MANSFIELD — Episode 66 of the News Man Weekly mixes the usual banter, football overreactions, headlines of the week and a guest with some fascinating ghost stories. Our team — Carl Hunnell, Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray — trade takes from the weekend, then turn to local news — including the Ashland County Fair Board’s decision to […]
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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Richland County Mental Health Board seeks review of employee policies
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board on Monday evening voted unanimously to ask its personnel committee to “review processes, procedures and expectations” of board employees. The vote came after a three-hour executive session that included Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher and her chief civil assistant, Amanda Middis. The prosecutor’s office […]
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Lexington man, 42, killed in one-vehicle crash on U.S. 30, OSHP says
MANSFIELD — A 42-year-old Lexington man died in a one-vehicle crash Friday night on U.S. 30, according to the Mansfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cody Newton was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said in an email sent Monday afternoon. The crash occurred Friday at 10:02 p.m. near mile post 6, according […]
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Bucyrus man charged with burglary, assault on police officer after domestic violence incident
BUCYRUS — A 33-year-old Bucyrus man was charged with aggravated burglary and assault on a police officer Saturday evening after a domestic violence incident, according to the Bucyrus Police Department. Daniel Hammond, 33, was also charged with misdemeanor domestic violence and was incarcerated in the Crawford County Justice Center, police said via social media. Police […]
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Mansfield Baptist Temple honors first responders in annual ‘Local Heroes Sunday’
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Pastor Robert Kurtz called it one of his favorite days of the year. It was Local Heroes Sunday at Mansfield Baptist Temple, 752 N. Stewart Road. “The Bible says, in Romans Chapter 13 and verse 7, it says to render therefore to all their dues, and at the end it says, ‘Honor […]
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Arizona man, 55, dies after single-vehicle accident Friday in Ashland County
SULLIVAN TOWNSHIP — An Arizona man died Friday after a single-vehicle crash on Ohio 58 in Sullivan Township, according to the Ashland Post of Ohio State Highway Patrol. Jason L. Carter, 55, of Coolidge, Ariz., was pronounced dead at Akron General Hospital about four hours after the accident, according to the patrol. Troopers responded to […]
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‘A fire has been lit:’ Faith community gathers for revival in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination
ONTARIO — It was not a political event Wednesday night at the Avenue Church in Ontario. There were no MAGA hats or shirts. There was no discussion of presidents, congressmen or the Statehouse. No one even mentioned an upcoming or past election at the 1756 Park Ave. West facility. It was simply a church auditorium […]
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It’s unanimous: Mansfield lawmakers add Rev. Verdell Larson’s name to street
MANSFIELD — It was a cheer loud enough Rev. Verdell Larson could have heard it in heaven. Applause erupted from members of his former congregation at Providence Baptist Church on Tuesday evening when a unanimous vote by Mansfield City Council ensured the long-time pastor’s name will live on for years to come. Local lawmakers approved […]
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Mansfield nears completion of a new 3,300-foot multi-use path along Millsboro Road
MANSFIELD — The B&O Trail is now about 3,300 feet closer to downtown Mansfield. City engineer Bob Bianchi told the city’s Board of Control on Tuesday the new concrete path on the south side of Millsboro Road between Trimble Road and Marion Avenue is nearly complete. The construction project to create the 10-foot wide, multi-use […]
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Progress updates show Main Street Corridor Improvement project advancing in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The conclusion of the $19.3 million Main Street Corridor Improvement project is still off in the distance. Perhaps a year off in the distance, with an estimated completion date in October 2026. But Mayor Jodie Perry said Tuesday she is happy to see enough advancement that residents can begin to have an idea […]