Monday, October 6th, 2025
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Ontario will choose a new city auditor and fill an open council at-large seat in the Nov 4 election. Two write-in candidates, Shannon Gongwer and Logan Hull, are running for auditor—while three candidates, Brennen Finfgeld, Richard Pauley, and A.J. Roll, are contesting the council spot left by Kyle Webb. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Incumbent El Akuchie, a longtime pastor and teacher, is finishing his first term on the Mansfield City Council and will run in the 3rd Ward race against newcomer Crystal Davis Weese. Weese, a lifelong resident and technical educator, wants to boost affordable housing and open dialogue while Akuchie—who has led improvements with the Main Street project—says the city is growing. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Wynford competes in the Division II state girls golf tournament at Heatherwoode Golf Club with players scheduled to tee off from 9:55 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. The team earned its first state appearance after a historic season (a milestone for the program). Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Chaeyeon Kim worked hard this summer in Korea to improve her golf skills after becoming Mansfield St. Peter's first state qualifier; she will tee off today at 10:40 a.m. at Heatherwoode Golf Club and her pairing for tomorrow will be set later. Mansfield News Journal
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Autumn Fiber Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Richland County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore local artisan crafts and discover unique fiber creations.
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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.
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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.
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