Good morning, Mansfield.

Mansfield residents will be able to drop off unwanted junk at the NECIC Community Outreach Center on Oct.

4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free Dumpster Day (dumpsters will close once full) where scrap metal is accepted while liquid wastes, tires, batteries, harmful chemicals, large appliances, yard waste and construction debris are not allowed.

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop at South Park Log Cabin, 100 Brinkerhoff Avenue, on Oct.

14 at 5 p.m.—participants will tour historic village buildings, join a tree identification lesson with Jason Veil, and learn needle felting acorn making with Jean McClintock. Reservations must be made by Oct. 7 for $12.

Shelby and Ontario volleyball teams hosted a fundraiser game on Tuesday night to raise funds for Baylie Hoffbauer's cancer treatments—raising over $800 from a raffle and donations.

Hoffbauer, who had surgery to remove cancerous nodules and now volunteers as a coach, will begin treatment in a couple of months—showing strong local support.

In Week 7, Shelby Whippets and Clear Fork Colts face off in a key contest—where the winner secures the No. 1 spot in the Richland County Football Power Poll and sole possession of first in the Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference.

At Monday's Division II district golf tournament at Sycamore Springs, Mansfield St. Peter's junior Chaeyeon Kim earned medalist honors by overcoming a slow start and difficult back nine to win by four strokes—she improved on her runner-up finish from last year.

Meanwhile, the Wynford girls team finished runner-up with Caroline Sheldon leading strong play that boosted their performance from previous tournaments.

Madison clinched the OCC title on senior night with a three to one win over Lexington as seniors stepped up in the second half — Carter Branham scored key goals to secure the win.

Coach Tim Lord praised his team for their resilience as they ended league play with a strong record.

Voting for Mansfield News Journal Football Player of the Week nominees is open until 7 p.m. on Oct.

3—last week, Lexington's Cole Eichorn was named the winner with 656 votes out of 4,318 cast.

Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week is open and will end at 7 p.m. Friday—last week's winner Aiden Henry of Manfield Senior received 1,578 votes out of 4,090 total ballots cast.

Charles Mill Halloween Weekend

6-7 p.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Charles Mill Lake Park — Various activities — Celebrate Halloween with crafts, costume contests, trick-or-treating, and more at the lakeside.

Dracula - Play

2:30-4:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Tickets starting at $94 — Experience an unforgettable adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic tale.

Pleasant Hill Halloween Weekend

Costume Festivities — Oct 10-11 — Pleasant Hill Lake Park — Free entry — Dress in your best costume and enjoy festive events at the lake!

Dogs, Donuts & Drinks .5K

.5K walk with your dog — 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM — The Phoenix Brewing Company — Entry fee benefits the Humane Society — Enjoy a leisurely stroll with pets, donuts, and drinks.

The sCarolina Film Series - Frankenstein (1931)

7-9:30 p.m. — Mansfield Richland County Public Library — Ticket prices vary — Experience the chilling classic *Frankenstein* on the big screen as part of a beloved film series.

Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Tickets required — Explore the hilarious and terrifying journey of a real estate agent in Transylvania with a comedic twist on the classic tale.

Autumn Fiber Festival

10 AM – 5 PM — Richland County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore local artisan crafts and discover unique fiber creations.

Studio Tenn Presents: Dracula

7-9 PM — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic twist on the classic tale of Dracula in this entertaining live performance.

Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run

8-10 a.m. — YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield — Registration fee required — A fun-filled Pump-Kin Run with activities for athletes and families alike.