Good morning, Mansfield.

Richland County Foundation is now accepting nominations through Oct.

5 for the JoAnn Dutton Volunteer Community Service Award honoring women volunteers — the honoree will be celebrated at the Women's Fund annual grant awards luncheon on Nov. 6 at the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center.

Families and children celebrated the labor force at the Labor Day Parade held Sept.

7 in downtown Mansfield (with clear skies and a big crowd), marking a festive community tradition.

Nine outstanding senior citizens were honored yesterday in Ontario by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging for their community service and leadership (about 100 people attended as local officials presented proclamations).

Girl Scouts announced new cookie choices for 2027 with Patch Pals dog cookies + Sparkables allergy-friendly cookies in the lineup.

The cookies will be available exclusively online starting Jan. 12.

Local apple picking season is underway at several Northeast Ohio orchards, including Apple Hill Orchards in Mansfield, which offers pick-your-own options during set hours Monday-Saturday and Sunday.

Ron Kuner from Kuner’s Fruit Farm noted that despite a lighter crop, regional options remain open (check websites for updated availability).

Homeowners must manage leaves that fall on their yards even if they come from a neighbor's tree and may trim overhanging branches with reasonable care; however, a neighbor might be liable for damage if they knew the tree was weak + dangerous.

Voting is open until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

11 for the Athlete of the Week while Clear Fork’s Maci Roberts won last week with 1,772 votes + nominees from Shelby and Ontario are competing this week.

Madison’s Damarrion Lloyd was voted Football Player of the Week with 1,328 votes, and voting for Week 2 nominees will close at 7 p.m. on Sept.

11 (readers have until then to cast their ballots).