. The event package includes human and dog doughnuts, a shirt, a raffle ticket and a beverage, with root beer available for children. View event and registration information.
🎨 Sunday reception celebrates local artists
Weekend event: The “Manifest” exhibition closes with a reception Sunday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The 101 Tea Company, 101 N. Main Street.
The gathering features artwork by Mansfield and Richland County artists, snacks and an opportunity to meet participating creators. It offers an indoor afternoon option during Sunday’s rainy forecast. See the reception listing.
