SHELBY — Orrville football coach Brent Besancon knows what his Red Riders are walking into Friday night at Shelby. The former Madison coach is all too familiar with the buzzsaw that the unbeaten Whippets have become. If not, he will have a chance to be reminded at the 7 p.m. kickoff. “It’s going to take […]
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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Rematch: Lexington hosts Toledo Central Catholic Friday in Division III football playoffs
LEXINGTON — Lexington football coach Andrew Saris looked across a windswept field at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin a year ago and remarked on the importance of a postseason run on his young team. It was minutes after his team fell, 35-7, to Toledo Central Catholic in a Division III regional semifinal. Saris was reflective on […]
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Ya Gotta Believe: Lucas stages improbable rally before falling to Strasburg
STRASBURG — Few people believed Lucas had a chance at the high school football playoffs when the Cubs fell to 2-5 with three straight losses just a month ago. Most likely believed Lucas was finished at halftime Friday night, trailing 21-0 at Strasburg (8-3) in the first round of those Division VII, Region 27 playoffs […]
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Penalties may get stiffer for trucking on non-truck routes in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — It may soon get more expensive for truckers who don’t use established truck routes through the city. Mansfield City Council on Wednesday evening is scheduled to begin discussions on stiffening penalties for truck drivers headed north and south who opt to take more direct routes through the downtown, rather than using Adams Street. […]
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Robertson, Scott seek Mansfield City Council At-large seat on Nov. 4
MANSFIELD — Shari Robertson is asking Mansfield voters to return her to the seat to which she was appointed a year ago. Phil Scott is asking those same residents to return his vote. That’s the choice voters will make Nov. 4 between Robertson, a Republican, and Scott, a Democrat, in the race for an At-large […]
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Let’s go more than racing, boys! … Diversified plans progressing at revived Mansfield Speedway
MANSFIELD — NASCAR racing legend Darrell Waltrip developed his own catch phrase as a television analyst when the green flag dropped at the start of a race. “Boogity, boogity, boogity. Let’s go racin’, boys!” the retired driver would thunder into the microphone. Matt Tifft can’t wait to see that same green flag drop at his […]
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Miranda, Thompson seek to represent 1st Ward on Mansfield City Council
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s 1st Ward will have a new representative in January. Either Republican Michael Miranda or Democrat Amber Thompson will win the seat held by Laura Burns, who announced in December 2024 she would not seek re-election due to ongoing issues from an injury she sustained while ice skating in December 2023. Both Miranda and […]
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City of Mansfield plans technology upgrade to cloud-based Microsoft 365
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield plans to upgrade the technology its employees utilize to a cloud-based Microsoft 365. The city’s Board of Control on Tuesday morning approved a $113,681 expense for licensing, hardware and software, which will include a new email system. Mark Huckleberry, who oversees the city’s IT department, made the request, which […]
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Akuchie, Davis Weese seek election to Mansfield City Council 3rd Ward seat
MANSFIELD — Rev. Eleazer Akuchie said he wants to continue what he started when he was elected four years ago. Crystal Davis Weese said she wants to be a thought leader. Both the Republican incumbent and the Democrat making her first run for office hope to represent Mansfield City Council’s 3rd Ward after the Nov. […]
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News Man Weekly: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, property tax relief and new cops
MANSFIELD — Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? The Candy Man can — and he explains it all on this week’s News Man Weekly podcast. It’s episode No. 71 for those keeping score at home. Chris Beers, founder and owner of Grandpa Joe’s […]