Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
Good morning, Mansfield.
🎭 Culture
Sally Lanyon from Mansfield helped create Ohio State's mascot Brutus Buckeye in fall 1965 with her partner Ray Bourhis by making a big paper nut that first appeared at a homecoming game on Oct.
30 + she still writes on her blog and meets with alumni to keep the mascot's legacy alive.
🏈 Sports
Lexington sports stars Ava Brown, Tatum Stover — and Bella Temple were named Division III All-Ohioans for the 2025 volleyball season by the Ohio High School Volleyball Coaches Association, marking them among the state's top players.
Brown earned first team honors while Stover received third team and Bella was given an honorable mention.
Voting is open for the Mansfield News Journal Athlete of the Week with votes closing at 7 p.m. Friday—Crestview’s Emmie Kemp won last week with 3,421 votes out of a total of 5,502.
Shelby Whippets and Lexington Minutemen remain the two Richland County teams in the OHSAA playoffs—Shelby is the No. 1 seed in Division IV Region 14 while Lexington is the No. 3 seed in Division III Region 10.
Shelby hosts Orrville and Lexington hosts Toledo Central Catholic Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.—both teams earned first-round byes for a top-four seed.
🎉 Mansfield Events
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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.
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.
She Loves Me
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartwarming 1930s romantic comedy set in a perfumery.
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.
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.
She Loves Me
7:30-9 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a delightful evening of musical romance at the renowned Renaissance Theatre.
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