MANSFIELD — It was a far quieter summer this year on the “Miracle Mile,” likely due to the installation of weekend speed bumps on the area along Park Avenue West between Home and Trimble roads. Safety Service Director Keith Porch told City Council on Tuesday evening accidents, reported incidents, calls for service, car stops and […]
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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Mansfield’s new bridge at North Lake Park features repurposed sandstone
MANSFIELD — Residents may recognize some parts of the new sandstone veneer at the new bridge in North Lake Park. But they will need to look close. That’s because the vast majority of the sandstone used in the new bridge was repurposed from other structures in Mansfield, according to city engineer Bob Bianchi. “Over time, […]
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Richland County Mental Health Board celebrates Recovery Month in September
MANSFIELD — Sherry Branham-Fonner said she has seen progress in her first nine months as the executive director of the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board. Branham-Fonner, who received a proclamation Tuesday from the Richland County Board of Commissioners marking September as Recovery Month, said a reorganization effort implemented earlier this year has […]
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News Man Weekly: Speed bumps, new duties and Safety Service Director Keith Porch
MANSFIELD — The 11th episode of the free News Man Weekly Podcast has dropped. In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by City of Mansfield Safety Service Director Keith Porch for the second part of a two-part discussion. On this week’s show, Porch talks […]
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Mansfield lawmakers to vote on class action settlement over airport soil contamination
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a class action settlement against two of the companies whose products allegedly contaminated the soil near Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport. The settlement is part of a proposed agreement in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina between active public water systems and the two companies […]
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Pleasant temps set comfortable scene for Richland County Labor Day Parade
MANSFIELD — Blue skies and cooler weather greeted participants and residents on Monday morning for the annual Richland County Labor Day Parade, presented by the Mid-Ohio Area AFL-CIO. The parade stepped off at the five-way light at Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West and moved to Main Street before turning left and ending at the […]
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Shelby’s Brayden DeVito presents a perplexing problem for Lexington
LEXINGTON — Andrew Saris was blunt Friday night when asked how opposing teams could simulate Shelby QB Brayden DeVito in practice. “You can’t.” The third-year Lexington coach, an All-Ohio defensive back in his playing days at Smithville High School, marveled at DeVito’s efforts during Shelby’s 21-10 win Friday night. “It’s more just try to be […]
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Gallery: Shelby moves to 2-0 with 21-10 win at cross-county rival Lexington
(Photos from Shelby’s 21-10 win on Friday night at cross-county rival Lexington. The gallery includes images from both schools’ marching bands.)
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Richland County buys 2 parcels needed for $4.2 million wastewater improvement
BELLVILLE — It cost more than twice as much as Richland County offered. But two land parcels have been acquired needed for a wastewater improvement plan near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange. The Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved spending $9,226 for two parcels near the existing lift station near the intersection of Ohio 97 and […]
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Mansfield Municipal Building set for $3.5 million renovation starting this fall
MANSFIELD — Work is expected to begin in late September on a $3.5 million, year-long project to improve the Mansfield Municipal Building. The work will be paid for by a portion of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, a project approved by City Council more than two years ago. Then-Mayor Tim Theaker said in […]