Good morning, Mansfield.

Families will enjoy Fall at the Falls at Fleming Falls Preserve on Oct.

18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live music, s'mores, guided hikes, hay rides, pumpkin decorating, and food trucks serving seasonal treats (parking is available on-site).

Joia Crago was named North Central State College’s top alumnus at its annual Scholarship Luncheon this week; she advanced from working as an LPN at MedCentral Hospital to leading patient care at Avita Health System (her journey reflects local nursing talent).

The Ohio Department of Health reported three measles cases in Morrow County and one in Wayne County during the week of Oct.

4, adding to 228 statewide this year. Richland Public Health offers a limited number of free MMR vaccines for those in need.

Orkin is helping Mansfield homeowners protect against winter rodent risks by offering free inspections + $100 off OrkinShield installation so you can seal gaps and keep pests outside.

Take preventive steps if signs like droppings or gnaw marks appear.

Football rankings show that Shelby Whippets led the big school division after an 41-7 win and Hillsdale Falcons kept the top spot in the small school division with a 34-7 win (week 9).

Teams must secure more wins to clinch playoff spots and conference titles.

High school girls soccer postseason games are scheduled across divisions.

In Division III, Ontario will host Tiffin Columbian at 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at a sectional championship, with winners advancing to Lexington High School on Oct. 27 and a district final on Oct. 29; other districts have similar matchups.

Local high school boys soccer postseason contests run from Oct.

21 to Oct. 31 in four divisions. Mansfield Senior hosts a sectional game in the Lake District while Mansfield Christian Flames play at Frost-Kalnow Stadium + matchups also are set in Lexington, Norwalk, Bowling Green and at Tiffin Columbian.

Voting for this week’s Mansfield News Journal Female Athlete of the Week is open with nominations from local teams, following last week’s win by Lexington’s Hayley Walker (786 votes).

Voters have until 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 to cast their ballots.

Local high school athletes recorded wins last week (Oct.

5 to 11) in soccer, volleyball and football as they now prepare for postseason contests and upcoming regional tournaments.

Voting is open for this week’s Mansfield News Journal Male Athlete of the Week until 7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

16. Last week, Madison’s Quinten Fava earned the honor with 1,636 votes + current nominees include standout soccer players from Clear Fork, Mansfield Christian, Lexington, Ontario, and Crestview.

Lucas' TJ Wojciechwski earned 1,715 votes to be named Football Player of the Week last week, and local residents can vote for a new honoree until 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct.

16 (nominees have been announced).

Volleyball coaches set district tournament matchups.

In the Willard District, the Ashland Arrows earned the No. 1 seed and will host Ontario (No. 5) at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Willard High School, with a semifinal on Oct. 26 and the final on Oct. 28.