Good morning, Mansfield.

Bo Lacey Construction, a Mansfield-based home improvement firm, was named to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 2026 CO+100 among 12,000 applicants for its strong growth and customer trust.

The company will represent Ohio in Washington this October.

American Heritage Days returns to South Park this Oct.

3-4. The free event (presented by the Richland Early American Center for History) offers living history demonstrations and reenactments from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 100 Brinkerhoff Ave.

Mid-Ohio ESC leads a statewide effort that uses 53 ReadOhio coaches (31 new hires) to support literacy in 42 counties across Central and West Ohio, with educators beginning work in mid-August and expanding training and credentialing.

Ohio State reported a fall enrollment increase with a record 62,010 students at its Columbus campus & rising regional numbers, including a 3% gain in Mansfield, while international enrollment dropped nearly 13% with new first-year numbers falling 30% since last year.

Lucas’ Brady Guegold was voted Football Player of the Week with 668 votes, and readers must cast votes by 7 p.m. on Sept.

25 for the Week 5 nominees.

Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Female Athlete of the Week is open until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

25. Last week, Crestview's Jocelyn Hetrick won with 1,606 votes — this week, nominees from Lexington, Mansfield Christian and Ontario compete in soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf.

Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Male Athlete of the Week is underway with nominees from local schools, and votes will be accepted until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept.

25 — last week, Shelby’s Kayne Cooke won with 216 votes.