MANSFIELD — Lee Hardin finds a lot of humor in jobs he worked before becoming a stand-up comedian. “All of these random jobs led me to talking about them on stage,” the 38-year-old comic said Tuesday. “I was a lifeguard at one point. Substitute teacher. An Easter Bunny. Papa John’s delivery driver. “Lots of things […]
Carl Hunnell
City editor. 30-year plus journalist. Husband. Father of 3 grown sons and also a proud grandpa. Prior military journalist in U.S. Navy, Ohio Air National Guard. -- Favorite quote: "Where were you when the page was blank?"
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Firefighters quickly extinguish early morning blaze at Cleveland Cliffs Mansfield Works
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Department on Wednesday extinguished an early morning fire at Cleveland Cliffs Mansfield Works, a blaze fed by a natural gas leak. One firefighter was treated at the scene for a minor injury, likely related to overexertion, according to Chief Dan Crow. The chief said there were no injuries reported to […]
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Elevating expectations: One of two Richland County Courthouse elevators may soon work
MANSFIELD — Public elevators at the Richland County Courthouse run up and down. When they work, that is, an issue that has been an issue since December 2022. But the road to restoring a pair of half-century-old elevators has been as winding as the five-level elevator shafts are tall. It appears relief is in sight […]
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Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services reorganizing, restructuring
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner’s first priority five months ago was keeping the lights on and day-to-day operations going at Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services. Selected as the agency’s executive director after the November termination of long-time director Joe Trolian, Branham-Fonner was promoted from her associate director’s role by the local mental health board. […]
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Richland County Democratic Party leaders pick Ohio House candidate
MANSFIELD — Emily Adams said Monday evening she is coming for Marilyn John’s job, armed with the goal of protecting women’s reproductive freedom. The 40-year-old Mansfield woman was the unanimous choice of the Richland County Democratic Party’s Central Committee to oppose John on Nov. 5 for the 76th Ohio House seat, which represents the entire […]
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Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment selects ‘Student of the Month’
SHELBY — Lucas Keinath was selected “Student of the Month” for April for the Music Academy of Karate and Empowerment. “He met the requirements of perseverance, integrity, indomitable spirit, courtesy, and self-control. He has been through some rough patches in his life recently and his indomitable spirit kept him going. We are proud to announce […]
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9th annual ‘Bike-A-Palooza’ scheduled May 11 at North Lake Park in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — There have been a lot of changes in the Mansfield Police Department in the last few months, including a new chief, Jason Bammann, and new assistant chief, Michael Napier. One thing that hasn’t changed is the department’s annual “Bike-A-Palooza” community event. The ninth version of the event is scheduled May 11 at North […]
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Mansfield celebrates Arbor Day with tree plantings at Mansfield Art Center
MANSFIELD — Louis Andres was back in his element on Friday morning. Back to nature, that is, for a man who began his 40-year career parks and recreation career in 1978 with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a park naturalist. The City of Mansfield’s public works director filled in for Mayor Jodie Perry as Mansfield […]
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Encounter with Ontario DARE officer led to new Mansfield assistant police chief
MANSFIELD — Michael Napier was a fifth-grade student when he met an Ontario police officer name Randy Hutchinson in a DARE class. “Ever since then, I knew I wanted to be a police officer,” Napier said Thursday. Hutchinson is now the mayor of Ontario. And that youngster he influenced in the classroom is now the […]
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Inflation driving cost of meal prices at Richland County Jail up another 8 percent
MANSFIELD — A rising Richland County Jail population and increased food costs will again mean additional expense for local taxpayers. County commissioners on Thursday approved a new contract with Trinity Services Group, a Florida-based company, a deal for one year with the potential for three, one-year renewals. The company, which has supplied meal services to […]