MANSFIELD — Camp Mowana will be preserved in perpetuity for conservation, recreation and public enjoyment through cooperative efforts of the Trust for Public Land, the Richland County Park District and […]
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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Mansfield Senior, Lucas communities joining together to send football teams to state semifinals
Two football-loving communities — Mansfield and Lucas — are planning to share the love on Friday and Saturday. Both communities — including players, coaches and fans — are expected to […]
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Mansfield must spend $559,216 in federal funds by May 2 — or lose it
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield could lose up to $559,216 in federal Housing & Urban Development funds if the money is not spent by May 2. That was the […]
Posted inWeather
Better bring that stuff inside or tie it down — big wind coming Wednesday
Be thankful the Thanksgiving Eve winds that will roar through north central on Wednesday are not also blowing snow. However, if you are planning to travel this holiday week, be […]
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Budget templates helping streamline Richland County budget process
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners are still about a month away from finalizing the 2020 budget. But Commissioner Tony Vero said Monday the three-member board is pleased with the process, […]
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Richland County bond rating improves, expected to save taxpayers $500K
MANSFIELD — Richland County on Wednesday received the best bond rating in its history, a decision by S&P Global Ratings that could save local taxpayers about $500,000 in interest payments. […]
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Mansfield City Council is told raising pay for elected officials will lead to better candidates
MANSFIELD — Raising the pay of the city’s elected officials will improve the quality of candidates seeking office, according to Mansfield Human Resources Director Ken Coontz. City Council took the […]
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Richland County Prosecutor’s Office asks for $2 million budget in 2020
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday made a $2 million budget request for 2020 during a hearing with county commissioners. The biggest portion of the request, about […]