MANSFIELD — The Mansfield Police Department has parted ways with patrolman Freeman Nixon after a months-long investigation into his violations of departmental regulations, public policies of the city and the police department’s code of ethics, according to law director Jon Spon. “This matter does not involve any issues pertaining to the matter in which (Lt.) […]
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UPDATED: Shooting near Park Avenue West forces lockdown of polling place
MANSFIELD – A man was transported to the a local hospital after being shot in the area of 92 West second Street, Tuesday morning, according to Mansfield Police Capt. Shari Robertson. “Officers responded and located a 41-year-old man who appeared to have suffered from at least one gun shot wound (to the buttocks),” she said. […]
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Mansfield movie ‘Chaser’ releases trailer
MANSFIELD — Chaser, a full-length, independent movie filmed in Mansfield has released its trailer. The film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Daniel Roemer, features local talent alongside cast and crew from Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago. Post-production Producers, Suzanna Hammond and Andrea Wittmer are both Mansfield natives. Chaser is currently in post-production and is expected […]
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Lexington Elementary students hear from Ohio astronaut
LEXINGTON — Students at the Lexington Elementary schools received an out-of-this-world lesson Monday. Don Thomas, 64, of Cleveland, and a former missions specialist with NASA, spoke at the three elementary schools about his three missions to space on the Columbia space shuttle and one mission with the space shuttle Discovery. His first Columbia flight was […]
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Podcast hopes to break racial stigmas with open conversation
MANSFIELD — Mansfield’s Shannica Black believes there are conversations to be had about issues in the black community that are not receiving appropriate attention. She found that to be particularly true after a Clear Fork student posted a racist message on social media as part of a prom invitation last week. The student was barred […]
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Harmony House helps neglected young man to lead successful life
MANSFIELD — Not everyone is born with love and support. Some carry a history of pain and misunderstanding. Often times they surrender. But not Sisqo Christopher Miller — he’s a fighter. “Christopher is a special case for us, but he’s not so special in that that story doesn’t happen to other people, to everyone,” said […]
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Rape, intimidation top April’s Crawford County indictments
BUCYRUS — The Crawford County Prosecutor’s Office released the names of 30 invidious who were indicted by an April Grand Jury. William W. Butler has been indicted on two rape charges, both first-degree felonies. His bail is set at $1 million. Jose M. Cardona was inducted with a third-degree felony, tampering with evidence. His bail […]
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Mansfield City School board seeks public input in superintendent search
MANSFIELD — The Mansfield City School Board seeks community input in its search for the district’s next superintendent. On May 14, the board will host a public forum in the Pete Henry Gym at Mansfield Senior High School, starting at 5:30 p.m. The board is using Mid-Ohio Educational Services Center as it searches for candidates. […]
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Petrycki chosen to be new Mansfield Police Department assistant chief
MANSFIELD — Lt. Joseph D. Petrycki will be sworn in Tuesday as the new Mansfield Police Department assistant chief. “He’s excelled in many ways,” Mayor Tim Theaker said. “I think he’s a perfect match. He’ll be a great addition to the (command staff).” Theaker and Chief Keith Porch annouced the promotion Friday afternoon. “Throughout his 23-year […]