No Ohio winter would be complete without a little icy driving. So here comes Mother Nature, right on cue. The National Weather Service office in Cleveland has issued a winter […]
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 Sheriff’s Office plans $283K body-worn camera upgrade
MANSFIELD — Capt. Jim Sweat said a $283,366 upgrade to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office body-worn camera program is the latest example of the department embracing new technology. The effort, […]
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GOP challenger withdraws from Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — Mansfield attorney Jodie Dees on Thursday withdrew her candidacy in the Republican Party primary for Richland County commissioner. Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld said Dees […]
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Snow, cold … and then warmer and rain
The snow showed up a bit later than expected, but like a late-arriving guest at your house during the holiday season, it’s going to stick around today a bit longer […]
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Practice makes perfect: Clear Fork coach lets players make game-time decisions
BELLVILLE — Clear Fork coach Tim Brafford doesn’t shout out plays to his team during a game. In fact, he doesn’t shout much at all. That’s because the veteran coach, […]
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GALLERY: Clear Fork tops Galion, 62-53
Images from Clear Fork’s 62-53 win at home Thursday night against Galion in a Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference game. The win was the Colts’ fifth in their last six games and […]
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New Richland County Jail service agreement will allow online video visitation
MANSFIELD — A new inmate telephone service agreement at the Richland County Jail will provide enhanced services and also additional revenue, according to sheriff’s office Capt. Chris Blunk, the jail […]
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Snow coming: NWS predicts next chapter of Ohio winter about to be written
“I can taste the tin of the sky — the real tin thing. Winter drawn is the color of metal, The trees stiffen into place like burnt nerves.” — Walking […]
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Mansfield lawmaker recovering from ice skating head injuries
MANSFIELD — Laura Burns will likely never put on ice skates again. A horrible fall while skating on the famous rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Dec. […]
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Many roles, one job: Remy said his task was to ‘keep city inside the guardrails’
MANSFIELD — David Remy had many different roles during his 31 years of work with the City of Mansfield. Law Director. Public Works Director. Human Resources Director. Safety Service Director. […]