MANSFIELD — Voters across Richland County were in a giving mood on Tuesday, approving more than a dozen tax issues in various townships. Two of the biggest were additional tax […]
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?"
Theaker bests Bryant, earns third term as Mansfield mayor
MANSFIELD — Tim Theaker said voters in Mansfield recognized on Tuesday the city was already moving forward. The incumbent Republican was re-elected to a third and final term as mayor, […]
Republican Mears wins race for Mansfield council president, but Democrats bolster majority
MANSFIELD — Newly-elected Mansfield City Council President Cliff Mears, a Republican, said Tuesday night he can work with Democrats on council. That would be a good thing because he will […]
Mansfield City Council approves new contracts with police unions
MANSFIELD — Without public comment, Mansfield City Council unanimously Tuesday approved new three-year contracts with its two police unions. The separate agreements are with the “Gold” unit, representing police command […]
Abraham Lincoln got 1st presidential endorsement from Mansfield Republicans
MANSFIELD — Abraham Lincoln was first officially endorsed for president by Richland County Republicans, just three days after he lost the U.S. Senate race in Illinois to Stephen Douglas. “Mansfield […]
Mansfield mayoral election may be decided by about 25 percent of eligible voters
MANSFIELD — It’s likely just one in four registered voters in Mansfield will determine the city’s next mayor. Paulette Hankins, director of the Richland County Board of Elections, projects about […]
Mansfield City Council expected to vote on new contracts with police officers
MANSFIELD — Mansfield City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on new three-year contracts with its two police unions. The separate agreements are with the “Gold” unit, representing police command […]
Lexington keeps thrill ride going, advances to Division II Final Four
PORT CLINTON — Lexington drove past the Cedar Point amusement park on its way to True Lay Stadium on Saturday. But there was nothing at the self-proclaimed amazement park that […]

