State/Area News
October 9, 2026

West Mansfield news

By From JT Staff Reports 

Birthdays

John Kerns, Lilly Kerns, Cora VanBuskirk, Cohen Elliott, Emily Elliott, Matt Richards, Janie Roach, Owen Himmeger, Robin Kelly, Dylan Harrison, Daulton Mosbarger, Erin Watson, Todd Shields, Sarah Fleming, McKinley Erdy, Bryan Norris, Maddox Weiser, Dale Arseneau, Phil Pavlovicz, Loretta Ropp, Shyann Hefner, Justin Elliot, RaeNita Elliot, Jeff Carpenter, Jaxon Erevia, Beth Verbeek, Jon Hoch, Joshua Tudor, Loren Fogle, Tonya Wireman, Andrea Wrocklage, Mike Hyder, Madison Leis, Jayce Steward, Christopher Miller, Maxwell Miller, Jess Lewandowski, Sebrina McCarthy, John Stanford, Donald Paul.

Anniversaries

Dan and Tez LaRoche, Ron and Susan Ridge, Matt and Sandy Benedum, Davis and Jenn Daum, Wayne and Nicole Brill, Neil and Jenny Stanford.

Prayers

Chris Brown, Jerry Arnold, Linda Daum, Emma Ray, Barb Taylor.

Church

Rev. Dr. Tim Burden, Pastor sermon at the West Mansfield Methodist church was “ Changing You What Into Who”

Bible reading from Philippians 3:4-14.  Accompanist, Terri Gravatt, Alter candles, Kinley and Klaire Kerns, Audio/Visual Evan Etherington and Jim Culp.

Saturday, October 24th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Harvest party at the North Greenfield church, 9609 Co Rd 2, West Mansfield, food, games, fun, campfire and fellowship, grab a friend and come join in.

Benjamin Logan

Sunday, December 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Benjamin Logan high school, State Route 47, Bellefontaine, Music Booster Craft/Bazaar show.

Lady Raiders Soccer beat Indian lake 5-2 in CBC play on Senior Night. Lady Raider Soccer won 1-0 over West Liberty, Ella Stoodt had the only goal.

Lady Raider Volleyball beat Graham Falcons in 3 sets in CBC play, Georgia Daniels led with 9 kills, Lady Raiders also beat Riverside in a special night of cure match, Lady raiders won in 3 sets, Georgia Daniles led with 12 kills, Abby Vance had 10 kills and Autumn had 31 assists.

Area

Saturday, October 10th with registration at 3:00 p.m., first out at 4:00 p.m. Is Pokey Poker run, golf carts, four-wheeler, atvs, side by side. All welcome to enter, 50/50, food trucks. All proceeds go to the 2027 East Liberty fireworks.

Saturday, October 10th from Noon – 6:00 p.m. Bellefontaine downtown Pumpkin walk, fun festivities for everyone, food, and activities.

Sunday, October 11th at 12:30 is Community Fall Fest at 7754 State Route 292 Zanesfield, Marmon Valley farm.

Starting Tuesday October 13th, a 13 week program, which will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Is BINGO’eize, at the West Mansfield Hays community building, 937-651-6194 to sign up.

Saturday, October 17th at 4:00 p.m. is Purse Bingo at the Hardin county fairgrounds in Kenton.

Saturday October 17th at 6:30 p.m. Night Hike, Romans 1:20, 1041 Co Rd 142 North, West Mansfield, call 937-935-2851 to register.

Monday, October 19th is the West Mansfield village council meeting at the West Mansfield Hays community building. All are welcome to attend.

Thursday, October 29th at 11:00 a.m., covid, flu and shingles vaccines available at the West Mansfield Hays community building, call 937-651-6186 to schedule an appointment.

Saturday, November 7th at 4:30 p.m. Is the annual West Mansfield fish fry at the West Mansfield conservation club, dine in or carry out.

Saturday, November 21st from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. is a Community Food Drive, drop off collections are South Opera Street, Bellefontaine. Some items needed that can be dropped off are Non perishable food, winter clothing, frozen meats, new hygiene products, pet food, all donations stay in Logan county.

Contact

Call 937-537-2082 if there is anything you would like me to write about.

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