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?"
Posted inBusiness, Community Development
Shelby’s Black Fork Commons Plaza project gets $500,000 from county ARPA funds
SHELBY — The Black Fork Commons Plaza project, which Mayor Steven Schag labeled “the capstone on a grand strategic plan,” received a $500,000 boost from Richland County commissioners on Thursday. The vote to use American Rescue Plan Act funds followed a brief presentation by Jessica Gribben, the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development liaison to […]
Posted inElections, News
Want to vote in Ohio’s primary in May? You have about a month to register
MANSFIELD — You have less than a month to register if you plan on voting in Ohio’s May 3 primary, which is still scheduled at this point. The deadline to register to vote and/or change your address or name is Monday, April 4, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. The local elections office […]
Posted inWeather
In like a lion, out like a lamb: March continues to punish with weather in the interim
The Farmer’s Almanac maintains that if March roars in like a lion, it should go out gentle, like a lamb. In between, however, the third month on the calendar continues to behave like a spoiled child — i.e. doing whatever the hell it wants. A a few days after north central Ohio saw torrential rains, […]
Posted inBusiness, Community Development
Richland County Land Bank OKs 2nd phase of environmental testing on former Westinghouse site
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Land Bank on Wednesday approved spending up to $39,750 on a Phase II environmental site assessment of a 13-acre former Westinghouse site dubbed the “concrete jungle.” The work is contingent upon the Land Bank receiving a “quit claim” deed to satisfy any outstanding mortgage on the property. Amy Hamrick, the […]
Posted inLife and Culture
With a stage full of Butlers, of course ‘The Butler Did It!’ starts Friday at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — It’s not the first time Jeff Kilgore has portrayed a desperate director trying to drive an ensemble stage cast in a comedic murder mystery. But it is a role he relishes, a fact audiences will see when “The Butler Did It!” opens Friday night at the Mansfield Playhouse. In 2014, the veteran Mansfield […]
Posted inNews
Richland County Agricultural Society asks commissioners for $500K
MANSFIELD — Richland County Agricultural Society leaders on Tuesday asked county commissioners for $500,000 in financial assistance, much of which would help pay for a new roof on Fairhaven Hall. The request may be eligible for a portion of the county’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds, according to Andrew Keller, the county administrator. […]
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Shiloh man killed during one-vehicle crash in Shelby
SHELBY — A 59-year-old Shiloh man died early Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash in Shelby, according to the Mansfield Post of the State Highway Patrol. The accident at 12:05 a.m. occurred on Ohio 39, just west of Ohio 61, within the city limits, according to a state patrol dispatcher. The patrol and the Shelby […]
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Assistant chief says Mansfield Fire Dept. spent $1 million on OT last year due to ‘bare minimum’ staffing
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Fire Department spent $1 million in overtime during 2021 because it’s at a “bare minimum” in terms of staffing, Assistant Chief Jim Bishop said Monday evening. His comments, including the suggestion the city increase the size of the department beyond its current authorized strength of 90, came during an hour-long Mansfield […]