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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Help your dog feel safe during loud 4th of July fireworks shows
MANSFIELD — Independence Day fireworks this weekend may not be a cause for celebration for your family dog. In fact, the loud booms and bright lights may be a cause for terror. “Fireworks can be incredibly scary and disorienting for them due to the loud noises and bright lights,” Richland County Dog Warden Missy Houghton […]
Posted inBusiness, Property Transfers
Ontario animal care facility building sells for $1.2 million
A building that is home to the Animal Medical Center of Ontario was recently sold for $1,200,000, according to property transfers filed with the Richland County Auditor’s Office. The center at 2211 Village Mall Drive was sold from Burkhart-Mueller Veterinary, LLC, to VC Ontario 1, LLC, according to the public record filed with the sale. […]
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Richland County commissioners move toward creating more space inside courthouse
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday took the next step toward creating more usable space in the courthouse. The board unanimously approved a contract to begin the research work needed to tear out the former jail area on level two of the 50 Park Ave. East administration building. Commissioners approved a contract with AJB […]
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Mansfield/Richland County branding campaign resumes next week
MANSFIELD — A $100,000 county-wide branding effort, a key messaging and development idea found in the Mansfield Rising plan, was put on hold in March 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered Ohio. That effort resumes again next week, according to Lee Tasseff, president of of Destination Mansfield-Richland County, who met with Richland County commissioners on […]
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Richland County Sheriff’s Office to apply for $212K state grant for jail security fencing
MANSFIELD — Security may be enhanced with a new perimeter fence at the Richland County Jail. County commissioners on Tuesday approved a request by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to apply for a $212,000 state grant to pay for the project. “It’s a layer of protection and security for officers, staff, jurors and civilians,” Capt. […]
Posted inLife and Culture
Seven local residents nominated for Mansfield Public Arts Commission
MANSFIELD — Mayor Tim Theaker has nominated seven residents to form the Mansfield Public Arts Commission, a group which could help accomplish one of the central goals found in the Mansfield Rising downtown investment plan. City Council is expected to act on the nominations at its next meeting on July 20. The appointments, which begin […]
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Mansfield police seek public assistance finding woman who fired shots
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating a woman suspected of firing two rounds Sunday from a semi-automatic handgun in the neighborhood of 300 Bulkley Avenue. Police responded to a “shots fired” call at 3:25 p.m., according to Capt. Shari Robertson. She said a witness at the scene was able […]
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Summer is hydrant testing season for Mansfield Fire Department
MANSFIELD — Jim Odson likely couldn’t tell you how many fire hydrants he has tested in the last 30 years. But one thing seems certain for the Mansfield Fire Department lieutenant — the best-laid plans for testing schedules are themselves often tested by fire and EMS calls. Odson and firefighter Justin Meilinger had just finished […]