MANSFIELD — Aurelio Diaz has spent his life adjusting to and embracing change. The abilities to interact with others and adapt toc change are keys to his plans as he campaigns to be the next Mansfield City Council president. The 43-year-old Diaz, 32 N. Walnut St. spoke Wednesday during the Richland County Democratic Party’s weekly […]
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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Regardless who wins, Mansfield’s 2nd ward will have new voice on City Council
MANSFIELD — One thing is certain after the Nov. 5 election. The residents of Mansfield’s 2nd Ward will have a new representative on City Council. Two political newcomers, Republican Jason Crundwell and Democrat Cheryl Meier, are competing to replace outgoing Councilman Jeff Rock, who is prevented from seeking re-election due to term limits. Neither Crundwell, 42, of […]
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Ashland beats Lexington to keep OCC title hopes alive
LEXINGTON — From 0-4 to perhaps a share of the Ohio Cardinal Conference football title. Ashland has lived a lifetime in the first eight weeks of the season. The Arrows, outscored 139-63 to open the year in a brutal non-league schedule against four teams with a combined 22-10 record, shot past Lexington, 35-10, on Friday […]
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Opinion: Be proud of yourself, Mansfield, and enjoy the mayoral debate tonight
MANSFIELD — The 2019 Mansfield Mayoral Debate doesn’t start until tonight at 6:30. And I am already proud of my city. About 1,000 of you will brave the cool October air, walk into the historic Renaissance Theatre this evening, take your seats and prove democracy and civic pride are alive and well in Mansfield. Two […]
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Mansfield City Council president says experience has prepped him for at-large seat
MANSFIELD — Phillip Scott thinks the past 12 years as Mansfield City Council president have prepared him to become an At-Large member of the same elective body. “I have learned a lot about the city,” said Scott, the former long-time Richland County Clerk of Courts. “I was kind of a county person, but now after […]
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Mansfield City Council would gain income taxes from 27-acre land annexation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council unanimously consented Tuesday evening to annex 27.011 acres of land currently in Madison Township. Property owners of the land, Blevins Finishing Systems Inc., 288 S. Illinois Ave., and Steven R. Brown, have petitioned for the annexation. The land is located on the city’s southeast corporation limits on the west side […]
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Richland County commissioners say indigent defendants continue to be represented in court
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners said Tuesday indigent defendants requiring court-appointed counsel will continue to be served, even as more than 30 local attorneys begin a boycott of the process over pay. After an hour-long meeting, which included veteran local defense attorney Bernie Davis, commissioners said their plan remains in place to revisit in December […]
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Fundraiser reaches goal to replace Ron Simon’s Mount Jeez bench
LUCAS — Local residents will never forget Ron Simon. Or his writing. A fundraiser to replace a bench on top of Mount Jeez in honor of Simon, the late Mansfield News Journal reporter/columnist, has already reached its $1,500 goal. Simon, who died in 2016, loved going to Mount Jeez, enjoying the peace and quiet, as […]
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Mansfield City Council scheduled to vote on land annexation Tuesday
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening is expected to vote on a proposed annexation of 27.011 acres of land from Madison Township. Property owners of the land, Blevins Finishing Systems Inc. and Steven R. Brown, have petitioned for the annexation. The land is located on the city’s southeast corporation limits on the west […]