MANSFIELD — The Richland County Port Authority board of directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development offices, 55 N. Mulberry St. The meetings are open to the public. According to a press release, the board will consider resolutions: — authorizing an administrative services agreement with the Richland […]
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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Comic Chris Hopkins lands at The Mothership in Mansfield on Wednesday
MANSFIELD — Comedian Chris Hopkins is watching society these days for more than his own edification. He is always observing, listening, and thinking about what could make good fodder for his next show. It’s in much the same vein as the comics he grew up watching — observational comedians like Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and […]
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Richland County Park District to dedicate observation deck at Fleming Falls Preserve
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — Jordan Tackett said it’s time to show off the newest jewel in the Richland County Park District. A day-long event is planned Aug. 2 at the Fleming Falls Preserve to highlight the completion of a new observation deck at the park located just north of Mansfield off U.S. 42. It’s also a […]
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Coalition hopes to put wind/solar issue on the Richland County ballot in 2026
MANSFIELD — Richland County voters may vote directly on the future of large wind and solar power facilities in the county. A local coalition of residents and organizations — choosing the name Richland County Citizens for Property Rights and Job Development — plan to circulate petitions and seek enough signatures to put such an issue […]
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Oasis of Love Block Party on Saturday adds to excitement around town, says church leader
MANSFIELD — Pastor Raymond Cochran Jr. said Tuesday he feels a buzz of activity happening around the entire city of Mansfield. The Oasis of Love Church he leads will add to that again on Saturday with its ninth-annual Oasis of Love Block Party/Community Fair on the grounds of the 190 Chester Ave. facility. “I think […]
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Main Street improvement project update: Water main replacement work is done
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry admitted the first phase of the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project has taken longer than anyone expected — or wanted. But the Mansfield mayor said the overall $19.3 million project remains on schedule to be completed in October 2026 — and one of the toughest parts of the project is nearly […]
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News Man Weekly: Rusty Cates, Wizard of Oz and an Inkcarceration weekend recap
MANSFIELD — On this 57th episode of News Man Weekly, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell checks in with Zac Hiser and Hayden Gray — both fresh off the rain-soaked, mud-caked madness of Inkcarceration Festival at the Ohio State Reformatory. Once that musical madness is explored, the trio explores the news of the week, including […]
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Bryce Witchey child porn trial pushed back to Sept. 22 at defense lawyer’s request
MANSFIELD — Bryce Witchey is apparently still not ready for his day in court, even after more than a year behind bars. A criminal trial for the 29-year-old Mansfield man has again been delayed at the request of defense attorney Bernie Davis. It’s now pushed back to Sept. 22 at 9 a.m., according to Richland […]
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Slipknot, Marilyn Manson rock the OSR grounds at 2025 Inkcarceration Festival
MANSFIELD — Slipknot was playing its only planned show in the United States on Saturday night. Canton native Marilyn Manson was back home in Ohio. A crowd of around 30,000 fans welcomed them with a roar as the final two acts of the evening. It was a wild and rainy night on Saturday at the […]
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Rain or shine … or rain: Inkcarceration rolls into third day under cloudy skies
MANSFIELD — Rain or shine. That’s any outdoor music festival in Ohio during the summer. The 2025 Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is no exception. Persistent rain, especially Saturday night, apparently didn’t dim the power vibe on the grounds of the famed Ohio State Reformatory, during an evening highlighted by Slipknot and Marilyn Manson. It […]