Good morning, Mansfield.

On Sept. 30, Mid-Ohio ESC met in Mansfield where business and education leaders reviewed local workforce plans, discussed county initiatives and career-connected learning, and outlined three future meetings (Nov.

18, Feb. 24, April 21) to boost student training with TurboCert courses and a mentorship program for high school students.

The Area Agency on Aging Foundation Board awarded $3,500 in scholarships to five students and professionals pursuing careers in health care, therapy, social work and pharmacy today.

Applications for the next scholarship cycle will open in mid-January.

Nationwide, including in Ohio, bottles of Gatorade Lemon Lime, Lemon Lime Zero, Orange and Orange Zero are recalled for undeclared Yellow No. 5 & Yellow No. 6 that may trigger allergic reactions; consumers should check lot codes on their 28-ounce bottles and follow FDA updates.

Mansfield Senior's David Phillips III earned the Football Player of the Week award from the Mansfield News Journal with 1,440 votes.

Voting for Week 7 nominees ends at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 — the selection process remains open.

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

9 after Lexington’s Braylee Yeichner won last week with 1,010 votes — inviting readers to choose standout athletes for this community honor.

The Top Performers List shows robust postseason golf and girls tennis with district and state qualifiers noted — as tournament soccer and volleyball events are scheduled next week — marking an ongoing competitive season in our community.

Mansfield Senior's JoJo Butler was voted Athlete of the Week with 1,998 votes, and local voters can choose next week’s candidate by casting their ballot by 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

9 in the continuing contest.

Jake Furr’s Football Power Poll will settle the No. 1 spot in Week 8 as undefeated Shelby Whippets and Ontario Warriors head into decisive matchups.

Local teams, including the struggling Mansfield Senior Tygers, face football battles that could boost playoff hopes (with plenty of local pride at stake).