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Morning Mansfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about a new dog? Meet Baize at the county shelter.
  • Richland County ranch earns statewide praise for conservation and education
  • Ready to face Blood Prison at Mansfield's Ohio State Reformatory?

Also on today's calendar: 750 home road and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A few morning showers; cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pet of the Week: Baize (sdgnewsgroup.com) — If you're looking to adopt in Mansfield, Baize is a 2-year-old spayed dog ready for a new home at the Richland County Dog Shelter. Staff say she's affectionate with women, good with cats and female dogs, and already knows basic commands, though she can be wary of men. Interested residents can call the shelter or request an application by email.
   

2. Richland County farm family earns Ohio conservation honor (centredaily.com) — A Richland County farm family, Neil and Pamela McKown of Watershed Ranch, has been named one of Ohio's top conservation farm families. Their 500-acre operation near Mansfield uses no‑till farming, wildlife habitat improvements, and forest restoration while also hosting schoolchildren to learn about agriculture and conservation. The honor highlights local leadership in protecting soil, water, and woodlands.
   

3. Map: Top Columbus-area haunted houses and trails for 2026 (nbc4i.com) — Mansfield thrill‑seekers can brave the Blood Prison haunted house at the Ohio State Reformatory on weekends through Nov. 1, with gates opening at 6:45 p.m. The roundup also spotlights other haunted houses and trails across central Ohio, from Columbus to Marysville and beyond. It's a handy guide for planning spooky-season road trips from Richland County.
   

4. Lenael Troy Smith sentenced to 40 years for vicious rape, kidnapping (kentucky.com) — A Mansfield man has been sentenced in Richland County Common Pleas Court to 40 years in prison for a brutal 2025 rape and kidnapping at his Superior Street home. Jurors convicted him on multiple counts after a four-day trial, and a forensic nurse at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital described the victim's injuries as the worst she'd seen. The victim and her family told the court they still live in fear but hope the sentence allows healing to begin.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm just your friendly neighborhood handyman letting you know I'm here for you if you've got an appliance acting up or your car needs an oil change or your yard needs cleaning up or...
    who knows? I'm a one man operation and I'll let you know up front if I think your project is too much for me or if you'd be better off with another… (Nextdoor South Diamond - Main)
  • Good morning neighbors, I'm an electrician offering free estimates with fair pricing.
    If need any project done around your home feel free to reach out. My number is (330) 390-0505 no job is too big or small. Thank you have a great day. (Nextdoor McElroy)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Mansfield. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Mansfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.

Ok Mansfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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