Good morning, Mansfield.

The Richland Rural Life Center will host its annual chicken dinner on Oct 4 from 4-6 p.m. at 969 E.

Crall Road in Mansfield – the event will offer slow-cooked chicken with sides and homemade vanilla ice cream, with tickets at $12 for adults and $7 for seniors and children 10 and under.

Today at 6:30 p.m., the City of Mansfield Shade Tree Commission is hosting a free town hall meeting and tree planting at North Lake Park Pavilion to celebrate 30 years as a Tree City USA and the 30th anniversary of the B&O Bike Trail with remarks from Mayor Jodie Perry and other community leaders.

The gallery presents our favorite local photos taken over the last three months—featuring events such as the Field of Honor remembrance, community fairs, and art exhibits—to showcase key moments of local life.

Ohio gas prices dropped to $2.86 per gallon on Monday from $3.02 last week—making prices 11% lower than one year ago and 8.4% below the national average.

Black Fork Forest Preserve is near the intersection of Bowen Road and Fleming Falls Road in Mifflin Township, Richland County.

Boxelder bugs, dark brown with red stripes, are invading homes and trees this fall as they seek winter shelter—some nymphs even resort to cannibalism to mature into adults for survival.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Richland County and the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board will graduate the 35th CIT class at noon on October 10 at Mansfield Playhouse — 95 E.

Third St. The 40-hour program, developed in the 1980s, trains law enforcement and first responders to safely handle mental health crises.

Richland County Transit is launching a one-year pilot program funded by a federal grant to expand bus service in Mansfield for workers with nontraditional hours—adding early morning and late-night trips from Monday through Friday—and local stakeholders will help shape the service.

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.