Community Corner
🌱 What changes will Chief Kotch bring to Mansfield’s police department?
And on the Mansfield Patch calendar - Athens Boys Varsity Soccer @ Liberty
What's up Mansfield! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Chief Kotch bring to Mansfield's police department?
Also on today's calendar: Troy Boys Varsity Soccer @ Liberty.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mansfield borough announces Richard Kotch as Chief of Police (tiogapublishing.com) — Mansfield Borough has promoted longtime officer Richard S. Kotch to chief of police, putting a familiar face in charge of local public safety. With more than 20 years' experience and deep involvement in Mansfield school and community programs, he plans to focus on supporting officers, strengthening community relationships, and keeping the borough safe and welcoming. 
📸 Around Mansfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mansfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Athens Boys Varsity Soccer @ Liberty →
North Penn - Liberty High School, 8675 State Rte 414, Liberty
4:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
- Troy Boys Varsity Soccer @ Liberty →
North Penn - Liberty High School, 8675 State Rte 414, Liberty
4:00 pm
Thursday October 15
📣 Mansfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pokemon Club →
Pop's Culture Shoppe, 25 Main St, Wellsboro
3:30 pm - Beyond the Broadcast: Meet WVIA Public Media →
Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro
2:00 pm - Hopegate →
512 Elmira Street, Troy
8:45 am - BLS CPR Training Roseville →
Roseville
5:30 pm - 2026 Blossburg V.I.B.E. Fall Festival Vendor Registration →
Riverside Plaza, Blossburg
12:00 pm - Concert for a Cause Signature Event Featuring Velveeta 80s Cheese Band →
DEANE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC., 104 Main St, Wellsboro
5:00 pm - Concert for a Cause - Mental Health Matters →
DEANE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC., 104 Main St, Wellsboro
5:30 pm - Warehouse Gallery →
Warehouse Gallery, 3 Central Ave, Wellsboro
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- First Energy Corporation posted a job opening for Storekeeper - Mansfield, PA in Mansfield. Apply here.
- Upbound Group, Inc. - Rent-A-Center posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Sales in Mansfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mansfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tioga
- Author examines the roots of Rutland Hill (tiogapublishing.com)
- Pine Creek Rail Trail named Pennsylvania's 2026 Trail of the Year (lockhaven.com)
- Boom counsel waives preliminary hearing, case proceeds to Court of Common Pleas (tiogapublishing.com)
Wellsboro
- Crary Hose, Sabinsville Ambulance hold banquet (tiogapublishing.com)
- Run Past Cancer events to be held on Halloween (mytwintiers.com)
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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