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?"
Lexington literally runs past Ontario, 47-21
LEXINGTON — With a sophomore quarterback making his first varsity start Friday night, new Lexington head coach Tim Scheid wanted to take the pressure off by running the ball. Senior Kaydan Berry was happy to oblige in a record-setting way. The 5-11, 200-pound running back ran around, past and through Ontario defenders on his way […]
Richland County commissioners OK increase in court-appointed attorney fees
MANSFIELD — Court-appointed attorneys in Richland County will see an increase in fees, effective Jan. 1, the first such increase in almost two decades. Whether it’s enough to satisfy local defense attorneys — and the judges who rely upon them to represent indigent clients — remains to be seen. County commissioners, after an 80-minute meeting […]
Balderson happy to show 179th Airlift Wing to fellow congressman
MANSFIELD — Troy Balderson figured showing is better than telling when it comes to the 179th Airlift Wing. That’s why the congressman from Zanesville was pleased Wednesday to have U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, join him on a visit to the Ohio Air National Guard unit based at […]
Mansfield City Council to discuss proposed demolition law changes with Land Bank
MANSFIELD — Members of Mansfield City Council will meet with officials from the Richland County Land Bank before proceeding with legislation that would tighten the city’s demolition codes. Council, while conducting a second reading on an amended ordinance, heard concerns from Land Bank manager Amy Hamrick. “(Proposed changes) could deeply impact what could happen and […]
Mansfield City Council to consider $100,000 for new playground equipment
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to consider a $100,000 proposal to replace playgrounds at two city parks. The money, which would come from the unappropriated parks and recreation fund, will provide new playground equipment at Prospect Park and also at North Lake Park. “It won’t be anything horribly fancy, but will […]
Future of walk-ability project depends on city leaders
MANSFIELD — The future of a walk-ability project in the downtown will soon be in the hands of the City of Mansfield. A two-week “pop-up” demonstration of what a pedestrian-friendly space could do for the downtown will end Saturday, according to Nick Leturgey, transportation planner for the Richland County Regional Planning Commission. The project, which […]
Columbus native dominates NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON — Author Thomas Wolfe penned a novel titled, “You Can’t Go Home Again,” a book published in 1940 after his death. Austin Cindric hasn’t read it, obviously. He is far too busy winning NASCAR races. The 20-year-old Columbus native, who grew up spending summer vacations at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course then owned by […]