MANSFIELD — The Ohio Bird Sanctuary released a male bald eagle back into the wild Monday. Before taking flight, OBS Executive Director Gaul Laux and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center worked to get the bird banded so they could track the bird’s progress in the wild. “By having him banded, we’ll be able to […]
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Galion supertintendent says no “Fight Club” to his knowledge
GALION — (UPDATED 4:45 p.m.) Galion Schools superintendent James Grubbs said he has never heard of a Galion school “Fight Club” and called last week’s incident that led to the hospitalization of a student a sad reality. “This is just an example of young people that don’t use resources to solve their issues. We encourage […]
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Cicadas are coming to town
MANSFIELD — Richland County residents can count on seeing periodical cicadas emerge from the ground starting in spring, according to the OSU entomology extension. Richland County is part of “Brood V,” one of the four periodical cicada brood zones in Ohio. The infestation should only last a few months — only to reappear in another […]
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Galion teen faces felony for “terrorist threats”
BUCYRUS — Dennis Heefner, 18, faces fifth-degree felony charges after making “terroristic threats” to Galion Schools on Thursday, authorities said. The Galion Police Department transported Heefner from Loveland, a Cincinnati suburb, to the Crawford County Jail Thursday, where he remains. After his arraignment Friday, the municipal court set a preliminary hearing for Friday, March 11, Crawford […]
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Fireworks part of GOP sheriff’s debate
MANSFIELD — Richland County Sheriff challenger Jerry Botdorf sparred with incumbent Steve Sheldon at a GOP primary debate Thursday in Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. News Journal Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event, which lasted about 30 minutes. The first question, similar to the commissioners’ debate, asked the candidates to describe their qualifications for the […]
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Richland Co. commissioner candidates face off in debate
MANSFIELD — Three commissioner candidates, including incumbent Tim Wert took the stage Thursday night for their chance to debate on local issues at Mansfield Senior High School’s auditorium. The challengers and Wert had 45 minutes to answer questions collated by News Journal. Editor Ted Daniels moderated the event. After candidates had their opportunities to introduce […]
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Galion Schools threat leads to teen’s arrest
GALION — A Crestline 18-year-old was arrested Thursday after Galion Police say the student made threats on social media that he was “’bout to shoot up Galion Schools.” The student was not in the immediate area, therefore Galion City Schools did not go into lockdown, according to a press release issued by the Galion Police […]
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Mansfield’s asst. police chief bound for FBI National Academy
MANSFIELD — An 18-year-old Keith Porch timidly entered Sheriff James Stierhoff’s office for an interview in October 1994. He didn’t like his chances of becoming the sheriff’s next hire for deputy. “There were like 10 other guys there that day,” Porch said with distant eyes and a faint smile. “I didn’t have a chance in […]
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Crawford Co. releases February indictments
BUCYRUS — Fifteen individuals were indicted in February by the Crawford County Grand Jury, according to prosecutor Matt Crall. The indictments were released on Monday. According to the list, Bucyrus resident Leslie Douglas, 49, was placed on a $500,000 bond for two third-degree drug trafficking felonies. Douglas is being defended by attorney Brian Gernert. Galion […]
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Richland Co. boasts 99% sex offender compliance rate
MASNFIELD — A joint, two-day operation shows a 99 percent compliance rate for registered sex offenders in Richland County, according to sheriff Steve Sheldon. The state’s average sex offender compliance rate is 90 percent, Sheldon noted in a press release. “That’s a very good number,” said Maj. Joe Masi, of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. […]