MANSFIELD — William Shakespeare wrote 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and several other works of poetry. He also enjoyed performing in his own theatrical works, primarily in supporting roles. Clearly, the Bard liked to stay busy during his lifetime four centuries ago. Recent Ashland University graduate Leanna Uselton knows that feeling as […]
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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Retired Mansfield firefighter Phil Dollish honored by city for 33 years of service
MANSFIELD — Phil Dollish had the backs of his fellow Mansfield firefighters for 33 years. On Tuesday night, they had his. City Council chambers were almost filled by firefighters who came in to support and honor the 57-year-old Dollish, who officially retired May 3. Local lawmakers unanimously approved a proclamation honoring Dollish, who joined the […]
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News Man Weekly: Mansfield financial phishing scam and Shakespeare in the Park
MANSFIELD — This week on The News Man Weekly, it’s a jam-packed show filled with theater, city finance, and community updates. First, we welcome members of the Mansfield Shakespeare Company to preview their upcoming free outdoor production of Twelfth Night at South Park. Director Christopher Hartman, assistant director and performer Leanna Uselton, and board member Mary Frankenfield discuss […]
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Jim Jordan in Mansfield: ‘I think what Israel did … I agree with it’
MANSFIELD — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan said he agrees with the continuing military actions Israel launched Friday to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. “I think what Israel did … I agree with it,” the veteran lawmaker said Monday after a speech during a Richland County Republican Party luncheon at DLX in downtown Mansfield. Jordan, […]
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Homegrown success: 2 Mansfield companies to expand with city help
MANSFIELD — Expansion of two local and family-owned businesses is on the agenda for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday. Local lawmakers are scheduled to vote on community reinvestment area agreements with Powell Enterprises of North Central Ohio, LLC, and the Fanello Development Co., LLC, that will help construction of new facilities and add new jobs […]
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Miss Ohio Week kicks off in Mansfield Sunday afternoon with annual parade
MANSFIELD — It’s officially Miss Ohio Week again in Mansfield. It all began Sunday afternoon with the annual Miss Ohio Parade, stepping off at the intersection of Marion Avenue and Park Avenue West. It continued to the Richland Carrousel Park where contestants participated in an autograph-signing event. There were more than 100 units in the […]
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Main Street businesses in Mansfield may see financial aid during corridor improvement project
MANSFIELD — Financial help may be on the way for Main Street businesses impacted by the ongoing corridor improvement project. The city’s Downtown Improvement Advisory Board on Thursday recommended a $50,000 grant program that will award $2,500 grants to 20 different businesses on Main Street. The businesses must demonstrate a negative financial impact since the […]
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Remember the main: Mansfield launches $3.6 million project to replace aging infrastructure
City to replace nearly three miles of century-old
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News Man Weekly: Clint Knight talks workforce, local music and revival of Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
MANSFIELD — From music to motorsports to workforce development, Clint Knight wears a lot of hats — and we talk about all of them in this week’s 51st episode of the News Man Weekly podcast. By day, Knight is the workforce development director for the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, working to build a […]
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City of Mansfield’s lawsuit trial over YMCA demolition delayed until 2026
MANSFIELD — A scheduled trial in the City of Mansfield lawsuit against the Lucas company that demolished the former YMCA has been delayed until March 2026. A jury trial in the city’s lawsuit against Page Excavating had been scheduled to begin July 14 before visiting Judge Christopher Collier in Richland County Common Pleas Court, according […]