MANSFIELD — The old News Man gets crankier than usual (if that’s possible) when people say there is nothing to do in Mansfield.
This past weekend full of events included a free country music concert at Richland Carrousel Park, a Juneteenth celebration, a community part at the former Westinghouse factory and the Miss Ohio Parade.
So host Carl Hunnell has something to say about the “nothing to do in this town” people.
Hunnell also shares his take on the History Channel’s Washington docudrama now on Netflix, plus the latest on Richland County tax relief, state funding for the new Mansfield Playhouse and vehicle upgrades for the Mansfield Police Department.
Later, Rusty Cates and hot air balloon pilot-in-training Luke Wash join the show to preview the upcoming Ashland BalloonFest and the history behind the “balloon town” tradition.
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Relevant links:
- Ashland BalloonFest Facebook page
- Ashland BalloonFest website
- Some photos from BalloonFest 2025.
- Rain holds off during annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Parade in Mansfield
- From brownfield to blank slate: WestingHOUSE Party brings community back to former industrial site
- Juneteenth festival a celebration of freedom and community pride