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Mansfield
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Richland County Park District will mark its 60th anniversary on Nov 2 at Gorman Nature Center with an afternoon of guided hikes, animal displays and music during a social hour from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Park District Director Jordan Tackett will present on the park's history and future before announcing photo contest winners. Mansfield News Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A recent survey by Hard Rock Bet found that 20% of Ohio drivers said they would watch live sports while driving, which makes Ohio the state with the highest rate of such risky behavior—highlighting concerns amid 180K car accidents recorded in the past year. NBC4i
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ohio State Mansfield will host a free screening of The Farewell at 6 p.m. Oct 29 in Founders Auditorium, with a discussion on grief and cultural traditions to follow. The event is organized by Bromfield Library and the Theatre Program with support from the East Asian Studies Center. Mansfield News Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four candidates are running for three seats on the Madison Local Schools Board of Education, including incumbents Mary Kotterman and Amy Walker and challengers Christel Koppert-Smith and Adam Porter. They are also campaigning on a proposed 1.5% income tax levy set for Nov 4 that could generate about $6.3 million a year—if it fails, about 20 positions may be cut—impacting school services. Mansfield News Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Avita Health System will open its new cancer center in November at 600 Richland Mall— the first in Ohio to use Varian RapidArc Dynamic and IDENTIFY systems— to improve cancer treatment by reducing radiation to healthy tissues and speeding up treatment plans. The advanced tools aim to cut radiation doses by up to 50% and boost planning efficiency by up to 70%. Mansfield News Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Richland County soccer saw five District Players of the Year named along with five coaches and five assistant coaches by the North Central Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association—honoring standout players from divisions III, IV, and V. Top honorees include Randy Jamieson, Hattie Yugovich, and Ryen Anderson from teams such as Mansfield Christian, Ontario, Lexington, and Clear Fork. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Lucas' Tim Daley was voted last week's Mansfield News Journal Football Player of the Week with 27,761 votes out of 54,327 total—voting for the Week 10 nominees will close at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ Voting for the Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week is open and ends at 7 p.m. Friday—last week, Crestview’s Isaac McFarland earned 1,777 votes out of 4,235 total votes. Mansfield News Journal
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Crazy Train - America's Ozzy Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Ozzy Osbourne tribute show with special effects and great music.
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Mansfield Symphony Youth Strings Fall Concert
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an inspiring concert featuring talented young musicians performing classical and contemporary pieces.
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She Loves Me
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming 1930s romantic comedy set in a perfumery.
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5K Beer Run at The Phoenix Brewing Company
11 AM – 2 PM — The Phoenix Brewing Company — Registration fee required — Celebrate a fun-filled 5k run with craft beer and local festivities.
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Mansfield and Lexington Turkey Trot
2-6 p.m. — Historic B&O Railway Trail — Registration fee applies — Kick off Thanksgiving Day with races for all ages, including a Kids Fun Run, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k.
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