Good morning, Mansfield.

United Way of Richland County is launching its Summer of Caring Food Drive today to help Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army by asking residents to drop off unopened, non-perishable items at local library branches until August 29.

MHS Industrial Supply of Mansfield will sort the donations — needed items include pasta, canned vegetables, meats, and peanut butter.

Today, the Mansfield News Journal earned second place for general excellence in Division I at the Ohio Associated Press Media Editors awards in Columbus—among newspapers with fewer than 10 employees, it collected six individual awards.

Reporter Zach Tuggle and veteran staffers received top honors—showing strong recognition for the paper's team.

Mansfield Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on Sunday—officers responded to a call on the 200 block of South Main Street where the victim was taken to a nearby hospital and later died while no suspect has been identified.

Mansfield Liederkranz will host Treffen2025— a German cultural festival with music, food and traditional games from Aug.29 to 31.

Up to 1,500 people from across North America are expected to attend, supporting local hotels, restaurants and attractions.

Ohio State Mansfield professor Tim Berra will launch his new book on early Polynesian inhabitants at 5 p.m. Sept.

2 in the John and Pearl Conard Performance Hall on campus—he will discuss migration evidence using maps, photos, and excerpts while copies are available for purchase.

Mansfield residents are invited to vote for the 2025 Ohio Cardinal Conference football champion as teams like Ashland, which finished 12-1 last season, compete with others such as New Philadelphia and Lexington — voting ends at 7 p.m. on Friday.

Mansfield readers are invited to vote for the predicted champion in the 2025 Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference football championship using last year's standings (Shelby 12-1, Ontario 12-2, Galion 7-4, River Valley 5-6, Pleasant 5-6, Clear Fork 4-7, Highland 3-7, Marion Harding 1-9) as a guide. The vote will close at 7 p.m. Friday.

Local sports fans can vote for their predicted champion of the 2025 Firelands Conference football championship—voting ends at 7 p.m. on Friday as last season’s top teams from Monroeville and St. Paul led the standings.

Charles Mill Poker Paddle

1-4 p.m. — Charles Mill Lake Park — $30 to rent a kayak; $20 to bring your own — Paddle the lake to collect poker chips and compete for fantastic prizes including a kayak.

Mansfield Youth Theatre: Matilda Jr.

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting story of Matilda, an extraordinary girl who challenges the odds through her musical journey.

Hale's Harley-Davidson Swap Meet & Open House

10 AM – 5 PM — Hale's Harley-Davidson — Free entry — A lively day of garage sale-style trading for riders, complete with live music and food options.