MANSFIELD — The 30th anniversary celebration of “The Shawshank Redemption” movie is designed for the film’s legion of fans around the world. But it’s also a family reunion of sorts for the cast and crew that created the film that earned seven Academy Award nominations and is IMDB’s top-rated movie of all time. In 2015, […]
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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Auditor: Former Richland County JFS director owes $16,614 for unworked hours
MANSFIELD — Former Richland County Job & Family Services Executive Director Sharlene Neumann apparently owes the government $16,614 after allegedly being paid for more than 350 hours that she didn’t actually work. Findings for recovery totaling that amount were issued Tuesday against Neumann by Ohio Auditor Keith Faber’s office, according to an emailed press release. […]
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News Man Weekly: West Park Shopping Center, Main Street and roundabouts
MANSFIELD — The second episode of the News Man Weekly podcast has dropped. This week, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell sits down with City of Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry to talk about a litany of local issues during a 40-minute chat. The mayor marks her sixth-month in office this week and she and Hunnell […]
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Hope & redemption: The enduring 30-year bond between OSR and Shawshank
MANSFIELD — The former Ohio State Reformatory and the “Shawshank Redemption” movie have had a three-decade-long symbiotic relationship. One would not exist without the other. Ultimately, both found redemption within one another. More on that below. That unique relationship that will be renewed and refreshed Aug. 9 to 11 when movie lovers from around the […]
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ODOD extends Land Bank demolition deadlines for YMCA, Denver Roof
MANSFIELD — The Ohio Department of Development has extended the time for the Richland County Land Bank to complete demolition and clean-up efforts at two current projects. The Land Bank board met in special session on Friday to accept ODOD’s continuance for projects at the former YMCA on Park Avenue West and the former Denver […]
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Richland County Land Bank and Adult Parole Authority to expand in renovation
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Thursday approved a $189,000 design contract that will lead to the renovations to the ground floor of the county administration building, as well as restrooms throughout the 56-year-old structure. The work, which will be done by Maurer Architectural Design Studio of Mansfield, will lead to expanded and improved spaces […]
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Public input sought on $4.6 million roundabout at Lexington-Springmill, Home roads
LEXINGTON — Construction of a proposed $4.6 million roundabout at the intersection of Lexington-Springmill Road and Home Road is still almost two years away. But plans have progressed to the point that county and state officials are seeking public input on the project in Troy Township, which will include relocating the B&O Trail in the […]
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Mansfield man pleads ‘not guilty by reason of insanity’ to importuning charge
MANSFIELD — A 28-year-old Mansfield man who allegedly tried to convince a Mansfield woman to let him have sex with her 8-year-old daughter has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The written plea on behalf of Bryce Witchey was entered Tuesday by defense attorney Rolf Whitney, according to Richland County Common Pleas Court online […]
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Combined response: Ontario Middle School hosts rescue task force training
ONTARIO — The lessons of Columbine echoed down the hallways of Ontario Middle School on Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Ontario Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office and the Springfield Township Fire Department were listening. One of the biggest lessons from the tragedy is that law enforcement and emergency medical responders must work closely together […]
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Mansfield man, 84, killed in one-vehicle crash on Ashland Road in Madison Twp.
MADISON TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Mansfield man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in Madison Township, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Ronald Scheurer was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash on Ashland Road near the eastbound entrance ramp to U.S. 30, according to the patrol. […]