Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Mansfield.
🌲 Environment
Officials say spotted lanternflies are reaching maturity today as they begin laying eggs across local gardens and parks, threatening plants and crops.
They advise residents to squish these insects and destroy egg masses (using safe methods) to help control their spread.
🏈 Sports
The annual boys soccer rivalry match ended in a 3–3 tie after a hard-fought contest that capped off a week of competitive games.
Ontario will face Upper Sandusky on Aug. 27 + Lexington will travel to Wooster on Aug. 25 for their next matches.
Ontario won 1 to 0 over Lexington on Saturday (Aug.
22) as junior Briella Hall scored the only goal with 10:52 remaining. Coach Larry Atkinson said the win boosts the team's confidence ahead of their contest with Madison on Aug. 25.
On Aug. 22, the Clear Fork Colts played at Bexley and ended the game with a 0-0 tie (no goals were scored), leaving both teams evenly matched.
Jake Chilcote and Ethan Remy squared off in the Men's Singles finals of the 93rd News Journal Tennis Tournament on Saturday, Aug.
22 at Lakewood Racquet Club — a match that captivated local tennis fans — in Lexington.
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