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 […]
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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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 […]
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From blueberry to Ariel: Lucas High School student leads ‘Little Mermaid’ cast at Mansfield Playhouse
MANSFIELD — Ella Aquino doesn’t have to blow up like a giant blueberry this time at the Mansfield Playhouse. Instead, the 14-year-old Lucas High School incoming freshman has the musical challenge of bringing the beloved role of Ariel to life in “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.” at the Mansfield Playhouse. The show opens Friday at […]
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News Man Weekly: Suicide analysis, the Witchey trial and farewell to Mariah Thomas
MANSFIELD — We made it to 50! In this milestone episode, Richland Source Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell and the team briefly reflect on nearly a year of the News Man Weekly podcast. This episode is a double feature: First, we bid a bittersweet farewell to Ashland Source reporter Mariah Thomas, who’s heading back home after […]
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Opening development door? Mansfield lawmakers to vote on 321-acre rezone
MANSFIELD — The future — and type — of economic development around Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is on the agenda for Mansfield City Council on Tuesday evening. Local lawmakers are expected to vote on a request to rezone 321 acres in a move officials have said will help open doors to future high-quality, heavy manufacturing […]
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Lexington softball team faces 30-0 opponent in D-IV state semifinal
LEXINGTON — It took the Lexington girls’ softball team more than two decades to return to the state’s Final Four. It will take knocking off an undefeated opponent for Lady Lex to make it another step. Lexington (24-3) will take on perennial power Springfield Kenton Ridge (30-0) in a Division IV state semifinal game Wednesday […]
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Madison Comprehensive High School celebrates Class of 2025 commencement
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The Madison Comprehensive High School Class of 2025 — 209 members strong — became the 100th graduating class in school history on Sunday afternoon during commencement exercises inside a packed junior high school gymnasium. Opening remarks were offered by Sydney Phillips, one of the class valedictorians. Graduate addresses came from Dryden Durbridge, […]