MANSFIELD — The Miss America competition, and the state contests that provide its contestants, have all been postponed until 2021. The Miss America Organization announced Friday the Miss America 2021 Competition, scheduled for December, is being delayed to next year due to the impact of COVID-19. “For the safety, health and welfare of the enormous […]
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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$17 million Mansfield citywide water meter replacement program set to begin May 28
MANSFIELD — A $17 million citywide water meter replacement project, in the works for nearly a year, will begin May 28, according to Public Works Director David Remy. In the next week, Remy said Thursday, a targeted group of water service customers will receive postcards with the City of Mansfield logo and also the logo […]
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COVID-19: Lawmakers agree Wednesday actions don’t mean immediate re-start of Ohio’s economy
COLUMBUS — Republicans Mark Romanchuk and Larry Obhof agreed with one another late Wednesday afternoon when the Ohio General Assembly’s workday was done. No actions taken by the Ohio House or the Ohio Senate on Wednesday would do anything to immediately open the state’s economy shuttered by Republican Gov. DeWine in March due to the […]
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Mansfield City Parks master plan carries $29 million price tag
MANSFIELD — A draft of the long-awaited Mansfield City Parks master plan has a $29 million total price tag, including an $8 million aquatic facility at Liberty Park, $792,000 for a new playground at Sterkel Park and a $150,000 skatepark at Prospect Park. The plan, developed by EMH&T, a Columbus-based company that has designed development […]
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Mansfield, Richland County government leaders anticipate revenue decline due to COVID-19
MANSFIELD — The financial impact of COVID-19 on local governments will be considerable, deepening as a national shutdown continues for at least another month. Municipal governments, like the City of Mansfield, rely heavily upon income taxes, which will be sorely lacking as state jobless claims escalate to record highs. County governments such as Richland get […]
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Column: A year ago, spring was in the air — not COVID-19
The weather in north central Ohio this weekend — high temperatures around 60 with rain and gusty winds — mirrors what we experienced at this time in 2019. Beyond that, however, life for all of us has changed completely since late March 2019, thanks to the coronavirus. Remember what you were doing a mere 12 […]
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Trump signs $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday afternoon signed a $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package approved by the U.S. House just hours earlier. The bill, approved 96-0 by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, was approved via voice vote in the House. During remarks in the Oval Office, Trump said it was twice as big as any financial […]
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New Richland Public Health commissioner faces tough task in COVID-19
MANSFIELD — Sarah Humphrey came to Richland County just in time for the Super Bowl of infectious viruses. The Richland County Public Health commissioner began work at the 555 Lexington Ave. facility on Feb. 3. The first COVID-19 casese in Ohio were announced just over a month later. In the 16 days since Gov. Mike […]
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Richland County Juvenile Court/Detention Center adopts COVID-19 protocols
MANSFIELD — Officials with the Richland County Juvenile Court and detention center have adopted measures to protect staff and visitors during the COVID-19 outbreak. “This will be accomplished largely by reducing our contact with the public where possible, while continuing to provide access to juvenile justice,” said court administrator Brian Bumpus. Measures include: — Felony […]
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Mansfield City Council meeting Wednesday closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council’s meeting Wednesday night will not be open to the public, based upon concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Council President Cliff Mears on Tuesday announced the meeting will instead be live-streamed on the city’s Facebook page. Local media, including Richland Source, will be allowed to attend and report on the meeting, […]