Friday, November 6, 2026 | Five minutes and youâre informed!
đ¤ď¸ Mansfield weather
Todayâs projected high is 50°F. Cloudy skies will gradually become mostly sunny, with a 20% chance of showers before 9:00 AM. Northwest winds will range from 9 to 11 mph.
Next five days:
- Saturday, November 7: Mostly cloudy, high near 49°F.
- Sunday, November 8: Sunny, high near 54°F, with wind gusts up to 26 mph.
- Monday, November 9: Sunny, high near 57°F.
- Tuesday, November 10: Sunny, high near 60°F.
- Wednesday, November 11: Mostly sunny, high near 56°F.
đŚ Local fun fact
Kingwoodâs colorful residents arenât limited to its flower beds. India blue and white peacocks roam the gardens alongside numerous ducks. Charles Kelley Kingâs interests extended beyond gardening to ornithology, the study of birds. Learn more from Kingwood Center Gardens.
đ Downtown celebrates Main Streetâs new look tonight
Previously announced, happening Friday: Mansfield will celebrate the completion of its approximately $21 million Main Street Improvement Project with âFall in Love with Downtown.â A ribbon cutting begins at 5:00 PM at the South Arch, where Main Street meets Park Avenue West.
Ohio Express performs at 5:30 PM, followed by Jimmy Vincent at 7:30 PM. Visitors can explore the new plazas, seating areas and digital kiosks, view before-and-after photographs and pick up commemorative giveaways while supplies last. See the celebration details.
𧼠Free winter coats available Saturday
October 12 announcement, happening this weekend: Akron Childrenâs Mansfield Behavioral Health Center will distribute free coats, hats and gloves from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Saturday, November 7, at 1027 South Trimble Road.
Coat sizes range from 3T through adult 4XL, while supplies last. Children and adults are welcome, and participants do not need to be Akron Childrenâs patients. No registration, identification or insurance information is required. Read the hospitalâs announcement.
đ Ontario and Shelby take the field tonight
Friday sports schedule: Ontario hosts Tiffin Columbian, while Shelby welcomes Firelands. Both football games begin at 7:00 PM.
MFDLive lists streaming coverage for both matchups, with the Ontario game also airing on WMFD-TV. Find the games and broadcast links.
đď¸ Shelby advances downtown district proposal
November 3 report on Mondayâs council meeting: Shelby City Council advanced a proposed downtown revitalization district through its second reading. The district would be eligible for five D-5L liquor permits, but the legislation has not received final approval.
Proposed electric-rate changes also passed second reading and are expected to return to council November 16. Council members requested additional time to review the information, while a business owner questioned the proposed charges during public comment. Read the Shelby News Reporterâs council coverage.
đ Avita honors employees, including a 50-year veteran
November 3 announcement: Avita Health System recognized more than 140 employees at its annual Years of Service & Excellence Celebration, honoring milestones ranging from 10 to 50 years.
Medical laboratory technician Lu Ellen Ness marked a half-century of service. The celebration also recognized five nurses with DAISY Awards and six non-nursing employees with Monarch Awards for their contributions to patients and families. See Avitaâs honorees.
