Good morning, Mansfield.

Construction on the YMCA sports complex at Kochheiser Road is underway as contractors stripe an outdoor turf field and build a pavilion & concession stand, with phase one set to finish by spring to boost local youth athletics near Interstate 71.

North Central State College will host 'Forging the Future Workforce' on Oct.

15 at the James W. Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby — registration starts at 7:30 a.m. as education, business and community leaders meet to discuss workforce challenges and talent development for regional economic growth.

Students at Mansfield Senior High School met with Army recruiters on Sept.

29 to learn about military career opportunities.

Ohio drivers may see lower gas prices today when Gov. Mike DeWine signs a bill suspending the state's gas tax for 90 days.

Lawmakers used over $725 million in surplus funds to replace revenue from the 38.5-cent-per-gallon gas tax (and 47-cent diesel) and keep road projects funded.

Ohio will raise its minimum wage on Jan.

1 to $11.40 per hour for non-tipped employees and $5.70 per hour for tipped workers. The changes apply to businesses earning over $420,000 annually.

Richland County high school football is set for thrilling action this week as Shelby will face Clear Fork on Friday night in a key MOAC contest, while Mansfield Senior, fresh from a win, meets Ashland + other teams vie in competitive matchups.