Local investors, led by Jay Goyal, have a $10 million plan to renovate and redevelop the former downtown Mansfield Holiday Inn
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 inElections
How did the wind/solar issue land on the May primary ballot in Richland County?
How did the issue of wind and solar power get to the ballot box on the May 2026 primary ballot in Richland County? Follow along. It began years ago.
Posted inOpen Source
Open Source: When is the parking lot for B&O Trail connector going to open?
A 20-space parking lot near the end of the connector trail linking Trimble Road to the B&O Trail could be open in the next few weeks.
Posted inCommunity Development
Mansfield Planning Commission advances rezoning for Buc-ee’s site
The city of Mansfield Planning Commission voted to recommend business zoning for land planned for a Buc-ee’s Travel Center.
Posted inNews
Richland County engineer expects to spend about $600K on 2026 asphalt
Richland County expects to spend around $600,000 on asphalt this year to patch and resurface small portions of county roads.
Posted inNews
News Man Weekly: Buc-ee’s, reviving the old Cyclops Circle and the Mansfield Playhouse
Potential Buc-ee’s Travel Center. Crown Oasis of Love Sports Complex. And a new show at the Mansfield Playhouse.
Posted inCommunity Development
Planning Commission to take next step Tuesday toward Buc-ee’s in Mansfield
The next step to a potential sprawling Buc-ee’s Travel Center is scheduled Tuesday at a Mansfield Planning Commission meeting.
Posted inNews
Richland, Huron counties agree to help fund long-awaited Plymouth bridge replacement
Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved an “inter-governmental agreement” with Huron County that could lead to a long-awaited bridge replacement in Plymouth.
Posted inNews
When is a unanimous vote not enough? When abstentions reduce the vote to 4-0
Mansfield City Council was forced to rescind its earlier vote on CDBG spend and will try again April 21.
Posted inLife and Culture
Shelby graduate takes over OSU Extension 4-H educator position
Kristen EIsenhauer is the new OSU Extension Educator in Richland County, tasked with growing the local 4-H program.
