LEXINGTON, Virginia – Lexington High School graduate Philip Crane isn’t exactly marching to the beat of his own drum – he’s leading an entire band. Crane, who graduated from Lexington in 2012, has risen through the ranks of Virginia Military Institute, landing him an opportunity to be the drum major of the school’s regimental band. […]
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Inmate called Youngstown news station during hostage situation
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The inmate who allegedly took a corrections officer hostage Sunday reportedly made a phone call during the incident. According to a report from WMFJ Channel 21 in Youngstown, Jermaine McKinney called the TV station’s newsroom around 3:30 p.m. Sunday to seek answers about his case while holding a female corrections officer hostage in the […]
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Wrestling events come to area this weekend
GALION, Ohio – Wrestlers from Galion and the surrounding area will have two opportunities this weekend to gear up for the coming season with the Northmor Fall Wrestling Camp and Galion Fall Kickoff Open Tournament. The events fall back to back Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Instruction at the Northmor camp, which is open to all […]
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Bomb-related threats continue
BELLVILLE, Ohio – A string of bomb-related threats to Richland County schools continued Thursday as two institutions reported new incidents. Richland County Sheriff Maj. Joe Masi confirmed arrests relating to the Thursday morning situations were made at both Clear Fork and Madison high schools. Clear Fork Valley Local Schools Superintendent Janice Wyckoff said a Clear […]
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Recent threats dominate Mansfield board meeting
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Three people voiced their concerns and questions regarding the rash of school threats Wednesday evening during Mansfield City Schools Board of Education meeting at the Raemelton Administration Office Building. While the board passed a handful of resolutions and approved other items, the meeting was dominated with discussion about the recent incidents. All […]
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MPD swears in new officer
MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Mansfield Police Department grew to 82 officers after the addition of Jesse Kilgore on Monday morning in the Hutchison Classroom at the Mansfield Municipal Building. Kilgore, 38, was sworn in at 11 a.m. and was assigned to the Special Operation Bureau Professional Standards Section, serving as a probationary police officer for […]
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Four seek election in Crestline mayoral race
CRESTLINE, Ohio – Four candidates are vying for the mayoral seat in Crestline in next month’s election. On the ticket are Gloria McDonald, Eugene (Gene) Toy, Gerald (Joe) Dowell, and John Mills. All of the candidates, save for one, are running as independents and will appear on the ballot, according to the Crawford County Board […]
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ManCI hostage situation resolved, remains under investigation
MANSFIELD, Ohio – UPDATED 9:58 p.m.– An incident involving a hostage was reported before noon Sunday at Mansfield Correctional Institution. That incident has been resolved but remains under investigation. “The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) confirmed today a hostage situation at the Mansfield Correctional Institution has come to a peaceful conclusion and the […]
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RiCI adds netting to enhance security
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Richland Correctional Institution recently took steps to make its grounds more secure. A black netting was installed above the outside fence of the correctional facility, attached to poles that extend well above the security fence. Representatives from RiCI could not be reached for comment on the addition. JoEllen Smith, spokeswoman for the […]
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Ajian goes off as Madison stymies Orrville
MANSFIELD, Ohio – Madison’s Tyrell Ajian continued to show why he is perhaps the most highly-touted college football recruit in the area Friday night at Ram Field at STARTEK Stadium. In one half, Ajian made the most of five catches, racking up 162 yards and four scores for the Rams, who hammered Orrville 49-14 in […]