Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Five minutes and you’re informed!
🌤️ Mansfield weather
Today’s projected high is 71°F with partly sunny skies and a 20% chance of afternoon showers. Rain becomes more likely tonight, with possible thunderstorms and a 70% chance of precipitation.
Next five days:
- Friday, October 16: Showers likely, mainly before noon. High near 63°F, falling toward 54°F by late afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 30 mph.
- Saturday, October 17: Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 50°F.
- Sunday, October 18: Sunny, high near 59°F.
- Monday, October 19: Sunny, high near 64°F.
- Tuesday, October 20: Mostly sunny, high near 64°F.
💧 Local fun fact
Gorman-Rupp began with $1,500 and a barn. In 1933, during the Great Depression, Mansfield entrepreneurs J.C. Gorman and H.E. Rupp pooled their money to start manufacturing pumps on the outskirts of town. That modest beginning became an international business. Explore the company’s history. gormanrupp.com
🤝 NAMI Richland County names its next director
Published Thursday: Megan Davidson will become executive director of NAMI Richland County on November 2, succeeding Aubrie Hall, who is moving into leadership of the county’s Mental Health and Recovery Services Board.
Davidson joined NAMI as an intern in 2023 and has worked in care navigation and perinatal support. Her new role includes overseeing the organization’s mental-health education, family support and community partnerships. Read the Mansfield News Journal report.
⚽ Late goal delivers Ontario’s conference championship
Wednesday-night recap: Kendall Thomas scored with 1:48 remaining to give Ontario a 1-0 victory over Clear Fork and the outright Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference girls soccer title.
Freshman Keatyn Kilgore supplied the pass for the winning goal. Ontario’s tenth consecutive victory secured the program’s 16th conference championship and improved its record to 14-1-1.
🍁 Shelby prepares for leaf collection
Wednesday report: Shelby tentatively plans to begin curbside leaf collection the week of October 26 and continue through November. Crews could start earlier if leaves accumulate.
Residents should rake leaves along the curb, keep them out of the street and leave out branches, rocks and other debris. The former drop-off location behind Shelby Community Gardens has closed after problems with dumping. Read the Shelby News Reporter update.
🚧 Wood Street closure continues through Friday
Wednesday notice, affecting travel today: Wood Street is closed between West First Street and Glessner Avenue for storm-line repairs.
The city expects the closure to continue through the end of Friday, October 16. No through traffic is permitted, so drivers should choose another route.
🎻 Students join the orchestra at the Renaissance
Earlier announcement, happening Thursday: Carnegie Hall’s “Link Up: The Orchestra Moves” comes to the Renaissance Theatre at 9:45 AM today.
The free educational assembly introduces students in grades 3–5 to orchestral music through listening, movement and hands-on participation. Octavio Más-Arocas directs the program featuring the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra. See the Renaissance program details.
