Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Five minutes and you’re informed!
☀️ Mansfield weather
Today’s projected high is 68°F with sunny skies and light winds. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low near 40°F.
Next five days:
- Wednesday, October 21: Sunny, high near 67°F
- Thursday, October 22: Sunny, high near 67°F
- Friday, October 23: Sunny, high near 63°F
- Saturday, October 24: Sunny, high near 64°F
- Sunday, October 25: Mostly sunny, high near 69°F
National Weather Service forecast for Mansfield. forecast.weather.gov
📰 Local fun fact
The Tribune-Courier’s roots reach back 65 years this month. Its predecessor, the Ontario Tribune, began publishing October 12, 1961. The Lexington Courier followed in 1967, and the two papers merged in 1969. The Madison Tribune joined them in 1995, bringing three community newspaper traditions into one publication. Explore the newspaper’s history.
🪵 New Ontario business gives barnwood another life
Monday report: Ohio Reclaimed Lumber and Furniture celebrated its grand opening October 16 at 2275 Stumbo Road.
Owner Joe Lykins of Shelby renovated the property, which previously housed a lumber business. The store offers reclaimed barnwood, furniture, mantel beams and hay trolleys, giving materials from old barns a place in new homes and projects. Read the Mansfield News Journal feature.
🍂 Fleming Falls welcomes its first fall festival
Monday report on Sunday’s event: Sunny skies brought a steady stream of visitors to Fleming Falls Park and Preserve for the inaugural Fall at the Falls festival.
Volunteers helped direct vehicles into parking areas at the 184-acre Mifflin Township property. Organized by the Friends of the Richland County Park District, the festival’s lineup included guided hikes, hayrides, music and children’s activities. Read the Richland Source coverage.
🏛️ Mansfield City Council meets tonight
Happening Tuesday: Mansfield’s council caucus and meeting begin at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building’s third-floor Council Chambers, 30 N. Diamond Street. The public is invited to attend. Visitors should enter through the first-floor entrance. The city calendar lists the meeting window as 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. See the official meeting notice.
🍁 Shelby prepares for leaf pickup
October 14 notice, looking ahead: Shelby’s annual leaf collection is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of October 26 and continue through November, with an earlier start possible.
Residents should place loose leaves along the curb, keeping them out of the street and free of branches, rocks and other debris. The former leaf drop-off site behind Shelby Community Gardens has closed. Read the Shelby News Reporter’s guidance.
🏈 Football player voting opens after Week 9
Monday update: Mansfield News Journal readers can vote for Football Player of the Week through 7:00 PM Friday, October 23.
Nominees include Madison’s Aiden Proctor, who scored the overtime touchdown against Lexington; Shelby’s Luke Blevins, who rushed for 191 yards against Pleasant; and Ontario’s Cam Powers, who intercepted two passes against Highland. See the nominees and voting information.
