Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Mansfield.
💼 Business
Starbucks announced it will shut down its pickup-only stores in 2026, impacting over 80 locations across 20 states and including three stores near college campuses in Ohio.
The company said some sites will be permanently closed while others will be converted to traditional stores (Columbus, Oxford, Hamilton).
🏥 Health
Many kids in central Ohio have started school and are getting sick with colds, hand, foot and mouth disease, and other viruses.
Health officials say good hygiene—such as washing hands and covering coughs—and keeping sick children at home can help reduce illness spread.
🏈 Sports
The Mansfield News Journal has launched a dedicated online resource for Richland County High School Football for 2025—this site will update game schedules, standings and player polls as the season unfolds.
Readers can access media guides, preseason rankings and live game coverage all in one place.
On Aug. 16, extreme heat forced the shortened OHSAA preseason invitational to end early in Columbus as the Lexington Lady Lex finished second in the Division II girls race—with Katya Prykhodko placing fourth at 20:03.57.
The daily-updated scoreboard now shows local coaches’ timings and team finishes for the ongoing season.
Local fans in Mansfield can vote to choose the Richland County Football Power Poll champion for the 2025 football season, and last year's poll ranked Shelby first based on regular and playoff records.
Voters should check back at 7 p.m. on Friday+ the winning team will be announced then.
Mansfield residents can vote in the Mansfield News Journal Preseason Player contest to decide the best high school football player in Richland County—check back at 7 p.m. on Friday for the results—.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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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.
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