Good morning, Mansfield.

Fifteen first responders joined a 9/11 remembrance event organized by Trooper Bryce Imars (Mansfield post of the Ohio Highway Patrol) on Friday, marking the second year of the annual tribute.

A local poll asks residents to vote for the best pizza restaurant in Richland County, featuring top-rated spots from Yelp & TripAdvisor reviews.

The vote is open until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Mansfield Field of Honor 2026 will honor veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders who died serving the community — organizers plan a heartfelt tribute for local heroes.

Three downtown library murals will come to life with projection mapping during the free Luminous ART event on Sept.

19. Organized by Mankind Murals Inc. with New Creations Gallery and the public library, the event features music (Celtic Sisters at 6:30 p.m.), readings and interactive displays until 10:30 p.m.

The Mansfield Public Art Commission and the Public Library will open the free art exhibition A Cabinet of Curiosities on Sept.

14 downtown, showcasing local art inspired by nature; the exhibit will run through Nov. 13.

On Sept. 11, researchers at Miami University near Oxford said an armadillo found as roadkill is likely the first naturally occurring specimen in Ohio, unlike previous finds (hitchhikers) near Mansfield.

Wildlife experts note the discovery signals the species’ gradual northward spread from the South.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered American and Ohio flags to be flown at half-staff on Sept.

11 from sunrise to sunset to honor nearly 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks. The order applied statewide+ marking a day of remembrance on Patriot Day.

Richland County high school football games in Week 4 saw local teams struggle as they finished 3-5, with Ontario, Shelby, and Lucas earning wins while Mansfield Senior Tygers lost 47-7 to West Holmes.

Scores from various local conferences were also reported.

The Lucas Cubs earned their first Northern 10 Conference win on Sept.

11 by beating Willard 28-22 at their field. They relied on strong runs from Anschutz (14 carries) and Guegold (21 carries) to improve their record to 2-2 before facing Tiffin Calvert next week.

On Sept. 10 at Oak Tree Golf Club in Mansfield, the OCC golf championship crowned the Madison Rams as boys champions and the Wooster Generals as girls champions, with local schools competing hard for points (boys: 295, girls: 367).