Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Five minutes and you’re informed!
🌤️ Mansfield weather
Today’s projected high is 61°F with partly sunny skies and southwest winds of 7 to 17 mph.
Next five days:
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, high near 53°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 50°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 55°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 57°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 62°F.
🏰 Local fun fact
The Ohio State Reformatory holds an architectural distinction beyond its Hollywood connections: the world’s tallest freestanding steel cell block. Its East Cell Block contains six tiers, 12 ranges and 600 cells. Explore the landmark’s story.
🛍️ HomeGoods opens today in Ontario
Previously announced, opening Thursday: HomeGoods welcomes shoppers at Village Square, 929 N. Lexington-Springmill Road, with grand-opening hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The home furnishings retailer adds another shopping option along Ontario’s Lexington-Springmill corridor. See the official store announcement.
🐔 New Chick-fil-A joins the same retail corridor
October 29 announcement, opening Thursday: Chick-fil-A’s new Ontario-Mansfield restaurant is scheduled to begin service at 6:30 AM today at 897 N. Lexington-Springmill Road. Locally operated by Drew Foster, the restaurant is creating approximately 130 full- and part-time jobs. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, with dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and mobile ordering available. Read the company’s opening notice.
🚦 Shelby approves study of busy intersection
Tuesday report on Monday’s meeting: Shelby City Council approved an engineering agreement to study the North Gamble Street and State Street intersection.
The $136,000 study will examine traffic conditions, including school-related vehicle and bus traffic, and determine whether changes are needed. Shelby’s share is $13,600. The federally supported planning process will include public input and could help the city pursue funding for future improvements. Read the Shelby News Reporter coverage.
🎿 Ski-swap drop-off begins this afternoon
Earlier preview, happening Thursday: Snow Trails’ Ski Patrol Swap Weekend begins with equipment drop-off from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM today. No swap sales take place Thursday.
Shopping runs Friday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sellers must register items online before arrival. A $1-per-item entry fee and 20% sales commission support the nonprofit ski patrol. See registration instructions and the schedule.
🏈 Shelby and Clear Fork prepare for home playoff games
Sunday’s pairings, looking ahead to Friday: Unbeaten Shelby will host Oberlin Firelands, while Clear Fork welcomes Tontogany Otsego in Division IV, Region 14 football quarterfinals. Both games begin at 7:00 PM November 6. Shelby enters at 10-0 and Clear Fork at 8-2 after receiving first-round byes. See the pairings and find playoff tickets.
